Project Positions under MeitY Funded 'Advanced Antenna Systems Research' Project

📋 Job Description

- Temporary project-based positions under MeitY-funded research initiative titled 'Advanced Antenna Systems Research (Intelligent Wireless-Actuated Beamforming Antenna Array System for Non-Terrestrial Networks)'.
- Positions include Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Associate-I, Postdoctoral Research Associate, and Project/Field Assistants.
- Roles involve antenna design, simulation, wireless communication, AI/ML integration, hardware development, and field data collection.
- Project duration: 3 years, ending with project closure.
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Ashwani Sharma, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, IIT Ropar.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- **JRF/Project Associate-I (5 posts)**: B.Tech/B.E./MSc or M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science or equivalent with 60% marks (or 6/10 grade points).
- Valid GATE score or equivalent national-level eligibility test required. Candidates without GATE may be considered with reduced emoluments as per institute rules.
- **Postdoctoral/Research Associate-III (2 posts)**: PhD/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent, or 3 years of research/teaching/design experience post ME/M.Tech with at least one SCI-indexed research paper. PhD thesis submittees may apply.
- **Project Assistant/Field Assistant/Field Worker (2 posts)**: Graduate degree in any discipline.
- Desirable skills include antenna design, HFSS/CST simulation, wireless communication, optimization, AI/ML, Python, MATLAB, hardware development, and field data collection.

🏆 Selection Process

- Applications will be screened based on qualifications and experience.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for interviews or written tests.
- Final selection based on merit, interview performance, and project requirements.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
Location / State	Punjab
Job Location	Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab, India
Category Eligibility	All
Experience Required	- Postdoctoral/Research Associate-III: Minimum 3 years of research/teaching/design experience post ME/M.Tech (or equivalent) required. - Experience in antenna/microwave engineering, wireless communications, or AI-ML is preferred.
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026

📊 IIT Ropar Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
JRF/Project Associate-I	5
Postdoctoral/Research Associate-III	2
Project Assistant/Field Assistant/Field Worker	2
Total	9

📁 Required Documents

- Updated CV/resume.
- Educational qualification certificates (degree/diploma mark sheets and certificates).
- GATE scorecard or equivalent national-level eligibility test certificate (if applicable).
- Experience certificates (for Postdoctoral/Research Associate-III positions).
- Research publications (for Postdoctoral/Research Associate-III positions).
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving License).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Any other documents as specified in the application form.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

**JRF/Project Associate-I**: 5 vacancies for candidates with B.Tech/B.E./MSc or M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in relevant fields.
**Postdoctoral/Research Associate-III**: 2 vacancies for PhD holders or candidates with 3+ years of research experience.
**Project Assistant/Field Assistant/Field Worker**: 2 vacancies for graduate candidates.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I position?

A. Candidates must have a B.Tech/B.E./MSc or M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field with at least 60% marks (or 6 grade points out of 10). A valid GATE score or passing other National Eligibility Tests is required. Applicants without GATE may be considered with lower emoluments as per Institute rules.

Q. What are the desirable skills for the PostDoc/Research Associate III position?

A. The position requires expertise in Antenna and Microwave Engineering, Wireless Communications, or AI-ML. Candidates should have a PhD/MD/MS/MDS or 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after ME/M.Tech, along with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Q. What is the duration of the project positions at IIT Ropar?

A. The project positions are temporary and will be available for a period of three years, ending with the closure of the project.

Q. How can I apply for these project positions?

A. Interested candidates must fill out the Google Form and upload their CV. The last date for submission is 31st July 2026.

Q. What are the responsibilities of a Project Assistant/Field Assistant/Field worker?

A. Responsibilities include field data collection, setting up experiments, handling equipment, reporting, computer work, and driving a vehicle with a valid license.