Junior Research Fellow position under DST-NSF funded project

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a DST-NSF sponsored  research project titled “GameSignAI: Using AI to help deaf children acquire language skills”  (DST/INT/USA/NSF-DST/Sougata/P-12/2024 (G)).

Principal Investigator: Sougata Sen (India), Thad Starner (USA)

Co-Principal Investigator: Swaroop Joshi, Surjya Ghosh, Sravan Danda

Broad area of Research: Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility, Computer Vision, Educational Technology

Duration of the project: 2 years

Number of Positions: Two (2)

Fellowship Amount: Up to Rs. 37,000 + 10% HRA per month based on the candidate’s qualification and experience.  

Accommodation: Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.

Qualification: Candidates with Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronics engineering with experience in mobile app development and basic knowledge of machine learning are encouraged to apply.  

More details about the position can be found here.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may upload application and curriculum vitae with details of research experience using the following link:  https://forms.gle/6NgEBRrAHTipuu4S8 by 28/6/2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via e-mail for online/Personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus and no TA/DA will be paid for the Interview.

Selected candidate will get a chance to apply for PhD degree at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus (Rules of PhD program for BITS Pilani are applicable)