Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar – SAMARTH Semiconductor Manufacturing Research Project

Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar – SAMARTH Semiconductor Manufacturing Research Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) invites applications for one temporary Research Associate-I position in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

The selected candidate will work in Plasma Process Modeling under the Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH) project, supervised by Prof. Nihar Ranjan Mohapatra.

Essential Qualification

Detailed degree-specific educational qualifications and eligibility requirements are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIT Gandhinagar advertisement and Institute eligibility norms before applying.

Desirable Qualification

The advertisement asks applicants to clearly present relevant:

• Technical expertise

• Tool experience

• Academic and research projects

• Industry projects

• Professional experience

• Publications and technical reports

• Patents or open-source contributions

• Certifications and other relevant accomplishments

Experience aligned with plasma process modeling, semiconductor manufacturing, electrical engineering, or related semiconductor technologies would be relevant to the position.

Experience Required

No fixed minimum number of years of experience is visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Applicants should clearly describe relevant:

• Academic research experience

• Industry experience

• Technical projects

• Internships or full-time employment, where applicable

• Research and technical expertise relevant to the SAMARTH programme

Project Area

The position broadly relates to:

• Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Plasma Process Modeling

• Semiconductor Process Technology

• Silicon Technology

• Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Electrical Engineering

• Semiconductor Research and Workforce Development

Remuneration

The selected Research Associate-I will receive consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from:

INR 45,000 to INR 80,000 per month

The final remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for:

1 Year

The position may be extended based on satisfactory performance.

Age Limit

The age limit is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official notification for any applicable age requirements.

Nature of Appointment

• Temporary research position

• Research Associate-I

• Plasma Process Modeling role

• Department of Electrical Engineering

• Initial tenure of 1 year

• Extension subject to satisfactory performance

• Governed by IIT Gandhinagar Institute norms

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their application through the IIT Gandhinagar Project Staff Recruitment Portal:

Application Portal:
http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The CV should clearly include:

• Educational qualifications, institutions, graduation year, and CGPA/grades

• Relevant academic, research, and industry projects

• Technical expertise and tools

• Professional experience, including internships or full-time employment, if applicable

• Publications, patents, open-source contributions, technical reports, or other academic/professional achievements

• Awards, scholarships, certifications, and other relevant accomplishments

2. Statement of Purpose (SOP) – 1 to 2 Pages

The SOP should address:

• Motivation for applying

• Prior experience and expertise relevant to the position

• Alignment of technical skills, research experience, and career aspirations with the SAMARTH programme

• Expected contribution to research and workforce-development activities

• Long-term career goals and how the position will help achieve them

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology / Electrical Engineering / Semiconductor Technology / Semiconductor Manufacturing / Plasma Process Modeling

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