Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati - Project Associate-I Recruitment

Project Title: "Shrinking Data, Preserving Insights: Structure-Guided Kernelization for Feedback and Modification Problems in Graphs"

Department: Department of Mathematics, IIT Guwahati

Duration: 11 months

Vacancy Details:

Essential Qualification:

PhD in areas related to Theoretical Computer Science.

Desirable Qualifications:

Previous work in parameterized algorithms, approximation algorithms, and graph algorithms.

Mode of Selection:

Online interview via Google Meet. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via E-mail on 29th June, 2026 (Monday). Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interview.

Important Dates:

• Last Date of Application: 28th June 2026 (Sunday)
• Intimation to Shortlisted Candidates: 29th June 2026 (Monday)
• Date of Interview: 30th June 2026 (Tuesday) at 11:00 AM

How to Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online by visiting the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/

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.

General Conditions:

• Candidates employed under Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Private Organization must submit a No-objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned employer in advance or at the time of interview
• No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test and interview

Contact: Prof. Gautam Kumar Das (gkd@iitg.ac.in) or Dr. Sriram Bhyravarapu (sriramb@iitg.ac.in)

Technical Assistance: ernd@iitg.ac.in