Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Designation/Position- Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, invites applications for Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar from eligible and interested candidates
About- IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the banks of river Sabarmati. IITGN is rated India’s first 5-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for minimizing the negative impact on the environment. The campus has been declared India’s first 5-star for ensuring food safety and promoting healthy eating. Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar
Research/Job Area-Â Robotics, or allied fields
Location- IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
| Essential Qualification/Experience as per the norms1 | Ph.D. or equivalent in Robotics, or allied fields. Â 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. Â |
| Desirable Qualification/Experience | Strong foundations in robotics and control systems are highly desired. Prior experience in soft robotics is preferred. Research projects in the area of robotics evidenced through peerreviewed publication in this area. |
| Age Limit (If applicable) | _____N/A____years as on last date of submitting application |
Job/Position Description-
The successful candidates will have an opportunity to contribute to multiple exciting research projects in soft robotics. These projects involve multidisciplinary skills including modelling, simulations, working with hardware prototypes, electronics, coding, and experimental testing.
The successful candidates are also expected to bring a positive and enthusiastic attitude to the lab and work collaboratively with several other lab members on this project. The candidate will work in the IITGN Robotics Lab (website, youtube channel) and will have plenty of opportunities to interact and collaborate with others.
| Name of PI | Prof. Madhu Vadali | Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Project title | Sensor Enhanced Soft Continuum Endoscope | ||
| Designation | Project Scientist-I | ||
| Number of positions | 01 | ||
| Application Link | http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ | ||
| Last date of application submission | 22/06/2026 | ||
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration including HRA | ₹ 60,000 – ₹93,000 (Commensurate with post qualification experience) | ||
| House Rent Allowance per month (If applicable) | Not applicable | ||
| Duration of appointment | 12 months | ||
How to Apply-
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