INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR
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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2024/131

Smart Materials Structures and Systems Laboratory (SMSS), Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur is seeking passionate and motivated researchers to work on developing a series of next-generation advanced robotic systems. Our team comprises researchers and professionals from diverse backgrounds including Robotics, Mechanical design, and Control, and is looking forward to augmenting its capabilities with a Researcher in Robotics. 

Project No: - CPRI/ME/2024003

Project Title: - Design and Development of an Integrated Inspection Framework comprising of UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) with deployable UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) for Critical Power infrastructure inspection.

Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Salary: Rs. 37000 Per Month.

Responsibilities: -

  • Develop and implement software that will control robots using ROS.
  • Create prototypes and work on necessary components (e.g., microprocessors).
  • Develop cost-effective and efficient processes to produce the machines.
  • Create complete documentation for robotic systems.
  • Monitor the use of robotic systems.
  • Troubleshoot defects in the robot design.
  • Keep abreast of advancements in robotics and relevant fields of engineering.

Desired Skillset: The ideal candidate should have,

  • Well-versed in robot development (e.g. Programming and hardware debugging).
  • Excellent knowledge of CAD/CAM and PCB design software.
  • Excellent knowledge of ROS, Sensor Integration, and Navigation algorithms.
  • Excellent knowledge of microcontroller and microprocessor programming.
  • Ability to develop and evaluate integrated systems.
  • Experience in working with UGVs and UAVs.

Minimum Qualification: B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics). Candidates must have qualified the GATE examination.

Interested candidates may send their application, including the complete professional academic record (attach copies of certificates) to the undersigned, by e-mail (smss.iitk.jobs@gmail.com). The applicant must also provide addresses (including E-mail IDs) of referees (at least two) who can be contacted. Online interviews of shortlisted candidates will be conducted.

Last Date to received the application: 30.06.24


Contact:
Dr. B. Bhattacharya
Project Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur - 16