IIT Gandhinagar – Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment (SmartGait Project, 2026)
Organization
IIT Gandhinagar
Duration
6 months (temporary appointment)
Fellowship Amount
₹72,000 – ₹84,000 per month (consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on the last date of application (August 25, 2026)
Overview
About Organization
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a premier institution of national importance, recognized for cutting-edge research and innovation. The Research & Development Office is inviting applications for a temporary Post-Doctoral Fellow position under a sponsored project.
About Project
SmartGait: Wearable Device offering Vibrotactile Stimulation for Understanding Rehabilitation Dosage in terms of Gait Quantification and Neuronal Activity in Dopaminergic Circuits of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
This project aims to integrate AI/ML, full-stack software development, and intelligent healthcare systems to advance rehabilitation technologies.
Recruitment Overview Table
| Position | Department | PI | Salary | Duration | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellow | Electrical Engineering | Prof. Uttama Lahiri | ₹72,000–₹84,000 per month + ₹12,600 HRA | 6 months | August 25, 2026 |
• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Science, or closely related discipline • Demonstrated research/development experience in full-stack software development, AI/ML, intelligent healthcare systems, cybersecurity, or related areas • Minimum 60% marks at Bachelor’s level; minimum 55% marks in Class 10th and 12th • Scholars qualified through UGC/CSIR-NET, GATE, or equivalent national-level examinations may be considered • Desirable: Experience in healthcare technologies, embedded electronics, firmware, hardware-software integration, computational mathematics
Fellowship Details
Fellowship Amount: ₹72,000–₹84,000 per month (consolidated) + ₹12,600 HRA
Duration: 6 months (temporary appointment)
Age Limit: 35 years (as on last date of application)
Test Scores Accepted: UGC/CSIR-NET, GATE, or equivalent national-level examinations (as per norms)
Eligibility Criteria: Ph.D. in CS/IT/Computational Science or related discipline with strong research background in AI/ML, healthcare systems, cybersecurity, or software development
Important Dates: • Advertisement Date: August 17, 2026 • Application Deadline: August 25, 2026
Job Nature
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will lead research and full-stack software development for intelligent healthcare and sensing technologies, focusing on AI/ML algorithm design, real-time sensor-data processing, and end-to-end system integration.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via: http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/
Brochure URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gHPUajtmMe82GO1Syf_YmrJjpmwbL0NK/view
For queries: uttamalahiri@iitgn.ac.in
Who Can Apply
Researchers with doctoral qualifications in computer science, IT, computational science, or related fields, with strong expertise in AI/ML, healthcare technologies, and interdisciplinary system integration.
Why Apply
This fellowship offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge healthcare technology research, collaborate with leading faculty, and develop deployable solutions for Parkinson’s rehabilitation.
Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: ₹72,000 – ₹84,000 per month (consolidated)
Eligibility Criteria
Demonstrated research/development experience in full-stack software development, AI/ML, intelligent healthcare systems, cybersecurity, or related areas
Minimum 60% marks at Bachelor’s level; minimum 55% marks in Class 10th and 12th
Desirable: Experience in healthcare technologies, embedded electronics, firmware, hardware-software integration, computational mathematics
Test Scores Accepted
UGC/CSIR-NET, GATE, or equivalent national-level examinations may be considered as per norms
Important Dates
| 0 | Advertisement Date: August 17, 2026 |
| 1 | Application Deadline: August 25, 2026 |
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