IIT Kanpur Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026: Apply for Research Associate-I Post
IIT Kanpur Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 for a robotics research project. Check eligibility, desirable experience, salary of ₹58,000 + HRA, application process and last date of 20 September 2026.
Post Date: 6th September 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
About Organization:
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), established in 1959, is one of the premier institutions established by the Government of India. The Institute aims to provide meaningful education, conduct original research of the highest standard, and provide leadership in technological innovation.
IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 – Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Research Associate-I |
| Project Title | The Science and Design of Robotic Sandworms: Propulsion of Deformable Object Through Particulate Media |
| Employment Type | Temporary |
| Duration | Initially 1 year, extendable based on performance |
| Salary | ₹58,000 consolidated + HRA as per rules |
| Job Location | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 20th September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Research Associate-I position should possess:
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree; OR
- 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after ME/M.Tech.
- Candidates applying through the experience route must have at least one research paper published in an SCI-indexed journal.
Desirable Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with strong practical experience in robotics and experimental research, particularly:
- Development and testing of robotic systems, mechanisms, or experimental platforms.
- Experience with actuators, sensors, embedded systems, and robotic platform control.
- Laboratory experimentation, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
- Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, ROS, or similar robotics and experimental-control tools.
- Ability to independently design, build, troubleshoot, and improve experimental robotic prototypes.
- Experience with field experiments, unconventional robotic platforms, deformable systems, or soft robotics will be especially desirable.
Research Project
The selected Research Associate-I will work on the project titled “The Science and Design of Robotic Sandworms: Propulsion of Deformable Object Through Particulate Media.”
The research involves robotic systems and experimental investigation of how deformable robotic structures can move through particulate environments. Candidates with practical robotics, mechanism design, sensing, actuation, control, and experimental research experience are encouraged to apply.
Salary
The selected Research Associate-I will receive a consolidated salary of ₹58,000 per month, plus HRA as per Institute rules.
Duration of Appointment
The appointment will initially be made for one year. The tenure may be extended further depending on the candidate’s performance and project requirements.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the candidate’s academic qualifications, research experience, professional record, suitability for the project, and the Institute’s selection procedure.
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further selection/interview formalities.
How to Apply for IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026
Interested and eligible candidates should send their application by email to Mubashir Ali at mali@iitk.ac.in.
The application should include:
- Complete professional and academic record.
- Copies of relevant educational certificates.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Details of previous work experience.
- Relevant research and publication details, wherever applicable.
Email: mali@iitk.ac.in
Last Date to Apply: 20th September 2026
Important Date
Last Date for Application: 20th September 2026
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208016, India
Address
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Space, Planetary, Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE)
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh – 208016, India