IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment for Project Associate – I in Electrical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is inviting applications for the position of Project Associate – I under a MEITY-sponsored project in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Qualified candidates with an engineering or technical background interested in VLSI design and AI accelerator chips are encouraged to apply.
Designation
Project Associate – I (1 Position)
Research Area
Secure and Energy efficient Mixed domain Compute in memory-based AI accelerator Chip for Edge applications (MEITY sponsored project in C2S)
Location
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Eligibility / Qualification
Essential Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in 10th and 12th standards.
Desirable Qualification:
- BTech / BE / MTech / ME degree in Electrical / Electronics / Electronics and Communications / Electronics and Instrumentation / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science or related disciplines with at least 60% or equivalent.
- Preference for candidates with experience using VLSI EDA tools and good programming skills (C / C++ / Python, Verilog / System Verilog, or equivalent).
- Interest in computer architecture and knowledge of system simulators.
- Exposure to Analog circuits, ADCs, DACs, and chip tape-out experience is preferable.
Job Description
The candidate is expected to have an excellent understanding of Digital & Analog Circuits, VLSI design, and exposure to relevant VLSI tools and techniques for the MEITY-sponsored C2S project under PI Prof. Joycee Mekie.
Remuneration & Duration:
- Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 25,000 OR Rs. 31,000 (if GATE qualified)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Rs. 6,000 OR Rs. 7,440 per month (if GATE qualified)
- Duration: 1 year
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official institute recruitment portal. For further inquiries, candidates may contact Prof. Joycee Mekie, Department of Electrical Engineering, via email at joycee@iitgn.ac.in.
Last Date for Apply
November 18, 2026