Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, a premier technical institute in Assam, has announced recruitment for the post of Research Associate, with one vacancy available. The position is project-based, under the project titled ML4EDA: Next Generation AI-Assisted Chip Design in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, offering a research role in AI-assisted chip design for a fixed duration.
IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 20262627R-0131-CSEN1188CHCK
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
13 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 13 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed13 Oct
About IIT Guwahati Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Advertisement No.
- 2627R-0131-CSEN1188CHCK
- Post Name
- Research Associate (1)
- Job Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 3 years of research experience for candidates applying on the basis of M.Tech./M.E.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 70,850 per month (total consolidated)
- Tenure
- 6 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate (1)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (1) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate
Ph.D. degree in a relevant area, or M.Tech./M.E. (or equivalent) with at least 3 years of research, in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or a related discipline.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | Ph.D. degree in a relevant area, or M.Tech./M.E. (or equivalent) with at least 3 years of research, in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or a related discipline. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on their application.
- 2Online Interview
Online interview on 15th October 2026 at 10:00 AM; selection is based on the candidate's performance in the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 70,850 per month (total consolidated)
Pay Recommended: Rs. 58,000 per month HRA: Rs. 11,600 per month Medical: Rs. 1,250 per month Total Amount: Rs. 70,850.00 per month
How to Apply
- 1Open the Recruitment Portal of the Research and Development Cell, IIT Guwahati.
- 2Search for the project title 'ML4EDA: Next Generation AI-Assisted Chip Design' to reach the Research Associate position.
- 3Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 4Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- 5Submit the application on or before the last date.
- 6Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature and certificates in the prescribed format
Important Details
- The post is for the project 'ML4EDA: Next Generation AI-Assisted Chip Design' in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati.
- Selection is based on interview performance and no separate call letters are sent; only shortlisted candidates receive the online meeting link from the Principal Investigator.
- The last date of application is 13th October at 5:00 PM.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and methodologies
- Familiarity with open-source EDA tools such as ABC, Yosys, OpenROAD, and related frameworks
- Knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) techniques and their application to EDA problems
- Strong programming and problem-solving skills
- Prior research or project experience in VLSI CAD, hardware design, formal verification, or ML for EDA
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 03612582375
Frequently Asked Questions
Will shortlisted candidates receive a call letter for the interview?
No. IIT Guwahati will not send separate call letters. Only shortlisted candidates will get the online meeting link from the Principal Investigator.
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