Project Associate / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Mandi – DRDO Sponsored Speech & Language Identification Research Project

Project Associate / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Mandi – DRDO Sponsored Speech & Language Identification Research Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) invites applications from Indian nationals for a temporary Project Associate / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or equivalent position under a DRDO-funded research project.

The selected candidate will work in the School of Computing and Electrical Engineering under the supervision of Padmanabhan Rajan.

Project Title

“Score Normalization Algorithms towards Robust Verification for ECAPA Based Speaker and Language Identification Models”

The project focuses on advanced machine learning and deep learning approaches for speaker recognition, language identification, speech processing, and robust verification systems.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess a relevant academic qualification in areas such as:

• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Electrical Engineering (EE)

• MCA / related computing discipline

A valid GATE score or similar national-level test qualification is preferred, as specified in the advertisement.

Desirable Qualification

Candidates should preferably have:

• Strong foundation in Deep Learning algorithms and architectures

• Programming proficiency in:

  • Python

  • MATLAB

  • C / C++

• Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques for speech data

• Knowledge of speaker recognition

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research and development environment

Experience Required

No specific minimum professional experience is clearly stated in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates with relevant research or project experience in speech processing, machine learning, deep learning, speaker verification, or language identification will be well aligned with the position.

Project Area

The project broadly focuses on:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Deep Learning

• Speech Processing

• Speaker Recognition

• Language Identification

• Speaker Verification

• Signal Processing

• ECAPA-Based Models

• Score Normalization Algorithms

Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive:

INR 37,000 per month + HRA, as applicable.

Appointment Duration

The overall project duration is:

21 Months

The project is scheduled to conclude on:

March 4, 2028

The initial appointment will be for 1 year or until the end of the project, whichever is earlier.

Renewal may be considered for a few months or up to one year at a time, subject to:

• Satisfactory performance

• Project requirements

• Remaining project duration

Age Limit

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

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIT Mandi recruitment notification for applicable age criteria and relaxation provisions.

Nature of Appointment

• Temporary research position

• DRDO-sponsored project

• Project Associate / JRF or equivalent

• Research-oriented appointment

• Renewal subject to satisfactory performance

• Co-terminus with the sponsored project

How to Apply

The detailed application procedure, required documents, application link/email, selection process, and application deadline are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIT Mandi project recruitment notification before applying.

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Speech Processing / Signal Processing / Electronics & Communication Engineering

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