Research Scientist Program

KCIS research scientist program is a post-doc equivalent program for students with PhD background. The program aims to attract best in class researchers to pursue breakthrough research in the fields of Intelligent Systems with a mission to identify, nurture and advance the early development of research scientists.

  • Eligibility:
    • Must have a PhD background.
    • A current resident of India or willing to relocate to India.
    • Must ready to commit at least 3 years of time at IIIT-H.
    • Should be able to demonstrate research & academic background relevant to areas of research at KCIS.
    • Should be an outstanding, innovative and highly motivational individual with high professional ethos.
    • Researchers with thesis evaluation phase at other institutions and working professionals with outstanding experience willing to move towards research are also eligible to apply.
  • Selection Process:
    • The selection into the Research Scientist Program is an ongoing process throughout the year.
    • Selection will be based on top ¬of ¬class academic achievement, merit of application, suitability of the candidature and availability of position for the proposed Research Scientist program.
    • Applications should display a thorough knowledge of the major concepts and methods in the applicant's discipline
    • The research design of applications should be realistic in scope, clearly formulated and relevant to the area of Intelligent Systems specifically in the areas of Language, Speech, Data Systems, Robotics, Cognitive Sciences, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Visual Imaging.
  • Interested scholars fulfilling eligibility criteria can fill the application form by visiting the below link
  • Financial Assistance and other benefits:
    • A monthly payment of maximum ₹ 100000/-* with a promised annual increment will be provided to all KCIS- Research Scientists.
    • Other benefits like Provident Fund (PF), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Paid Leaves etc. will also be provided to the scientists as per intuition’s HR policy.
    • *Compensation for research scientist is governed by the entity providing funding and the candidate’s suitability. Therefore, it may vary from candidate to candidate.