IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 1 Post-Doctoral Fellow for a research project in the Department of Electrical Engineering, working under Prof. Uttama Lahiri on a wearable rehabilitation device project. If you have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 25 August 2026. Salary is a consolidated Rs. 72,000 to Rs. 84,000 per month including HRA, for a 6-month position.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

IIT Gandhinagar's Research & Development Office has released Advertisement No. SPON/10381/Advt0299, dated 17 August 2026, for 1 Post-Doctoral Fellow position under Prof. Uttama Lahiri in the Department of Electrical Engineering. IIT Gandhinagar is known for interdisciplinary research spanning engineering, computer science, and health technology, and this position sits at that intersection. The role is attached to the sponsored project "SmartGait" — a wearable device that uses vibrotactile stimulation to study rehabilitation dosage through gait quantification and neuronal activity in dopaminergic circuits of individuals with Parkinson's disease. You 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, working toward efficient, robust, and deployable solutions for real-world healthcare and health-safety applications. This is a hands-on research role combining AI/ML, full-stack software development, and healthcare technology — ideal for candidates who want to work at the intersection of computer science and medical research.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Computer Science / Computer Science and Technology / Information Technology / Computational Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: You should have demonstrated research or development experience in full-stack software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent healthcare systems, cybersecurity, or related areas.
• Academic Record: Minimum 60% marks at the Bachelor's level, and minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class 10 and 12.
• Alternate Route: Scholars qualified through UGC/CSIR-NET, GATE, or equivalent national-level exams may also be considered.
• Desirable: Experience in healthcare technologies, health monitoring systems, cybersecurity for healthcare systems, hardware-software integration, embedded electronics, firmware, or resource-efficient AI/ML deployment. Formal training or hands-on experience in computational mathematics at the undergraduate or postgraduate level is a plus.
• Note: Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not by itself guarantee shortlisting for this position — a higher cutoff may be applied depending on the number and quality of applications received.

Age Limit

• You should be 35 years or below as on the last date of submitting your application (25 August 2026).

Salary

• You will get a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 72,000 to Rs. 84,000, which includes House Rent Allowance (HRA).
• The HRA component is Rs. 12,600 per month, if applicable.
• The position is for a duration of 6 months, tied to the funded research project.

Selection Process

IIT Gandhinagar will shortlist candidates based on qualification, research experience, and academic record. Meeting only the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting — a higher cutoff may be used given the competitive nature of postdoctoral positions at the Institute. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the next steps in the selection process. The Institute reserves the right to not call any applicant for a selection test or interview, and to not fill the position at all, without assigning any reason.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.
2. Select the Post-Doctoral Fellow position under Prof. Uttama Lahiri, Department of Electrical Engineering.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal, academic, and research details.
4. Upload your CV, educational certificates, and other supporting documents.
5. For queries about the position, you may contact Prof. Uttama Lahiri at uttamalahiri@iitgn.ac.in.
6. Submit your application online before 25 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 25 August 2026

• Lead research and full-stack software development for intelligent healthcare and sensing technologies
• Design and implement AI/ML algorithms for gait and rehabilitation data analysis
• Process real-time sensor data from wearable devices
• Integrate hardware and software components into end-to-end research systems
• Document research findings and contribute to project publications
• Collaborate with Prof. Uttama Lahiri and the project team on the SmartGait project
• Build robust, deployable healthcare technology solutions