IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026

IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026 | ANRF-Funded Project on AI, NLP & Language Infrastructure

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has invited applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ANRF-funded ARG Project titled LINKS (Language Infrastructure and Knowledge Systems). This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Digital Humanities, and Language Technologies.

Eligible candidates with a strong academic background and a valid GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualification are encouraged to apply.

Organization

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore

Position Details

• Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Number of Vacancies: 01

• Funding Agency: ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation)

• Project Title: LINKS (Language Infrastructure and Knowledge Systems)

• Department: HSS and JPN National Centre

• Appointment Duration: One year initially (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Project Overview

The LINKS project focuses on developing advanced language infrastructure and knowledge systems using Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing. The selected candidate will contribute to multilingual language technologies, AI-driven text processing, and FAIR-compliant digital research infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

The selected JRF will:

• Develop and implement Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods for multilingual textual corpora.

• Build and evaluate language processing pipelines, models, and tools.

• Work with scholarly publishing data, metadata standards, and FAIR-compliant infrastructures.

• Contribute to AI-based language resources and digital research tools.

• Prepare technical reports and publish research findings in reputed journals and conferences.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• Master's degree in Science, Artificial Intelligence, or allied disciplines

OR

• B.Tech./M.Tech./M.S. in Chemistry or allied subjects

Additionally, candidates must have:

• Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA

• A valid GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification

Why Apply?

This position offers an opportunity to:

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

• Gain hands-on experience in Machine Learning, NLP, and multilingual language technologies.

• Collaborate with researchers at IIT Indore.

• Build a strong research profile through publications and technical development.

• Contribute to national digital language infrastructure initiatives.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for further evaluation/interview as per IIT Indore and project guidelines.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications following the instructions provided in the official advertisement before the application deadline.

Official Website

https://www.iiti.ac.in/

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