Job Description

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