SRF – Design of Underwater Glider based on Hybrid Buoyancy Engine [Ref: 2627R-0141-MECH1315BINA]

Applications are invited for an Online interview for the following post(s) in the project entitled, "Design of Underwater Glider based on Hybrid Buoyancy Engine" at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility / Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: Post Graduate degree in below mentioned areas selected through National Eligibility Test - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
• M.Tech/M.E. in: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics & Automation, Electrical Engineering (Control & Automation specialization), or allied disciplines.
• AND Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in MATLAB/Simulink (candidates must be able to justify their experience through projects, publications, industrial work, or research contributions).
• OR Ph.D. (Thesis Submitted/Completed) in any of the above-mentioned disciplines with demonstrated experience in MATLAB/Simulink and control system modeling/simulation.
• Preferred Areas: MATLAB & Simulink Modeling, Control System Design and Analysis, Dynamic Modeling and Simulation, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Underwater Gliders, ROVs and Marine Robotics, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Embedded Systems and Real-Time Control, Robotics and Mechatronics, System Identification and Optimization, Ocean Engineering and Marine Systems, Digital Twin and Simulation-Based Design.
• Additional Preference: Candidates having prior experience in Underwater Vehicle Simulation, ROV/AUV/Glider Control Systems, Marine Robotics Research, MATLAB/Simulink-based Control System Development, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulation, Autonomous Navigation Systems will be given preference.

Interview Details

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online by visiting the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati. Applicants must carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal. The relevant position can be accessed by searching for the project title as mentioned in this advertisement. For any technical assistance related to the online application process, candidates may email to ernd@iitg.ac.in. Job Location: NIT Rourkela, Odisha, India. Field Testing: Selected candidate will occasionally visit IIT Guwahati for underwater glider testing and experimental trials. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via E-mail on 16th August 2026 (Sunday). No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the test and interview. For any clarification, contact: Biranchi Panda (Principal Investigator), Email: pandabiranchi@iitg.ac.in, Phone: 0361 2582684.

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