IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 | ANRF-Funded Project in VLSI & Semiconductor Design

IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 | ANRF-Funded Project in VLSI & Semiconductor Design

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ANRF-funded research project. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in VLSI Design, Semiconductor Devices, EDA Tools, Circuit Design, and Microelectronics Research.

About the Project

Project Title:
A Parasitic and Mechanical Stress Aware Design Methodology for Novel EDA Compatible Buffer-TSV Standard Cells for 3D ICs

Funding Agency:
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi

Principal Investigator:
Prof. Anand Bulusu
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Position Details

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) or equivalent discipline.

• Preference will be given to candidates with:

  • M.E./M.Tech. in Microelectronics, VLSI, or related fields.

• Valid GATE qualification is mandatory.

Desired Skills & Technical Expertise

Applicants should have knowledge and experience in:

Core Areas

• Semiconductor Device Physics

• Network Theory

• VLSI Circuit Design

• CMOS Design Logic

EDA & Simulation Tools

• Cadence Tool Suite

• SPICE Simulation

• Sentaurus TCAD Device/Process Simulation

Hardware Description Languages

• Verilog

Programming & Analysis Tools

• MATLAB

• Python

Additional Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with industry and academic partners.

• Enthusiasm to contribute to advanced semiconductor and 3D IC research.

Research Opportunity

The selected candidate will work on advanced research related to:

• 3D Integrated Circuits (3D ICs)

• Through-Silicon Via (TSV) Technology

• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)

• Stress-Aware Circuit Design

• Semiconductor Device Modeling

• VLSI Standard Cell Development

The project offers valuable exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor research with potential applications in next-generation integrated circuit technologies.

Fellowship & Benefits

• Monthly Fellowship of INR 37,000 + HRA

• Opportunity to work on an ANRF-funded frontier research project.

• Access to advanced EDA and semiconductor design tools.

• Collaboration with leading researchers in VLSI and microelectronics.

• Potential opportunity for Ph.D. admission based on institute norms and eligibility criteria.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their application in offline/physical mode to the Principal Investigator.

Email Subject Line

"Application for the post of JRF in ANR-3032-ECD-TSAH/26-27"

Applicants should submit:

• Detailed CV

• Educational certificates and mark sheets

• GATE scorecard

• Relevant experience certificates (if any)

• Supporting documents related to research work

Important Dates

Last Date to Submit Application: 30 June 2026

Interview Information: Online interview details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

• Original certificates and testimonials must be produced for verification whenever required.

• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience as per institute norms.

• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Apply?

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of VLSI design, semiconductor device modeling, EDA automation, and 3D IC technologies at one of India’s premier engineering institutions. Candidates aspiring for careers in Microelectronics, Chip Design, Semiconductor Research, and Ph.D. studies are strongly encouraged to apply.

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