Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) is one of India’s premier engineering institutions, known for its high academic standards and research excellence. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of engineering, technology, and sciences.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION
- Title of the Project: “ASIC Implementation, Chip Fabrication, and Testing of a Indigenous RISC-V Based Lightweight Edge AI Processor for IoT-Enabled Healthcare Application”
- Funding Agency for the Project: Centre for System On-Chip (SoC) Design and Fabrication
- Principal investigator: Dr. Varun P. Gopi, Associate Professor, Co-Principal Investigator Dr. B. Naresh Kumar Reddy, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, in National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-15, Tamil Nadu.
- Duration: 36 Months (extension based on performance review every 12 months)
🎓 PROJECT DETAILS
Essential Requirement: B.E/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering with First Class from a recognized University/Institute and M.E/M.Tech/M.S. in VLSI Design / Embedded Systems / Microprocessors or any other specialization in ECE related to VLSI. Knowledge and experience in ASIC design, chip fabrication flow, and VLSI tools will be an added advantage.
Skill Sets Required: Strong knowledge of Verilog/ System Verilog RTL coding, digital VLSI design, and ASIC design flow including synthesis, STA, physical design, and RTL-to-GDSII. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with knowledge of RISC-V architecture, processor programming, and hardware/software co-design. Knowledge of AI/ML algorithms, lightweight neural networks, quantization, and edge-AI accelerator implementation. Familiarity with FPGA prototyping, ASIC verification, DFT, chip testing, and semiconductor fabrication. Knowledge of DSP, biomedical signal processing, IoT-based healthcare systems, and sensor interfacing. Familiarity with ASIC/EDA tools and hardware debugging is desirable.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Rs.37,000/- per month (3 years)
💺 JOB LOCATION
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates may send the scanned copy of their duly filled applications, only in the prescribed format given below along with the relevant supporting documents by email to: jrfmicainitt@gmail.com with the subject marked as “JRF Application-CSoCDF PROJECT”.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 14th September 2026 at 5.00 pm.
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India – 620015
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position.
Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://www.nitt.edu/home/other/jobs/ADVT_JRF_ECE_SEP_2026_v2.pdf
In conclusion, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, is seeking qualified candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their research careers in a prestigious institution. Interested candidates should ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline.
