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Efficient Verification of Reasoning Traces(EOR)

Advertisement: IIT/SRIC/R/EOR/2026/101 dated 05-08-2026

Sponsor: MICROSOFT RESEARCH LAB INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED(Ground and First, 9, Cosmo lavelle, Richmond road circle, Residency Road, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560025)

Position: Junior Research Fellow [JRF] - Research

No. of Posts: 1

Department: Computer Science and Engineering

Principal Investigator: Somak Aditya

Consolidated Compensation: Upto Rs.37000(depending upon qualification & experience)

Tenure: 48 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

Application Fee: NIL

Age Limit: 30 years (as on last date of advertisement)


Qualifications and Relevant Experience:

Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following: a. Scholars who are selected through NationalEligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE. b. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.


Desirable Criteria:

Coding in Python. Deploying Deep Learning models, finetuning, testing is a plus. Quick prototyping ability. Basics about Logic will be important. Should be highly collaborative, and be prepared for quick prototyping alongwith a passion about in-depth research. Prior experience in NLP, Deep Learning


Apply Online: https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/SRICStaffRecruitment/Login.jsp?ref_no=IIT/SRIC/R/EOR/2026/101


Note: Applications are invited on a purely time-bound project basis. No hard-copy of application to be submitted; short-listing based on information uploaded at the time of online application. Selected candidates shall be allowed to register for MS/PhD subject to fulfillment of IIT Kharagpur admission requirements.