Project Associate-I & Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 at IISER Bhopal – UAV, Edge AI & Robotics Research Project

Project Associate-I & Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 at IISER Bhopal – UAV, Edge AI & Robotics Research Project

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) invites applications from motivated candidates for 04 project staff positions in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). The opportunities are part of UAV-related research covering aerodynamics, control, perception, planning, Edge AI, robotics, and autonomous systems.

Position Overview

Project Title

“UAV – Aerodynamics, Control, Perception and Planning Related Research”

The project focuses on advanced research and development in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), including hardware development, flight operations, autonomous control, Edge AI, computer vision, robotics, and system integration.

1. Project Associate-I – UAV Hardware & Flight Operations

Position Details

• Number of Posts: 02

• Fellowship: As per ANRF Monthly Emoluments Rules specified in ANRF/OM/N-01/2024

• Eligibility: As prescribed under ANRF/OM/N-01/2024

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Hands-on experience in UAV hardware development

• UAV assembly and maintenance experience

• Flight testing and operational handling

• Experience with flight controllers such as:

  • PX4

  • ArduPilot

  • Similar platforms

• Knowledge of sensor payloads

• Hardware-software integration experience

2. Project Associate-I – Edge AI & Systems Engineer

Position Details

• Number of Posts: 01

• Fellowship: As per ANRF Monthly Emoluments Rules specified in ANRF/OM/N-01/2024

• Eligibility: As prescribed under ANRF/OM/N-01/2024

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

Candidates with the following expertise will be preferred:

• Strong programming skills in:

  • C / C++

  • Python

• Expertise in:

  • GPU acceleration

  • Model optimization

  • Quantization methods

  • Real-time inference for Edge AI deployment

• System-level design and implementation

• Hardware-software integration

• Machine Learning

• Deep Learning

• Computer Vision

3. Project Scientist-I – Robotics & Control

Position Details

• Number of Posts: 01

• Fellowship: As per ANRF Monthly Emoluments Rules specified in ANRF/OM/N-01/2024

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in:

• Electrical Engineering

• Computer Science

• Aerospace Engineering

• Robotics

• Or an equivalent/relevant discipline

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Strong academic and research background in:

  • Robotics

  • Control Systems

  • Autonomous Navigation

• Experience in control algorithm design, including:

  • Model Predictive Control (MPC)

  • Adaptive Control

  • Control Barrier Function-based controllers

• Experience in trajectory planning for aerial vehicles

• Proficiency in:

  • ROS / ROS2

  • Gazebo

  • AirSim

  • MATLAB

• Experience with simulation environments

• Proven publication record in:

  • High-impact robotics journals

  • Leading peer-reviewed conferences

Key Research Areas

The selected candidates may contribute to research involving:

• UAV design and development

• Autonomous aerial systems

• Flight testing and operations

• Embedded and Edge AI

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Deep Learning

• Computer Vision

• Robotics

• Autonomous navigation

• Control systems

• Sensor integration

• Real-time inference

• Hardware-software co-design

• UAV trajectory planning

Fellowship / Emoluments

Fellowships for all positions will be provided according to the applicable ANRF Monthly Emoluments Rules specified under ANRF/OM/N-01/2024.

Applicants should refer to the complete official recruitment notification for the applicable fellowship amount and other financial conditions for each position.

Application Requirements

Candidates should keep relevant supporting documents ready, including:

• Updated CV / Resume

• Educational qualification certificates

• Academic mark sheets

• Ph.D. certificate for Project Scientist-I applicants

• Experience certificates, where applicable

• Details of technical projects

• Research publications

• Programming / AI / robotics experience details

• Other supporting documents prescribed by IISER Bhopal

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply according to the procedure specified in the official IISER Bhopal project staff advertisement.

Applicants should clearly mention the position for which they are applying:

• Project Associate-I – UAV Hardware & Flight Operations

• Project Associate-I – Edge AI & Systems Engineer

• Project Scientist-I – Robotics & Control

Note: The application link, submission procedure, and closing date are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt. Candidates should refer to the complete official notification before applying.

Important Details

Official Notification & Apply Information

Candidates should visit the official IISER Bhopal recruitment / project vacancies section for:

• Complete advertisement

• Application link

• Application deadline

• Fellowship details

• Selection procedure

• Other terms and conditions

About IISER Bhopal

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) is an Institute of National Importance dedicated to advanced education and interdisciplinary research in science, engineering and emerging technologies. The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) conducts research across artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems, computer vision, embedded systems, control, communications and related areas.

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