The Industrial Research & Development (IRD) Unit, established in 1975 through Board of Governors Resolution No. 37/75, serves as a cornerstone of the Institute's research ecosystem, empowering faculty with specialized administrative and managerial support for sponsored research and consultancy projects. Over the decades, it has enhanced the Institute's R&D profile by facilitating industry-relevant research, developing cutting-edge laboratories, and advancing research infrastructure to drive impactful scientific and technological breakthroughs. With a strong commitment to excellence, the IRD Unit ensures transparent and efficient project execution. It fosters high-impact collaborations with leading national and international institutions, industry leaders, and government agencies.
Applications from Indian nationals are invited for Project Appointment under the following project.
Post : Research Associate (01)
Brief description : This project involves the design and development of an exosuit, a soft wearable robotic device, for upper limb augmentation. The work is interdisciplinary and brings together researchers from various disciplines including control, brain- machine interface, biomechanics, materials, machine learning and human physiology. Your role is to design and develop learning- based control systems for soft wearable robots.
Why you would like to join :
1. You will have an opportunity to interact with an interdisciplinary team of scientists having a background as diverse as soft robotics, machine learning, biomechanics, signal processing, and control theory.
2. This is a cutting-edge project in the country on soft neuro-robotics and control.
Consolidated fellowship : Rs.58,000/- p.m. plus HRA @ 27%
Qualifications : PhD /MD/MS/MDS/M Des or equivalent degree or having 3 years of Research, Teaching and design & Development experience after MVSc/M.Pharma/ M.E/M-Tech with at least one research paper in science citation (SCI Journal). Essential : Person having a strong background in Design Innovation and Development, Human Factors & Ergonomics in wearable robotics, Product Sketching & Ideation, CAD Modeling (for prototyping, fabrication, manufacture), 3D rendering. Prototype fabrication skills (Fabric Stitching, Pattern making, 3D printing), Usability testing, Industrial Design Process methods, Mechanical testing.
Desirable skills : Candidate with prior knowledge and hands on experience in CAD modeling. 3D printing and Mechanical design / fabrication.
Title of the Project : Wearable soft robotics for Upper Limb Muscle Power Augmentation with BMI interface (DRDO JATC Project). (RP04191G)
Funding Agency : DRDO, Ministry of Defence
Name of the Project Investigator : Prof. Sitikantha Roy/Prof. Lalan Kumar [email ID : recruitment.jatc@gmail.com]
Deptt /. Centre : School of Artificial Intelligence/ Department of Applied Mechanics
Duration of the Project : Upto : 17/12/2026
The posts may be downgraded as per discretion of the Selection Committee if none of the candidate is found suitable for the post.
The candidates who are interested to apply for the above post should download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) of IIT Delhi and submit the duly filled form with complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience etc. to Prof. Sitikantha Roy by e-mail with advertisement No. on the subject line at email id: recruitment.jatc@gmail.com and cc it to : sroy@am.iitd.ac.in
IIT Delhi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualification and requirement of the project post and their name will be displayed on web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) alongwith the online interview details Only short-listed candidates will be informed for online interview In case any clarification is required on eligibility regarding the above post, the candidate may contact Prof. Sitikantha Roy at email id : sroy@am.iitd.ac.in
5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates. In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.
The last date for submitting the completed applications by email is 30/01/2026 by 5.00 p.m.
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