Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier technical institute in Chennai, has announced recruitment for the post of Research Associate - III under the Department of Electrical Engineering, with one vacancy on offer. The role, coordinated by Prof. Deepa Venkitesh, involves design, development and experimental characterization of high-speed analog optical links and microwave photonic systems, and is offered on a contractual basis initially for one year.
IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate III Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026ICSR/PR/Advt.191/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
27 Sept
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 27 Sept 2026
- Notification18 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed27 Sept
About IIT Madras Research Associate - III Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Advertisement No.
- ICSR/PR/Advt.191/2026
- Post Name
- Research Associate - III
- Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates must be citizens of India; persons who migrated from Pakistan intending to settle in India or subjects of Nepal are also eligible with a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 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 (alternative to the Ph.D./MS route). Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be considered.
- Pay Scale
- Rs 67,000/- + 30% HRA per month
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, later extendable based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate - III
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate - III | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate - III - 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 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 - III - 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 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). |
Application Fee
General / OBC
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Online Application
Applications are submitted online through the IC&SR careers portal.
- 2Shortlisting
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.
- 3Test/Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview; the Institute decides the mode of screening and testing.
- 4Document Verification
Original documents and the printed application form are verified; candidates without a No-Objection Certificate, where required, will not be permitted to appear.
Salary Structure
Rs 67,000/- + 30% HRA per month
How to Apply
- 1Register and apply online through the IC&SR careers portal at the official website, checking that advertisement number Advt.191/2026 is displayed
- 2Fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details and a valid active email address
- 3Upload the required documents such as photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Select all the positions you wish to apply for before submitting, since only one application is accepted per registered login ID
- 5Submit the application online on or before 27.09.2026; the application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted
- 6Take a printout of the submitted application form and produce it when called for the test, interview or document verification; do not send a hard copy to the Institute
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Printout of the submitted online application form
•Photograph
•Signature
•Certificates
•No-Objection Certificate (for applicants working in a project at IIT Madras)
Important Details
- The post is purely on a contract basis and completion of the contract period confers no right to further extension, regularization or permanency at the Institute.
- Applicants already working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate at the time of document verification, test or interview; candidates without an NOC will not be permitted to appear.
- The printed application form must be produced when called for the test and is not to be sent to the Institute by post.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for submission of the online application, 27.09.2026.
- The minimum experience requirement is relaxable at the discretion of the Institute for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates if sufficient candidates with the requisite experience are not likely to be available.
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Key Application 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 (email) for an advertisement, so select multiple positions before submitting.
- The application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted.
- Applying twice for the same post will make the candidature liable to be rejected.
- All correspondence will be made by the Institute through email only.
- 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.
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.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 044-2257 8843
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Research Associate - III post at IIT Madras permanent?
No. The post is purely on a contract basis, initially for one year and extendable later based on performance. Completing the contract does not give any right to extension, regularization or permanency at the Institute.
Do I have to send a hard copy of the application to IIT Madras?
No. The application is submitted online only. A printout of the submitted form must be produced when called for the test, interview or document verification, but it is not to be sent to the Institute.
Is a No-Objection Certificate required to appear for the test or interview?
Candidates already working in a 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 an NOC will not be permitted to appear.
Can I apply for more than one post with the same login ID?
Yes, but the system accepts only a single application per registered login ID for an advertisement, so you must select all the positions you wish to apply for before submitting. Applying twice for the same post makes the candidature liable to be rejected.
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