IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 1 Post-Doctoral Fellow on a temporary contract for a research project on Computer Vision and Graphics. If you have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence (or have submitted your Ph.D. thesis), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 20 May 2026. The salary is a consolidated Rs. 72,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month. The interview will be conducted in online mode.

IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released advertisement CON/13355/Advt0204 dated 12.05.2026 for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position under Prof. Shanmuganathan Raman in the departments of Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Science & Engineering (CSE). The project is titled "Research in Computer Vision and Graphics" and the position is temporary till 31 December 2026 from the date of joining. No written exam — selection is through online interview.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: Not Applicable (NA) — the post follows Institute norms.
• Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence or allied fields with relevant background.
• Thesis Submitted Candidates: Candidates who have submitted a Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply.
• Academic Percentage: Minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards. At least 55% or equivalent in classes 10th and 12th.
• Research Background: Experience or interest in Computer Vision, Graphics Algorithms, 3D and Motion applications, and Deep Learning techniques is essential for the role.

Salary

• Consolidated monthly remuneration: Rs. 72,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month.
• The exact figure depends on your qualification and experience as per IIT Gandhinagar norms.
• Note: This is a consolidated pay — no separate HRA, DA, or other allowances are mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection is based on:

1. Application Screening: Your CV, educational percentages, and research background will be reviewed first.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will get an email about the interview date and time.
3. Online Interview: The interview will be conducted in online mode (likely Zoom/Google Meet).

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload your CV with all educational percentage/grade details, email, and contact number.
4. Also send your CV by email to shanmuga@iitgn.ac.in for direct consideration by the PI.
5. Submit your application on or before 20 May 2026.
6. Wait for an email about the online interview schedule.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 12 May 2026
• Application Start: 12 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (via email)
• Project End Date: 31 December 2026

• Conduct research on computer vision and graphics algorithms for 3D and motion applications
• Develop deep learning models for vision and graphics-based problem-solving
• Design, implement, and benchmark new algorithms against state-of-the-art baselines
• Write research papers and submit to top-tier conferences and journals
• Collaborate with Prof. Shanmuganathan Raman and the broader research team
• Guide and mentor junior students, M.Tech/Ph.D. scholars working on the project
• Maintain proper records of experiments, code, and research findings
• Present project progress in regular lab meetings and review sessions