Plaksha Research Fellow

Plaksha University

**Location**:

- Plaksha University, Mohali, Punjab

**Open Date**:

- Sep 13, 2022

**Description**:
The Plaksha Research Fellowship (PRF) aims to recruit brilliant fellows in the filed of engineering, applied sciences, and social sciences, who are interested in building a research career at the cutting edge of technology and associated interdisciplinary areas. Research Fellows will be exposed to emerging challenges in research which will lead to the evolution of their research leadership at an international level. They will work under the mentorship of a team of reputed faculty within Plaksha as an integral member of a research lab while collaborating with peers in partner institutions including universities, research laboratories, and industry.

**Responsibilities**

In the capacity of PRF, you will be required to assist your faculty supervisor in conducting research as well as teaching-related activities. This will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

- Undertaking research in respective areas
- Writing research and conference papers under the assistance of the faculty.
- Set up and manage laboratory and project work
- Assisting faculty in conducting research projects that may involve fabrication, prototyping or programming activities.
- Interaction with vendors, suppliers, research institutions and related entities on academics and research-related matters
- Assisting faculty in teaching courses, which may involve 20 hours of work every week. This will involve working with faculty to plan and administer lectures, conducting tutorial and laboratory classes, developing homework problems, performing student assessments, and evaluating quizzes and examination sheets.

**Compensation and benefits**
- Consolidated monthly stipend of INR 50,000
- Medical insurance coverage of INR 5 lac.
- Travel/conference allowance of up to INR 40,000 per year for attending conferences/workshops.
- Contract duration - 6 months or a One-year contract
- Renewal of contract - The contract can be renewed once upon successful completion of the first term

**Additional career benefits**
- Priority consideration for admission to the Ph.D. programs at Plaksha based on an excellent performance.
- Priority consideration for full-time research engineer positions at Plaksha’s research centres based on an excellent performance.
- Mentorship and guidance in future career trajectories in academia and industry.

**Qualifications**:
**Eligibility criteria**

Open to brilliant individuals desirous of starting their career in academia. The fellowship is very selective and only those who have a genuine interest in pursuing research and building a career in technological leadership will be selected. Requirements include:

- Master's degree or equivalent in computer science/ engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, mathematics, physics, biology and natural sciences, engineering education, humanities and liberal arts or related areas.
- Research interests should preferably align with our thrust areas such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, robotics and cyber-physical systems, sensors, IoT, biological systems, bioinformatics, engineering ethics, genetic engineering, applied mathematics and humanities among others. For more details and specific areas of faculty research interests, please click here.

**Application Instructions**:
Applications can be submitted by filling out the online form. Along with the form, applicants should send their:
(1) CV

(2) Statement of Interest

(3) Passport size photograph

(4) Copy of academic records, work experience (if any) and identity proof

Those applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and are found relevant for the PRF position will have to appear for an online written admission test. Applicants shortlisted after the test will be called for an interview.