Junior Research Fellow position for a project titled- “Artificial-Intelligence Powered Virtual Reality-based Language-Speech Training System for Patients with Post-stroke Aphasia with and without Dysarthria”

Position summary

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – IIT (BHU) Varanasi, School of Biomedical Engineering

IIT (BHU) Varanasi is recruiting two JRFs for a DBT-funded project in AI, virtual reality, and speech biomedical engineering. This is a unique interdisciplinary position combining AI, clinical neuroscience, and speech technology.

Project Details:

• Project Title: “Artificial-Intelligence Powered Virtual Reality-based Language-Speech Training System for Patients with Post-stroke Aphasia with and without Dysarthria”
• Ref No.: R&D/DBT/4306/BME/26-27/894
• Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
• Duration: 3 years
• PI: Dr. Deepesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, SBME, IIT (BHU) (deepesh.bme@iitbhu.ac.in)
• Co-PI: Dr. Jac Fredo AR, Associate Professor, SBME, IIT (BHU) (jack.bme@iitbhu.ac.in)

Position Details:

• Vacancies: 2
• Emoluments: ₹37,000/month + 18% HRA (Years 1 & 2); ₹42,000/month + 18% HRA (Year 3)
• Appointment made annually and renewed based on performance
• Candidates will be encouraged to register for a PhD during their tenure; IIT (BHU) will provide financial support for up to 2 additional years for PhD completion, subject to admission criteria

Eligibility — Either of the following:

• B.E./B.Tech. with minimum 75% marks in Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Biomedical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology or allied disciplines, with a valid GATE/NET qualification (any year)
• M.E./M.Tech. with minimum 60% marks in any of the above disciplines

Desirable: Experience with Python, MATLAB, C#, Unity 3D, or Unreal Engine; knowledge of signal processing, machine learning/deep learning algorithms. Proficiency in Kannada language will be given preference due to the project’s English–Kannada speech-processing requirements.

Age Limit: Maximum 28 years. Relaxation of 5 years for Female/SC/ST/Physically Challenged; 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

Key Responsibilities: Work on human-machine interfaces using virtual reality, speech signal processing, biomedical signal processing, and AI. Opportunity to collaborate with national partners at NIMHANS, Bangalore.

How to Apply: Via Google Form at forms.gle/YdhPpoeQsrra5fim6, with CV and scanned copies of degree certificates, DOB proof, caste certificate (if applicable), GATE/NET scorecard, and any additional proficiency certificates — all in a single PDF. Last date: 10 July 2026. Selected candidates must join immediately. No TA/DA for interview.