AICTE Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuromorphic Computing

About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a leading multi-campus, multi-disciplinary research university in India, nationally recognised for its research output and academic excellence. The university has eight campuses across five Indian states, with its headquarters in Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Amrita runs regular student and researcher exchange programmes with top universities in the United States, including Ivy League institutions, and with leading European universities. It is one of the fastest-growing institutions of higher learning in the country. Fellows get an international outlook, modern facilities and strong institutional support for high-impact research.

About the Fellowship

Applications are invited for a full-time, on-site Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuromorphic Computing , offered under the AICTE Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme . The fellow will be based at Amrita’s Chennai campus.

The fellow will join an interdisciplinary research environment spanning semiconductor physics, computing and engineering. They will carry out original research in neuromorphic computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in neuromorphic computing, including designing and running experiments and developing models
• Analyse experimental and simulation data
• Carry out hands-on laboratory work and collaborate with faculty and research teams
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• Present results at conferences and internal seminars
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Contribute to grant proposals
• Support collaborative projects with national and international partners

Eligibility and Qualifications

Essential

• PhD in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research experience (subject to AICTE PDF eligibility norms)
• Strong research skills, including experimental design, literature review and scientific writing
• Laboratory skills relevant to neuromorphic computing or closely related areas
• A solid foundation in electronic devices, circuits and systems
• Competence in data analysis, including statistical methods, numerical modelling and relevant software tools
• Strong programming skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB or similar)
• Familiarity with simulation tools used in neuromorphic and device-level research
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
• Clear written and spoken communication of research findings in English
• Willingness to work on-site in Chennai and engage fully with Amrita’s research and academic community

Highly desirable

• Experience in one or more of the following:
• neuromorphic hardware
• computational neuroscience
• AI/ML for neuromorphic systems
• VLSI