IIT Madras Recruitment: Apply for SRF/JRF/Project Associate in Ocean Engineering

About Position/Job

The Department of Ocean Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) invites applications for SRF/JRF/Project Associate Position. This role focuses on embedded systems for underwater research, supporting innovative developments in autonomous systems and sensor integration. Aligned with the department’s mission to advance marine and oceanic technologies, the position offers a dynamic work environment under the supervision of Prof. Vijayakumar R.

Position/Job Details

Position: Senior Research Fellow / Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate
Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Department: Ocean Engineering
Research field: Embedded Systems, Ocean Engineering
Location: Chennai, India
Number of posts: 01
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (Initially 1 year, extendable based on performance)
Start Date (Anticipated): May 2025
Working Hours: As per institute norms
Salary Range: ₹25,000 – ₹42,000 per month + HRA

Research Area

Embedded Systems Design using NI CompactRIO (cRIO)
Underwater Sensor Integration
LabVIEW Real-Time and FPGA Development
Underwater Data Acquisition and Communication
Machine Learning in Sensor Data Analysis

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
Must have qualified GATE / CSIR-UGC NET / equivalent national-level exam, OR
Must have cleared a national-level selection process by organizations like DST, DBT, DRDO, ISRO, IITs, IISERs, etc.

Experience:

2–5 years of hands-on experience in:
- NI CompactRIO (cRIO)
- LabVIEW (including Real-Time and FPGA modules)
- NI DAQ systems
- Sensor integration (IMU, INS, DVL, Sonars, Hydrophones, Depth sensors, etc.)
- Communication protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP)
- Python and Machine Learning for sensor data analytics
- Underwater wireless communication systems (e.g., Acoustic Modems)

✅ Industry experience certificate is mandatory.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and deploy embedded systems using NI CompactRIO, LabVIEW, and FPGA/RT modules.
Integrate various underwater sensors.
Manage and configure NI DAQ modules and serial communications.
Analyze sensor data using Python and machine learning.
Test and troubleshoot embedded systems during field deployments.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and electrical teams.

Application Process

How to Apply:

Apply online via https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/recruitment/.
Select Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt. 68/2025 and fill out the relevant position form.
Multiple positions must be selected before submission; editing is not allowed post-submission.