Research Associate positions in AI/ML and Python with possible conversion to PhD at IIT Patna Indian Institute of Technology Patna in

Indian Institute of Technology Patna is inviting applications for two Research Associate positions in a research project led by Sriparna Saha, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The project is titled Geo-PolitiLM: A Multilingual Small Language Model for Extracting Strategic Reasoning and Temporal Insights in Regional Geopolitics and is sponsored by DRDO.

This opportunity is strongly aligned with Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Python. The post is initially for 6 months and may be extended up to 2 years based on performance. The consolidated salary is INR 54,000 per month.

Eligibility highlights include a B.Tech degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI/DS, or related fields, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with research or work experience in generative AI and strong Python skills. The upper age limit is 32 years, with relaxations as per Government of India rules for reserved categories.

Applicants should submit an up-to-date resume and the prescribed application form, including educational qualifications, marks/CPI, publications, achievements, and names of two referees. The application should be emailed to [email protected] with the post name in the subject line. The deadline mentioned in the notice is 22 June 2026.

The post also notes that the Research Associate role can be converted into a PhD position, making it attractive for candidates seeking a research pathway in AI/ML and multilingual language-model research.