Research Associate I

This role is ideal for highly qualified researchers holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related fields, with a strong background and practical experience in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. Candidates should be adept at working with multilingual textual corpora, developing language-processing pipelines, and familiar with scholarly publishing data, metadata standards, and FAIR principles. A strong publication record and excellent communication skills are highly advantageous for this cutting-edge project.

Individuals without a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline or lacking substantial experience in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing should not apply. Those seeking permanent government positions may find the one-year contractual nature (extendable up to two years) unsuitable. Lack of proficiency in Python, NLP/ML frameworks, or familiarity with digital humanities concepts would be a significant drawback.

Working as a Research Associate-I at IIT Indore, a premier Indian Institute of Technology, offers significant academic prestige and exposure to a high-impact research environment. The 'LINKS' project focuses on building digital infrastructures for Indian languages, contributing to open access and bibliodiversity. While a contractual role, it provides valuable experience in advanced research and potential for future academic or industry roles in AI/NLP, making it a strong addition to a researcher's profile.