Applications are invited for one position of Research Associate-I, initially for a period of one year (extendable depending on performance), in the ANRF project entitled "The science and design of robotic sandworms propulsion of deformable object through particulate media" at IIT Kanpur.
Post Date: 5th September 2026
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Organization Profile: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, established in 1959, is one of the premier institutions established by the Government of India. The aim of the Institute is to provide meaningful education, to conduct original research of the highest standard and to provide leadership in technological innovation.
Job Title: Research Associate-I
Project Title: The science and design of robotic sandworms propulsion of deformable object through particulate media
Employment Type: Temporary
Duration of Appointment:
- Initially for a period of one year (extendable depending on performance)
Minimum Qualification:
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Desirable Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience in developing and testing robotic systems, mechanisms, or experimental platforms
- Experience of working with actuators, sensors, embedded systems, and control of robotic platforms
- Experience in conducting laboratory experiments, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis
- Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, ROS, or similar tools for robotics and experimental control
- Ability to independently design, build, troubleshoot, and iterate on experimental robotic prototypes
Candidates with experience in field experiments, unconventional robotic platforms, or deformable/soft systems are especially encouraged to apply
Job Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Consolidated Salary: 58000 consolidated (plus HRA as per rule).
Apply Mode: Email
Organization Website: https://www.iitk.ac.in/
How to Apply: Interested candidates may send their application including the details of complete professional academic record (attach copies of certificates), detailed CV and work experience to Mubashir Ali via e-mail (mali@iitk.ac.in),
Last Date: 20 September 2026.
Address:
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Space, Planetary, Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE)
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh-208016, India
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