Researchers Position at IISc – Indian Institute of Science, India

May 16, 2023

Designation/Position- Researchers Position at IISc

Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India invites applications for Researchers Position at IISc from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Centre for infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore invites applications for researchers in the area of Agent-based Modeling and Simulation.

Research/Job Area- EE/ME/ECE/CSE/IT/CE

Location- Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Research Associate: Ph.D/M.Tech in EE/ME/ECE/CSE/IT/CE from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates may only apply if they have completed their master’s degree.
Project Associate – I & II: M.Tech/M.E./B.Tech/B.E. in EE/ME/ECE/CSE/IT/CE from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates may only apply if they have completed their bachelor’s degree.

Desirable Skills and Experience

General:

Strong motivation and skill to work on computational and experimental projects.
Demonstrated proficiency in Python is essential.
Demonstrated proficiency in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Processing, Data Science and Statistical Analysis is desirable.
Preferable if the candidate has verifiable experience in AI/ML.
Strong programming/debugging skills and understanding of mathematical modelling an advantage.
Willingness to learn new skills and software, work with the team, and contribute to various research topics/projects.

Project Specific:

Project titles are provided in the form.

For Project 1, experience developing lightweight deep-learning models for object detection is desirable.
For Project 2, experience in using traffic-simulation software (such as SUMO) is desirable and a vital advantage.
For Project 3, experience in working with satellite images or thermal infrared images is desirable.
For Project 4, experience working with driving simulators, designing simulator-based experiments, or driving simulator data analytics is a plus. The project will also involve carrying out experiments in the simulator and naturalistic settings.

Job/Position Description-

Multiple Project Staff Positions at ViSTA Lab, RBCCPS, IISc – Bangalore

The ViSTA Lab, led by Dr. Punit Rathore, Assistant Professor, RBCCPS & CiSTUP, IISc – Bangalore, invites applications for multiple Project Associates and Research Associates (Postdoc.) positions to work on various funded research projects involving machine learning, deep learning, data science, and optimization. The candidates will have the opportunity to work with industry partners on multiple smart-city and transportation-related research projects.

Project 1: Video Analytics on Drones (Edge) for Real-time Event Detection (1 PA position)
Project 2: Deep Learning based Traffic Signals Optimization (1 PA position)
Project 3: Automatic Detection of Adverse Effects in Earth observations using Deep Learning (1 PA position)
Project 4: Data-Driven Driving Behaviour Analysis in Indian Traffic Conditions using Driving Simulator (1 PA and 1 RA position)

Duration: The opening positions are initially for 1 year (i.e., 12 months) with a possibility of further extension based on performance.

Emolument: As per IISc norms

Research Associate: Rs. 41,000 – 47,000 (based on qualification and experience) + HRA (27%)
Project Associate – II: Rs. 35,000 + HRA (27%)
Project Associate – I: Rs. 31,000 + HRA (27%)

Selection Procedure

Candidates will be short-listed based on their eligibility criteria, academic record, and relevant experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated via e-mail for the online interview.
Please note that merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for the test/interview.
The positions will be left vacant and new advertisements with extended dates will be published until suitable candidates are found.

! IMPORTANT

All positions are in-person only.

How to Apply-

Please send the following in a single email to recruit.cistup@iisc.ac.in with ‘Agent-based systems Modeler’ in the subject line on or before 30^th April 2022:

Cover letter
A detailed CV, including education, relevant experience and projects (feel free to include links to project sites, reports, GitHub repositories, etc.), list of publications (separate lists for journals and conferences, and for published and submitted papers), and contact information
Names and contact information of three individuals who can provide reference letters
Copies of transcripts of graduate and undergraduate education
Note: The initial appointment will be for one year (with a probation period of 4 months), subsequently extendable based on performance and funding. For job opportunities at CiSTUP, please visit the website https://cistup.iisc.ac.in/CiSTUP_Website/pages/careers/open-positions.php