Research Fellow

This role is ideal for highly motivated PhD aspirants with a strong academic background in Electronics, Communication, Instrumentation, Computer Science, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Candidates should have a keen interest in developing AI/ML algorithm IP cores in both hardware and software, possessing a strong foundation in digital design, hardware description languages, and ideally, knowledge of FPGA-based system design. Those seeking to contribute to cutting-edge research under DRDO funding and benefit from collaborations with overseas universities will find this position particularly rewarding.

Individuals not intending to pursue a PhD or those without the specified engineering/computer science degrees should not apply. The position is research-intensive, thus candidates seeking purely industrial roles or lacking a strong theoretical and practical background in AI/ML and hardware/software integration would not be suitable. This is a project-based contract role, so candidates looking for permanent government service may find it less appealing. Also, with only two vacancies, the competition will be high.

BITS Pilani is a highly reputed institution in India for engineering and research, offering significant academic prestige. Working on a DRDO-funded project adds a layer of national importance and exposure. This position offers ample opportunities for collaboration, research support, and access to state-of-the-art platforms, which can significantly enhance a candidate's research profile and future career prospects in academia or R&D, particularly within the AI/ML domain.