Research Associate-I, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad

Department of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Kandi, Sangareddy – 502 285, Telangana, India Advertisement for the post of Research Associate I in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad 25 April 2025 Applications are invited from candidates with excellent academic background and excellent mathematical skills for the research project entitled, ‘ Innovative and cost-effective detection and removal of harmful heavy metal ions and micro plastics from water with novel sensing mechanisms, analog circuits and light-weight AI on the edge ’ in a purely time-bound manner undertaken in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad. This is a rolling advertisement with no last date for application. Applications will be invited till suitable candidate is found. Details are as follows: Name of the post Research Associate I Number of vacancies 1 Title of the research project Innovative and cost-effective detection and removal of harmful heavy metal ions and micro plastics from water with novel sensing mechanisms, analog circuits, and light-weight AI on the edge Description of the job Conducting electrochemical sensing experiments of heavy metal ions and microplastics in water, Developing smart sensing systems Sponsoring agency Department of Science and Technology Appointment period 3 months, extendable to 6 months (renewal will be done every three months subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding availability) Remuneration INR 58,000 per month (consolidated) Essential qualifications First-class Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/B.E.) in Water Resources /Chemical/Materials Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering allied areas from a recognized university AND First-class Master's degree (M.Tech/ M.E.) in Water Resources / Environmental/Chemical Engineering/Materials Engineering/allied areas from a recognized university AND Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Water resources/ allied areas from a recognized university (Thesis submitted can also apply) Prof Amit Acharyya Department of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Kandi, Sangareddy – 502 285, Telangana, India Desirable qualifications ➢ Strong mathematical and analytical skills ➢ Previous experience in electrochemical sensing, programming, embedded systems, IoT, AI is desirable ➢ At least one publication in peer reviewed journal related to sensors is highly desirable Age limit 32 years Eligible applicants should send the following documents via email to amit_acharyya@ee.iith.ac.in with the subject of email as “ RA DBT ”: 1. Latest CV with photograph 2. Scanned copy of degree certificates and grade sheets/ transcripts for both BTech and MTech 3. Ph.D. degree certificate or thesis submitted certificate 4. Proof of date of birth 5. Statement of Purpose Candidates will be shortlisted for an interview based on merit and need of the project, and will be informed via email. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. The selected candidate is expected to join immediately. For any queries, please contact the PI of the project: Prof. Amit Acharyya Professor Department of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) Kandi, Sangareddy – 502285 Telangana Email: amit_acharyya@ee.iith.ac.in Official Webpage: http://www.iith.ac.in/~amit_acharyya/ Laboratory Webpage: http://www.iith.ac.in/~amit_acharyya/aesicd.html Prof Amit Acharyya