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As a Project Scientist at Plaksha University, you would be responsible for driving IoT-based research and implementation, supervising junior researchers, producing academic outputs and proposals. The key responsibilities will include To lead the research and deployment of IoT applications to traffic and other areas. To write research publications and proposals. To manage the daily activities of the junior research staff and provide guidance. To provide outreach, training and teaching to the broader community. Education and Experience Ph.D. preferred in a relevant field with a focus on IoT, Cyber-Physical Systems, or Smart Technologies. Master’s degree (M.E./M. Tech) in Electronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, IoT, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines from a recognized institution. 2–5 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying IoT systems and applications. Proven experience in embedded systems programming, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, LoRa, Zigbee, BLE). Demonstrated ability to lead or significantly contribute to research projects, including writing research papers, technical reports, and funding proposals. Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure IoT), and data analytics tools. Familiarity with project management, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams is desirable. Prior involvement in academic or industry research labs or IoT deployments will be an added advantage. Location Mohali Skills Strong knowledge of embedded systems design and firmware development. Experience with sensor integration, actuators, and communication protocols (e.g., LoRa, Zigbee, MQTT, BLE, Wi-Fi). Proficiency in IoT hardware platforms (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32). Competency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and embedded C. Familiarity with cloud platforms for IoT (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT). Skills in data acquisition, edge computing, and real-time systems and understanding of networking, IoT security, and protocol stacks. . Write to us with a note on what makes you a good fit for this role. Do not forget to attach your CV and work samples! careers@plaksha.edu.in
