Research Consultant Position at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India
About Position/Job
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur invites applications for the post of Research Consultant in the Department of Electrical Engineering. This position is part of an industry-sponsored project focusing on Generative Artificial Intelligence Models for Medical Imaging SaaS. The selected candidate will contribute to cutting-edge R&D in medical image analysis, deep learning, and AI deployment, working under the supervision of Prof. Debdoot Sheet. This opportunity offers a chance to work with both academia and industry and is ideal for researchers with a strong background in medical imaging and AI product development.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Research Consultant
- Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Department: Electrical Engineering
- Research field: Generative AI, Medical Imaging
- Location: Kharagpur, India
- Number of post: 01
- Job Type: Full-time, Contractual (Research-Based)
- Start Date (Anticipated): June 2025
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Approx.)
- Salary Range: ₹80,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month (based on qualifications)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Medical Image Analysis
- Deep Learning for Vision
- Generative Models
- Image/Signal Processing
- MLOps, DLOps, Model Deployment
- CUDA Programming and Optimization
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Science
- Thesis in Medical Image Analysis, Deep Learning, or Generative Models
- Publications in reputed journals like IEEE TMI, PAMI, TCI, etc. or conferences like MICCAI, CVPR, NeurIPS, etc.
- Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis may also apply
Preferred Qualifications:
- Product development experience (Patents, Copyrights, Software)
- Knowledge in MLOps, CUDA, and model deployment optimization
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize AI-based solutions for medical imaging
- Collaborate with sponsor (Rashmi Mind Technologies) and lab members
- Publish results in top-tier journals and conferences
- Ensure scalable deployment of models on GPU/CPU infrastructures
- Documentation, reporting, and algorithm benchmarking
Application Process
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the IIT Kharagpur recruitment portal and pay an application fee of ₹100 (except female candidates). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV with academic and professional history
- List of publications or portfolio (if any)
- Proof of PhD submission/award (if applicable)
- Identity proof and academic certificates
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 22 May 2025
- Deadline: 12 June 2025
- Interview Date: To be announced (after shortlisting)
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
- Job Posting: Recruitments IIT KGP
- Apply now: Recruitment(IIT-KGP)
