Doctoral Researcher
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Delhi, India2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is a full-time, on-site Doctoral Researcher role based at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in Delhi, India. The role involves conducting original research under faculty supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulating research questions.
- Designing methodologies.
- Performing rigorous experiments.
- Collecting and analysing data.
- Publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
- Conducting literature reviews.
- Performing experimental or theoretical work.
- Documenting findings.
- Participating in research group meetings and seminars.
- Assisting with teaching activities (may involve).
- Mentoring junior students (may involve).
- Contributing to proposals or reports for funded projects (may involve).
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Adhering to research ethics and institute guidelines.
- Working towards timely completion of doctoral milestones.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated research aptitude, including experience in literature review, problem formulation, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Ability to use appropriate research tools, methodologies, and software relevant to the chosen area of specialization (e.g., statistical packages, programming languages, simulation tools, or qualitative analysis methods).
- Effective academic writing and communication skills for preparing research papers, theses, presentations, and technical reports.
- Strong analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and scientific rigor.
- Capability to work independently as well as in collaborative, interdisciplinary research teams.
- Ability to manage time and project deadlines.
- Commitment to research ethics and responsible conduct of research.
- Compliance with institutional and funding guidelines.
- Prior research publications, conference presentations, or relevant project experience are advantageous.
- Interest in engaging with international collaborations or industry partnerships is advantageous.