NIT Karnataka Surathkal Recruitment 2026 at NIT Surathkal

NIT Karnataka Surathkal Recruitment 2026

JRF / Project Associate-I Vacancy under ANRF-ARG Project

The Department of Information Technology, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I under an ANRF-ARG funded research project. The appointment is temporary and offers an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in AI, Machine Learning, and Protein Data Analysis research.

Organization Details

Particulars	Details
Institute Name	National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
Department	Department of Information Technology
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I
Funding Agency	ANRF-ARG, Government of India
Project Type	Sponsored Research Project
Job Location	Surathkal, Karnataka
Advertisement Date	15 May 2026

Project Details

Particulars	Information
Project Title	“AI-Driven Integrative Prediction of Protein Interaction Sites Using Language Models and Structural Data”
Principal Investigator	Dr. Nagamma Patil
Number of Positions	01
Project Duration	Up to 3.5 Years
Nature of Appointment	Temporary

Position Details

Position	Qualification
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. with GATE/NET
Project Associate-I	M.E./M.Tech.

Salary Details

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Duration	Fellowship
First 2 Years	INR 37,000 + HRA = INR 44,400 per month
From 3rd Year	INR 42,000 + HRA = INR 50,400 per month

Project Associate-I

Position	Salary
Project Associate-I	INR 30,000 + HRA = INR 36,000 per month

Essential Qualifications

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Candidates must have:

M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in CSE/IT/AI or equivalent
Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA
Degree from a recognized university/institute
Qualified CSIR-UGC NET or GATE Examination

OR

For Project Associate-I

Candidates should possess:

M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology or equivalent
Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA
Degree from a recognized institution

Desirable Qualification

Preference will be given to candidates having knowledge in:

Machine Learning
Protein sequence data analysis

Additional Benefits

Selected candidates will be encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. program at NITK Surathkal, subject to fulfillment of institute admission criteria.

Age Limit

Criteria	Details
Maximum Age	35 Years

Application Process

Read the official advertisement carefully.
Prepare updated CV and relevant academic documents.
Submit the application as per instructions mentioned in the official notification.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection procedures.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and bioinformatics research
Experience in interdisciplinary research projects
Exposure to Machine Learning and Structural Biology applications
Research environment at a premier NIT

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This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, and Research. Interested applicants should apply at the earliest and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before submission.

NIT Karnataka Surathkal Recruitment 2026

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