PhD Opening in Circuits and Systems for AI/ML Applications at Indian Institute of Science Indian Institute of Science in

PhD positions are available at the Efficient Circuits and Integrated Systems Lab (ECISL) / Efficient Computing and Integrated Systems (ECIS) Lab at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, for an August 2026 intake.

The opening is led by Viveka K R, Assistant Professor and Infosys Young Investigator at IISc. The lab works on circuits and systems for AI/ML applications, with broader research spanning digital and mixed-signal VLSI design, energy-efficient computation for machine-learning applications, hardware for AI, memory design, in-memory computing, secure computing, human-machine interface, and neural-network accelerators.

Ideal applicants should have a strong background in electronics fundamentals and VLSI basics, and be highly motivated to pursue cutting-edge research in integrated systems, chip design, RTL design, embedded systems, FPGA-based prototyping, and silicon validation. The post does not mention a specific stipend or scholarship; it is a PhD recruitment call tied to IISc admissions.

Interested candidates are asked to visit the lab website and reach out to the supervisor for more details. The IISc research programmes page indicates that applicants should apply through the institute’s online admissions portal when the relevant PhD application cycle is open.

Institution: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Research area focus: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, and related hardware/AI system design topics.