Senior & Junior Research Associates (Technical & Language) for COIL-D Project
IIT Patna hires Sr/Jr Research Associates for NLP project COIL-D. Tech roles require AI/ML/NLP skills. Language role needs Odia & Hindi proficiency. Pay: up to ₹70,000. Apply via email by 7 Sep 2025.
Date Posted: 31st August 2025
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna
Organization Profile
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is one of the prestigious new IITs established by an Act of the Indian Parliament. Since its inception in 2008, IIT Patna has been committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation. Located in the historic city of Patna, a ancient center of knowledge and learning, the institute continues a legacy of scholarship and contributes significantly to the technological landscape of India.
Project Overview
The Centre for Indian Language Data (COIL-D) project is a significant initiative focused on building resources and technologies for Indian languages. The project involves creating datasets, developing Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools, and working on cutting-edge areas like Machine Translation and Large Language Models to advance the field of language technology in India.
Available Positions
1. Senior Research Associate (Technical)
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Essential Qualification: M.Tech/M.E./MS in Computer Science and Engineering/ AI/ Data Science/ ML/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electrical Engineering with at least 1 year of experience in a relevant area.
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Required Exposure: Proven experience in NLP, Machine Translation, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
2. Junior Research Associate (Technical)
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Essential Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. in CSE, IT, AI & DS, ECE, EE or MCA or M.Sc. (Computer Science).
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Required Skills: Experience in building systems in AI, ML, and NLP. Exposure to creating and maintaining GUI/Webpages and data management.
3. Junior Research Associate (Odia Language)
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Essential Qualification:
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B.A. (Language or Linguistics) with 2 years of experience, OR
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M.A. (Language or Linguistics), OR
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M.Phil./Ph.D. in Language, Linguistics, or a related discipline.
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Required Skills: Proficiency in Odia and Hindi languages. Exposure to parallel corpus creation, data annotation, and experience working on a language technology project.
Tenure
All positions are temporary. The initial appointment is for one year, which may be extended based on performance until the closure of the project.
Pay Scale / Fellowship
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Senior Research Associate (Technical): ₹70,000 per month with a 10% annual increment.
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Junior Research Associate (Technical): ₹50,000 per month with a 10% annual increment.
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Junior Research Associate (Odia Language): ₹45,000 per month with a 10% annual increment.
Job Location
IIT Patna Campus, Bihta, Patna, Bihar – 801106.
Application Process
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Apply Mode: Email
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Last Date to Apply: 7th September 2025
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must follow these steps:
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Prepare a detailed resume/CV in a single PDF file.
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Include self-attested copies of all relevant certificates (qualifications, experience, etc.).
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Name the PDF file in the following format:
Post-Applied_FirstName_LastName.pdf
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Clearly mention the “Post Applied For” in the body of the email.
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Send the application to the primary email ID: coild.bhashini@gmail.com
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Mandatory CC: ainlpmliitp@gmail.com, sarojnlp_19ps19@iitp.ac.in, gunjan_25ps01@iitp.ac.in
Selection Process
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview via email.
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The interview details (date, time, and mode) will be communicated to eligible candidates.
Important Information
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The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
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Candidates are responsible for ensuring their application is complete and submitted correctly before the deadline.
Contact Information
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Patna,
Bihta, Patna – 801106,
Bihar, India
Official Website: www.iitp.ac.in
