IIIT Dharwad Recruitment 2026: Project Associate-I & Project Associate-II Positions under ANRF Project

IIIT Dharwad Recruitment 2026: Project Associate-I & Project Associate-II Positions under ANRF Project

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Dharwad has invited applications from eligible Indian nationals for Project Associate-I (PA-I) and Project Associate-II (PA-II) positions under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funded research project. The project focuses on developing decentralized congestion control frameworks for next-generation communication networks.

Project Details

• Institution: Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Dharwad

• Department: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

• Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

• Project Title: Decentralized Framework for Adaptive Initial Congestion Window Control in Next-Generation Networks

• Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Animesh Roy

• Total Positions: 02

Available Positions

Project Associate-I (PA-I)

• Vacancies: 01

• Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in CSE/IT/ECE

• Monthly Fellowship:

  • INR 30,000 + 20% HRA (Without GATE/NET)

  • INR 37,000 + 20% HRA (With GATE/NET)

Project Associate-II (PA-II)

• Vacancies: 01

• Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in CSE/IT/ECE with 2 years of research experience

• Monthly Fellowship:

  • INR 33,000 + 20% HRA (Without GATE/NET)

  • INR 42,000 + 20% HRA (With GATE/NET)

Essential Skills

Applicants should have knowledge of:

• Computer Networks

• Programming

• Data Structures and Algorithms

Desirable Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• 5G/6G Communication Networks

• NS3 / OMNeT++

• Machine Learning and Deep Learning

• Research Publications

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be involved in:

• Developing decentralized adaptive congestion control frameworks for 5G/6G networks.

• Designing lightweight machine learning models for TCP flow classification.

• Functional implementation using OMNeT++, INET, and Simu5G.

• Performance evaluation, dataset generation, and analytical reporting.

• Publishing high-quality research papers in reputed journals and conferences.

Age Limit

• Candidates should not exceed 30 years of age on the date of the selection process.

Appointment Duration

The appointment is initially for 2 months and may be extended further based on satisfactory performance. The position is purely temporary and contractual.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the Google Form link provided in the official notification and ensure all required documents are uploaded as per the prescribed format.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers candidates the chance to:

• Work on an ANRF-funded cutting-edge networking research project.

• Gain experience in 5G/6G networks, congestion control, and machine learning.

• Collaborate with experienced researchers at IIIT Dharwad.

• Build a strong research profile through high-quality publications.

Official Notification

Applicants are advised to carefully read the official recruitment notification for complete details regarding eligibility, application procedure, required documents, selection process, and other important instructions before applying.

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