IISER Bhopal Recruitment 2026 – Project Associate I / Junior Research Fellow
IISER Bhopal Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 2 Project Associate I positions in Data Science and Engineering under a MeitY-funded drone technology project. Apply by 15 August 2026.
Date Posted: 11th August 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal
About the Recruitment
The Department of Data Science and Engineering, IISER Bhopal has invited applications from highly motivated and eligible candidates for the recruitment of two (02) Project Associate I positions on a purely temporary basis.
The selected candidates will work full-time on a project funded by MeitY, Government of India, involving urban analytics, drone technology, fire and slum proliferation, and building energy modelling.
Essential Qualification
Candidates should meet any one of the following:
Qualification 1
M.Tech./M.E./M.S./BS-MS in:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Related fields
from a recognized Institute/University.
Qualification 2
B.Tech./B.E. in:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Related fields
from a recognized Institute/University.
Desirable Skills
Candidates with knowledge of the following will be preferred:
- Python programming
- Machine Learning
- Scikit-Learn
- TensorFlow
- Android application development
- Game engines
Job Responsibilities
The selected Project Associate will be involved in:
- Developing deep learning models for 2D/3D drone data
- Developing interactive dashboards
- Validating data
- Collecting data from the ground
Salary
For Essential Qualification 1
₹37,000/- + HRA per month for candidates who have qualified CSIR/UGC NET or GATE.
₹30,000/- + HRA per month for candidates who have not qualified CSIR/UGC NET or GATE.
For Essential Qualification 2
₹25,000/- + HRA per month
The remuneration is consolidated, with no other allowances.
Tenure
The appointment will be for one year from the date of joining the institute.
Age Limit
Candidates should not exceed 35 years as on 1st August 2026.
Usual age relaxation will apply to:
- SC
- ST
- OBC
- Differently abled candidates
- Exceptional candidates
Application Materials
Applicants should submit:
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) highlighting suitability for the position
- Detailed CV containing address, contact number, email ID, academic qualifications and percentage of marks from Class 12 onwards, date of birth and work experience, if any
- Photocopies of transcripts/final marksheets of all qualifications from Class 12 onwards in a single PDF
- Self-attested SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled certificate, if applicable
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates should send their application materials by email to:
Email: office_dse@iiserb.ac.in
Compulsory CC:
vaibhav@iiserb.ac.in
geoai4cities@gmail.com
Last Date: 15th August 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
All communications will be conducted through email only.
Address
Department of Data Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal
Bhopal By-pass Road, Bhauri,
Bhopal – 462066, Madhya Pradesh, India.
