Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Project Post Doctoral Fellow. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

15th March

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Published

6th March 2026

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IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 – Project Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), Department of Mechanical Engineering, has released an official recruitment advertisement for the position of Project Post Doctoral Fellow. The position is available under the Smart Materials Structures and Systems Laboratory (SMSS).

The recruitment is for a sponsored research project titled "Design & Development of an Array of Electroencephalogram (EEG) / functional near Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS) integrated with modal sensory system to capture, analyse and classify the emotions of consumers for product preferences based on deep learning Neural Networks."

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/041

Organization Details

Organization Name (English)	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Organization Name (Hindi)	भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान कानपुर
Department	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Laboratory	Smart Materials Structures and Systems Laboratory (SMSS)
Advertisement Number	P.Rect./R&D/2026/041
Project Number	UNILVE/ME/2025484

Job Location Details

City	Kanpur
State	Uttar Pradesh
Country	India
Postal Code	208016
Street Address	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Post Details

Post Name (English)	Project Post Doctoral Fellow
Post Name (Hindi)	परियोजना पोस्ट डॉक्टोरल फेलो
Employment Type	Project Based / Contract

Salary Details

Salary Structure	₹60,000 – 5,000 – 85,000 Per Month
Base Salary	₹60,000 to ₹85,000 per month

Higher starting salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified or experienced candidates as per IIT Kanpur rules.

Project Title

Design & Development of an Array of Electroencephalogram (EEG) / functional near Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS) integrated with modal sensory system to capture, analyse and classify the emotions of consumers for product preferences based on deep learning Neural Networks.

Important Dates

Application Last Date	March 3, 2026
Extended Last Date	March 15, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree from a reputed university or institute in any of the following disciplines:

Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Artificial Intelligence
Signal Processing

Applicants must also have an excellent research track record and publications or patents in areas relevant to the sponsored research project.

Responsibilities and Essential Skillset

Demonstrated research experience in EEG and/or fNIRS signal acquisition, processing, and interpretation.
Strong background in affective computing, emotion recognition, consumer neuroscience, or human-centered AI.
Expertise in deep learning architectures for time-series and multimodal data including CNN, RNN/LSTM, Transformers, Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs), or hybrid models.
Experience in multimodal sensor fusion, statistical validation, and subject-independent modeling.
Proficiency in Python programming, scientific computing, and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Ability to independently design experiments, mentor project staff or students, and contribute to high-quality journal publications and research reports.
Experience in statistical analysis, model validation, and reproducibility practices for large-scale experimental datasets including the use of statistical tests, performance metrics, and interpretation of results for peer-reviewed publications.

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to submit their application via email along with the following documents:

Complete professional academic record
Copies of educational certificates
Details of work experience
Contact details of at least two referees including their email addresses who can be contacted for reference

Applications must be sent before the last date to the official email address: smss.iitk.jobs@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an online interview.

Age Limit

Age limit information is not specified in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Reservation details are not mentioned in the official notification.

Application Fees

No application fee information is mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened by the institute.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.

Contact Information

Contact Person	Dr. B. Bhattacharya
Designation	Project Coordinator
Department	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Institute	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Location	Kanpur – 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India