Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

IIT Guwahati Research Associate Recruitment 2026 for ML4EDA

  • IIT Guwahati
  • Project Based
  • Guwahati, Assam
  • Online application
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Application deadline

13 October 2026

1 day left

Online application deadline

Posted 9 October 2026

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Quick facts

Vacancies
1
Qualification
Ph.D. degree in a relevant area.
Pay
₹58,000
Location
Guwahati, Assam
Employment
Project Based
Apply mode
Online application
Reference
2627R-0131-CSEN1188CHCK

Overview

IIT Guwahati invites online applications for one Research Associate (1) position for the ML4EDA project, with a six-month appointment.

Positions & vacancies

1 vacancy across 1 post

Guwahati · Project Based

Experience
M.Tech./M.E. Or equivalent pathway requires at least three years of research in CSE, ECE or a related discipline. No numerical research-duration requirement is separately stated for the Ph.D. Pathway. EDA experience is listed, and prior relevant research or project experience is an added advantage.

Eligibility

Research Associate (1)4 disciplines

Ph.d. Pathway

Ph.D. degree in a relevant area.

M.tech./m.e. Pathway

Degree and research experience must both be satisfied for this pathway.

Education

M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related discipline. Must be combined with at least three years of relevant research.

Experience

At least three years of research in CSE, ECE or a related discipline.

Listed Technical Qualifications

EDA experience, open-source tool familiarity and ML knowledge are listed without a desirable qualifier.

Experience

Experience in Electronic Design Automation tools and methodologies. No minimum duration is specified.

Other

  • Familiarity with open-source EDA tools such as ABC, Yosys, OpenROAD and related frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Machine Learning techniques and their application to EDA problems.

Desirable Skills and Added Advantages

These are expressly desirable or an added advantage.

Experience

Prior research or project experience in VLSI CAD, hardware design, formal verification or ML for EDA. Stated as an added advantage.(Desirable)

Other

Strong programming and problem-solving skills.(Desirable)

Salary & benefits

₹58,000

Recommended pay is Rs. 58,000. Additional HRA is Rs. 11,600 and medical is Rs. 1,250. The stated total is Rs. 70,850.00.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Shortlisting

    Only shortlisted candidates receive the online meeting link from the Principal Investigator. No separate call letter is sent. Shortlisting criteria are not specified.

  2. 2

    Online interview

    Selection is based on interview performance. The online interview is on 15 October 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Important dates

Application deadline

13 Oct 2026

5:00 PM

Reporting schedule

THURSDAY, 15 OCTOBER

  • Online interview

    10:00 AM

    Online interview

Application fee

No application fee is specified in the advertisement.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Online application

    Apply through the Research & Development Cell recruitment portal by 13 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Follow the portal guidelines and find the position by searching for ML4EDA: Next Generation AI-Assisted Chip Design.

    URL: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/

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Additional information

Selection summary

Selection is based on interview performance. The online interview is on 15 October 2026 at 10:00 a.m. No separate call letter is sent. Only shortlisted candidates receive the meeting link from the Principal Investigator.

Eligibility notes

A Ph.D. in a relevant area, or M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent with at least three years of research in CSE, ECE or a related discipline, is required. The advertisement also lists EDA experience, familiarity with open-source EDA tools and knowledge of ML applications to EDA. Programming and problem-solving skills are desirable, and relevant prior research or project experience is an added advantage. No age limit or eligibility assessment date is specified.

Application instructions

Apply through the Research & Development Cell recruitment portal at https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/ by 13 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Follow the portal instructions and locate the position by searching for the project title ML4EDA: Next Generation AI-Assisted Chip Design. Technical assistance is available at ernd@iitg.ac.in.

Important notes

The appointment lasts six months. The table states recommended pay of Rs. 58,000, HRA of Rs. 11,600 and medical of Rs. 1,250, totaling Rs. 70,850. No extension provision is stated.

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