Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIT Roorkee – DRDO Sponsored RF Power Amplifier Project

Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIT Roorkee – DRDO Sponsored RF Power Amplifier Project

The Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for 01 Postdoctoral Fellow position under a DRDO-sponsored research project focused on advanced nonlinear RF power amplifier design and optimization.

Position Overview

Project Title

“Design and Implementation of Advance Techniques in Non-linear Power Amplifiers Optimizing Size, Weight & Power (SWAP)”

The project focuses on the research, design and implementation of advanced techniques for non-linear RF power amplifiers, with particular emphasis on optimizing size, weight and power.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Ph.D. degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering

OR

• Ph.D. in a relevant allied discipline from a recognized University or Institute.

Applicants should have a strong research background aligned with RF, microwave and power amplifier technologies.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Strong background in Electromagnetic (EM) Simulation

• Experience in RF Circuit Design

• Experience with tools such as:

  • ADS

  • CST

  • HFSS

  • MATLAB

• Expertise in RF measurements

• At least two research publications in:

  • Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journals, or

  • Reputed international conferences

Key Responsibilities

The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to research and development activities involving:

• Design and implementation of advanced techniques for non-linear RF power amplifiers.

• Optimization of Size, Weight and Power (SWAP).

• Design and simulation of RF/microwave circuits and systems.

• Development of:

  • Power Amplifiers (PAs)

  • RF front-end modules

  • Passive components

• Performing full-wave electromagnetic simulations and circuit co-design using industry-standard tools.

• Conducting RF measurements and characterization, including:

  • S-parameters

  • Load-pull measurements

  • Large-signal analysis

  • Linearity metrics such as ACPR and IMD

• Development and implementation of linearisation techniques such as:

  • DPD

  • Feedforward

  • Envelope tracking

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for system integration and optimization.

• Publishing research outcomes in reputed journals and conferences.

• Preparing technical reports, project progress updates and documentation for the sponsoring agency.

Fellowship

The selected candidate will receive:

INR 80,000 per month (Consolidated)

The appointment will be for 1 year or until completion of the project, whichever is applicable under the project conditions.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application along with the required qualification and supporting documents via email.

Candidates should include:

• Application on plain paper

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Chronological details of degrees/certificates obtained

• Research and industrial experience details

• Self-attested copies of degree certificates

• Self-attested copies of experience certificates

• Details of research publications

• Other relevant supporting documents

Send Applications To

Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Email: shankhraj.ece@sric.iitr.ac.in

Last Date to Apply: 30 August 2026

Selection Guidelines

• Candidates should verify their eligibility before applying.

• Original degree certificates and experience certificates must be produced for verification at the time of interview.

• Preference may be given to SC/ST candidates where qualifications and experience are equal.

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

• Selection will be subject to IIT Roorkee and project-specific rules.

Important Dates

About IIT Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is an Institute of National Importance and one of India's leading institutions for engineering, science and technology education and research. Its Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering undertakes advanced research across RF and microwave engineering, communication systems, electronics and allied technologies.

Official Website: https://www.iitr.ac.in/

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