Research Associate at Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, India

Research Associate Position at Indian Institute of Technology in Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad, India

About Position/Job

The Department of Electronics Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad invites applications from highly motivated and research-driven individuals for a Research Associate (RA) position under a sponsored project by DoT TCOE India. This role focuses on cutting-edge research in quantum algorithm development for next-generation wireless communication systems. It aligns with the department’s mission to advance innovations in 6G/5G technologies and quantum computing, offering an excellent opportunity for interdisciplinary research in quantum communication, signal processing, and optimization.

Position/Job Details

Position: Research Associate (RA)
Institution:Indian School of Mines at IIT Dhanbad
Department: Electronics Engineering
Location: Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
Job Type: Full-time, Project-based (sponsored position)
Start Date (Anticipated): May 2025
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (as per institute norms)
Duration of Job: 3 years (Initial appointment for 1 year, extendable based on performance)
Salary Range: ₹58,000 – ₹67,000 per month (plus 16% HRA)

Discipline / Department

Quantum Communication
Signal Processing
Wireless Communications (5G/6G)
Machine Learning
Optimization Techniques

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD, OR
M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in ECE/CS/Physics/Mathematics with 3 years relevant research experience and at least 1 SCI journal publication.
Strong background in Communication Systems, Quantum Algorithms, Signal Processing, or Machine Learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in relevant discipline.
Research experience aligned with quantum algorithms/optimization/signal processing.
Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

Design quantum algorithms for solving classical optimization and signal processing problems in communication systems.
Focus on tasks like channel estimation, data detection in modern wireless systems (e.g., IRS, OTFS).
Contribute to achieving quantum advantages in communication complexity.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers and contribute to publications.