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Advertisement for various project positions as manpower for MietY Sponsored NLTM consortium project

SPONSORED PROJECT POSITION OPENINGS:

Project:

Speech Technologies in Indian Languages under the project titled, ‘National Language Translation Mission (NLTM): BHASHINI’

Objective:

Building Assistive Speech Technologies for the Challenged

Funding Agency:

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), New Delhi, Govt. of India.

Task Description:

  • Development of Application Programing Interface (API) for Assistive Speech Technologies,
  • Development of Deep Learning and Machine Learning Algorithms for Data Augmentation and Pattern Recognition tasks for Dysarthic Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)-Assistive Speech Technology,
  • Development of Eye Gaze to Speech Convertor: Assistive Speech Technologies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients
  • Research on Speech Large Language Models (LLMs) for Assistive Speech Technologies
  • Research on Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for Enhancement of Dysarthric Speech,
  • Speech Data and Metadata Collection in Gujarati/Hindi/English/Marathi Dysarthric Speech from the Hospitals,
  • Analysis of Dysarthric Speech and Development of Dysarthric ASR,
  • Performance Improvements using Dysarthric Severity-Specific ASR Models
  • Development of Speech Emotion Recognition for Disabled Persons
  • Development of Personalized Text-to-Speech (TTS) as Communication Aid for Disabled Persons
  • Research Publications in Top Conferences and Journals
Position: Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) (Project Personnel Category A*)

Total Number of Posts= 01

Eligibility:

PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology, Data Science, Neuroscience, (or a related discipline). Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis can also apply by providing proof of thesis submission.

Desirable:

  • Solid publications record in Journals and Conferences
  • Background in Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics)
  • Good programming knowledge in Python, C, MATLAB
  • Working knowledge in handling Signal Processing, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Algorithms for Speech Technology Applications
  • Prior work experience in speech processing (e.g., dysarthric speech classification, emotion recognition of disabled persons, Autism Spectrum Disorder) is a plus.
  • Prior experience in conducting interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary research is a plus.

Emoluments (Stipend): Rs. 1, 00, 000/- (consolidated) per month.

Additional Information

Candidates who have not yet defended their theses but are selected for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) will receive Rs. 70, 000/- (consolidated) per month. They will be moved to an PDF position once the thesis is successfully defended and the PhD degree certificate or the provisional PhD degree awarded certificate is shared. The entire duration of their appointment at DAU Gandhinagar, including the period prior to the award of the PhD degree certificate or a provisional equivalent, will be till March 31, 2026 with possible extension of one year (renewable for additional few months (maximum up to 1 year) subject to possible extension of the project, availability of funds, and performance).

Note: Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and foreign nationals are eligible to apply.

Position: Project Personnel Category A

Total Number of Posts: 03

Eligibility:

M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology (or a related discipline).

Desirable:

  • Background in Signals and Systems/Digital Signal Processing and relevant mathematics
  • Background in Machine Learning and Deep Learning and its applications to Speech Technology
  • GATE Qualification
  • Knowledge (both spoken and written form) in Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and English.
  • Prior work experience in speech processing (e.g., dysarthric speech classification, emotion recognition of disabled, Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Emoluments (Stipend): Rs. 45,000/- (consolidated) per month

Position: Project Personnel Category B

Total Number of Posts: 03

Eligibility:

B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology or (or a related discipline)

Desirable:

  • Background in Signals and Systems/Digital Signal Processing and relevant mathematics
  • Background in Machine Learning and Deep Learning and its applications to Speech Technology
  • GATE Qualification
  • Knowledge (both spoken and written form) in Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and English
  • Prior work experience in speech processing (e.g., dysarthric speech classification, emotion recognition of disabled persons, Autism Spectrum Disorder, TTS for Visually Challenged)

Emoluments (Stipend): Rs. 30, 000/- (consolidated) per month

Position: Research Intern

Total Number of Posts (including UG and PG Students):

07 (PhD Students=02, MTech (Sem IV) Students=02, MSc (DS/IT) (Sem IV) Students=02, BTech (Sem VIII) students=01)

Eligibility:

Please refer to the following document wrt eligibility for these research intern posts.

Policy on Internships for Sponsored Research

Emoluments (Stipend):

PhD Student= Rs. 30,000/- per month, MTech Student= Rs. 20,000/- per month, MSc (DS/IT) Student= Rs. 15,000/- per month, BTech Student= Rs. 7,500/- per month.

Position: Part-Time Research Assistants (RA)

Total Number of Posts: 05

Eligibility:

Undergraduate Students of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and VLSI Design, Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering or Information and Communication Technology or Mathematics and Computing (or a related discipline).

Desirable:

  • Background in Signals and Systems or Digital Signal Processing and Relevant Mathematics
  • Background in Machine Learning and Deep Learning and Its Applications to Speech Technology
  • Electives on Speech Communication/ Speech Signal Processing, Advanced Digital Signal Processing (Fourier Transform, Gabor Transform, Mel Spectrograms, Wavelet Transforms, Scalograms, etc)
  • Data Collection Experience from the Hospitals
  • Building Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
  • Analytical Skills: Linear Algebra, Calculus.

Emoluments (Stipend): Rs. 6,000/- (consolidated) per month

How to Apply

Please send a detailed CV by email with a subject line “Application for MeitY Project Position Category PDF (A*)/ A / B / Research Intern / Part-time RA at DAU Gandhinagar” to Project PI, Prof. (Dr.) Hemant A. Patil at hemant_patil[at]dau[dot]ac[dot]in

Last date for receiving applications: 16/02/2026

Note 1: All the posts in this advertisement (position PDF (A*)/ A / B / Research Intern /Part-Time RA) are purely temporary and initially till March 31, 2026 (renewable for additional few months (maximum up to 1 year) subject to possible extension of the project, availability of funds, and performance). It would, therefore, not confer any right for any candidate for claiming further extension or absorption in DAU Gandhinagar.

Note 2: The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. If it is found at a later date that any information given in the application is incorrect or false, the candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated

Note 3: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on their CV, qualifications, and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview/interaction either in-person or over video conference before a final decision is made. Decision of the DAU selection committee will be final.

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