Post-doctoral Fellow position at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Designation/Position- Post-doctoral Fellow position in IIT
IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, invites applications for the Post-doctoral Fellow position in IIT from eligible and interested candidates
About-Â The successful candidates will have an opportunity to contribute to multiple exciting research projects in soft robotics and robot learning. These projects explore learning and control algorithms for soft robotic grippers and soft limbed robots to interact with its environment. These projects involve multidisciplinary skills including modelling, simulations, working with hardware prototypes, electronics, coding, and experimental testing.
Research/Job Area- Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or allied branches
Location- IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Eligibilty-Â
Broad Subject Area: Soft Robotics
Minimum Qualification: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or allied branches from a reputed institution. Should be proficient in theory, mathematics, and coding. Prior experience in robot dynamics, and control is essential. Solid publication record in the area of robotics or related areas.
The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualifications will be a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
Desired Background: Strong foundations in robotics and control systems is highly desired. Prior experience in one of soft robotics, learning algorithms for robots or robotic simulation software are preferred.Â
The candidates are expected to have strong interests and some prior foundation in robotics, and experience in one of the areas from soft robotics, learning algorithms for robots or robotic simulation software. They must have worked on research projects in the area of robotics evidenced through peer-reviewed publication in this area.
The successful candidate is also expected to bring a positive and enthusiastic attitude to the lab and work collaboratively with several other lab members on this project. An open-mindedness and a willingness to learn new hardware, software and theory skills as the project demands is a must, given the multidisciplinary nature of the projects. The successful candidates should be proficient in written and verbal communication.
Job/Position Description-
Salary: Monthly consolidated remuneration will be Rs 72,000 to Rs 80,000, based on candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Project: Development of Control and Learning Strategies for a Variable Stiffness Soft Robotic Gripper.
No. of posts: 1
Duration: 1 year
The candidate will work in the IITGN Robotics Lab (website, youtube channel) and will have plenty of opportunities to interact and collaborate with other labs in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. The lab has a vibrant environment and has a diverse and interdisciplinary set of individuals, and we work on a range of robotics and control systems projects ranging from fundamental theory and its hardware validation to robotic systems for specific applications (with human subject trials in some cases).
How to Apply-
Please submit the resume and a short statement of 250-300 words highlighting your career goals and your motivation to apply for this position (and specifically mention past experience working with soft robotics, learning algorithms for robots or robotic simulation software), and a list of referees (preferably three) using this form here latest by July 2, 2025. For any questions, you may write to Prof. Madhu Vadali at madhu.vadali@iitgn.ac.in
Last Date for Apply– 02 July 2025
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