Project Research Scientist at IITB, India: Apply by 13 March 2025

March 3, 2025

Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist at IITB

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, invites applications for Project Research Scientist at IITB from eligible and interested candidates.

About- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a public technical and research university located in Powai in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. IIT Bombay was founded in 1958. In 1961, the Parliament decreed IITs as Institutes of National Importance. Project Research Scientist at IITB

Research/Job Area- Machine learning

Location- Mumbai

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Machine Learning Researcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning, a proven track record in academic publishing, and experience in cutting-edge technologies such as Image Processing and Vision-Language Models (VLMs).

Qualifications required:

PhD

MTech/ME/MDes or equivalent degree with minimum 4 years relevant experience

BTech/BE/MA/MSc/MCA/MBA or equivalent degree with 6 years relevant experience

Skills required:

Strong understanding of Machine Learning concepts, algorithms, and tools.
Proven experience in Image Processing, with a portfolio of relevant projects.
Authored at least two first-author papers in reputed journals or conferences.
Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) or Vision-Language Models (VLMs) is desirablebut not mandatory.

Preferred Skills:

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar.
Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a research-oriented environment.

Job Profile:

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct research and development in the field of machine learning with a focus on innovativeapplications.
Design and implement image processing algorithms for various projects.
Contribute to research publications and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Explore and experiment with advanced models, including Large Language Models (LLMs) andVision-Language Models (VLMs), to solve complex problems.

Job/Position Description-

Job Title: Project Research Scientist

Job Reference Number 50677104

Application End Date: 13.03.2025

Type of Employment: Proj. Staff Contract

No. of Position(s): 1

IITB Project Recruitment:

Project title: Developing an ML algorithm to identify precancerous lesions from oral mucosal images

About the project: Developing an ML algorithm to identify precancerous lesions from oral mucosal images

Pay Details:

Level PR-O2: Salary range from Rs.42000 to Rs 84000 + Rs.7500.00/- Out Of Campus Allowance (if applicable) p.m.

General information: The position is temporary for a period of 1 year and tenable only for the duration of the project. The appointment is for time bound project and the candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the project.