Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at NIT Calicut – MeitY Sponsored VLSI Research Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at NIT Calicut – MeitY Sponsored VLSI Research Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) invites applications for Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I positions under a research project in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

The project is sponsored by MeitY and focuses on the development of high-precision electronic interfacing circuits for capacitive-based sensors.

Project Title

“High Precision Interfacing Circuit for Capacitive Based Sensors (HPICCS)”

The project involves advanced work in VLSI, ASIC design, circuit design, physical design, and sensor-interface electronics.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• First Class B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

or

• A closely allied discipline.

Desirable Qualification

Preference may be given to candidates having:

• M.Tech. in VLSI or a related area

• Knowledge or proficiency in schematic design

• Experience with layout design

• Familiarity with Cadence tools

Experience Required

No separate mandatory professional experience requirement is specified in the advertisement.

Candidates with relevant exposure to VLSI design, ASIC development, Cadence tools, circuit layout, and physical design will be well suited to the project.

Project Area

The project broadly focuses on:

• VLSI Design

• ASIC Design

• Sensor Interface Circuits

• Capacitive Sensors

• Integrated Circuit Design

• Physical Design

• Schematic and Layout Design

• Semiconductor Design

Area of Work

The selected candidates may contribute to:

• ASIC design

• Physical design

• Circuit schematic development

• Layout activities

• Technical documentation

• Tape-out related activities

Remuneration

Position 1: JRF / Project Associate-I

For GATE/NET qualified candidates:

• JRF: INR 37,000 per month + 18% HRA

For candidates not meeting the JRF qualification condition:

• Project Associate-I: INR 30,000 per month + 18% HRA

Position 2: Project Associate-I

• INR 30,000 per month + 18% HRA

Appointment Duration

The appointment will initially be for:

1 Year

It may be extended up to 2 years, depending on:

• Candidate performance

• Project requirements

The engagement is purely on a contract basis.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 35 years

Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India norms.

Nature of Appointment

• Contractual research position

• MeitY-sponsored project

• Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Initial tenure of 1 year

• Extendable based on performance

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their applications according to the procedure prescribed by the Office of Research and Consultancy, NIT Calicut.

The detailed application link / submission instructions are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Important Dates

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering / VLSI / ASIC Design / Semiconductor Technology

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