Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier technical institute in Chennai, has announced recruitment for the post of Research Associate II under its Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research. There is a single vacancy for this contractual position, based in the Department of Electrical Engineering. The role involves research work on high-speed analog optical links and microwave photonic systems, offering a research-focused opportunity for candidates with a doctoral background in a relevant field.
IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate II Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026ICSR/PR/Advt.190/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
27 Sept
Closed
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Online
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 27 Sept 2026
- Notification18 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed27 Sept
About IIT Madras Research Associate II Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Advertisement No.
- ICSR/PR/Advt.190/2026
- Post Name
- Research Associate - II
- Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (No geographical restriction is stated in the notification)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- For candidates without Ph.D./MS: 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after ME/MTech. Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree alone is counted.
- Credentials Required
- At least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal
- Pay Scale
- Rs 61,000 + 30% HRA per month
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable later based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate - II
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate - II | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate - II - Qualification and Experience
The essential qualification is Ph.D./MS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching, and design and development experience after ME/MTech, with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics, Instrumentation Engineering, data sciences or a related field. Deep foundational knowledge in RF signal processing, electro-optics, and microwave photonics concepts. Extensive hands-on benchtop experience in designing, assembling, and testing high-speed analog optical links. Demonstrated proficiency in integrating and aligning discrete and integrated optoelectronic hardware, including narrow-linewidth lasers, electro-optic modulators, and high-power photodiodes. Proven ability to perform end-to-end optical and RF system characterization, including key metrics such as link gain, noise figure, spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), phase noise, and frequency response. Expert operator of high-frequency laboratory instrumentation, such as Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs), RF Spectrum Analyzers, and high-bandwidth oscilloscopes. Familiarity with automated test environments and instrumentation control (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, PyVISA).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate - II - Qualification and Experience | The essential qualification is Ph.D./MS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching, and design and development experience after ME/MTech, with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics, Instrumentation Engineering, data sciences or a related field. Deep foundational knowledge in RF signal processing, electro-optics, and microwave photonics concepts. Extensive hands-on benchtop experience in designing, assembling, and testing high-speed analog optical links. Demonstrated proficiency in integrating and aligning discrete and integrated optoelectronic hardware, including narrow-linewidth lasers, electro-optic modulators, and high-power photodiodes. Proven ability to perform end-to-end optical and RF system characterization, including key metrics such as link gain, noise figure, spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), phase noise, and frequency response. Expert operator of high-frequency laboratory instrumentation, such as Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs), RF Spectrum Analyzers, and high-bandwidth oscilloscopes. Familiarity with automated test environments and instrumentation control (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, PyVISA). |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the information given in the online application; the Institute may restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable limit.
- 2Test/Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview; the Institute decides the mode of screening and testing.
- 3Document Verification
Documents and antecedents are verified at the time of appointment or during the tenure.
Salary Structure
Rs 61,000 + 30% HRA per month
How to Apply
- 1Register and apply online through the IC&SR IIT Madras careers portal
- 2Check that advertisement number Advt.190/2026 is displayed and select the Research Associate - II position
- 3Fill the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 4Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 5Submit the application before the closing date; it cannot be edited or reverted once submitted
- 6Take a printout of the submitted application form to produce at the test or document verification
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Printout of the online application form
•Photograph
•Signature
•Certificates
•No Objection Certificate for candidates working in a project at IIT Madras
Important Details
- The post is purely on contract basis and completion of the contract period confers no right to further extension, regularization or permanency.
- Applicants already working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel, otherwise they have to produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification, test or interview; candidates without NOC will not be permitted to appear.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for online submission.
- A hard copy of the application is not to be sent to the Institute.
- Only one application is accepted per registered login ID for an advertisement, and applying twice for the same post makes the candidature liable to rejection.
Job Description
The Research Associate will be responsible for the design, development, and experimental characterization of high-speed analog optical links and microwave photonic systems. The role involves integration and alignment of optoelectronic components, optical and RF system characterization, and operation of high-frequency test and measurement instruments.
General Instructions
- All positions are on purely contract basis.
- Separate application has to be filled for each post.
- The system accepts a single application per registered login ID for an advertisement; select multiple positions before submission if applying for more than one.
- The application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted.
- Candidates must be citizens of India; persons who migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India or subjects of Nepal need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
- The prescribed qualifications are minimum and are required even if a higher qualification has been acquired.
- Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates.
- The experience requirement is relaxable at the discretion of the Institute for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates.
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 044-2257 8843
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Tamil Nadu apply for the Research Associate - II post?
Yes. The notification sets no geographical or domicile restriction, so candidates from any state may apply.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, but a separate application has to be filled for each post, and only one application is accepted per registered login ID for an advertisement.
Is the Research Associate - II post permanent?
No. The post is purely contractual, initially for one year and extendable based on performance, and it carries no right to regularization or permanency.
Do I need to send a hard copy of the application to IIT Madras?
No. The application is submitted online only and a hard copy is not to be sent; the printout is to be produced when called for the test or document verification.
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