IIT Madras Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 02 Sep

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released its Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.157/2026, inviting applications for 1 post on a contractual basis. The advertisement was issued on 13 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until 02 September 2026. Applicants need an MA/MSc/MTech/PhD in any discipline related to Linguistics and/or Cognitive Science, along with relevant experience and a refereed and indexed journal publication. The Research Associate-I role at IIT Madras favors candidates with interdisciplinary research experience alongside a Doctoral Degree, which is considered desirable, and 3 years of research experience in experimental linguistics and computational data analysis is preferred. Selection for this IIT Madras post is a three-stage process comprising Shortlisting, a Test/Interview, and Document Verification. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 58,000, on a contractual basis. Interested candidates should apply online through the ICSR careers portal well before the 02 September 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. This IIT Madras Research Associate-I position sits at the intersection of Linguistics and Cognitive Science, a genuinely interdisciplinary research area, so candidates should highlight any exposure to both fields — whether through coursework, publications, or applied projects — rather than presenting a narrowly single-discipline profile when preparing their application. Candidates with hands-on experience in computational tools for linguistic data analysis, such as statistical software or programming environments commonly used in psycholinguistics research, are likely to have an edge during the shortlisting and interview stages of this recruitment. Since a refereed and indexed journal publication is a stated requirement rather than merely desirable, candidates without at least one such publication should carefully review the full notification PDF to confirm whether any exceptions or alternate pathways apply before applying. This Research Associate-I role offers early-career researchers in Linguistics and Cognitive Science a valuable stepping stone toward more senior research positions, given the specialized nature of the work and the institutional backing of IIT Madras. Applicants should upload their publication list and experience proof carefully during the online submission.

• MA/MSc/MTech/PhD in any discipline related to Linguistics and/or Cognitive Science, with relevant experience and a refereed and indexed journal publication
• Desirable: Interdisciplinary research experience with a Doctoral Degree
• Preferred: 3 years' research experience in experimental linguistics and computational data analysis

• Not specified in this notification

• MA/MSc/MTech/PhD related to Linguistics and/or Cognitive Science
• Relevant experience plus a refereed and indexed journal publication
• Desirable: interdisciplinary research experience with a Doctoral Degree
• Preferred: 3 years' experience in experimental linguistics and computational data analysis

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 58,000 per month

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 02 September 2026
2. Use the Apply Online link on the ICSR careers portal
3. Alternatively, visit the official IIT Madras website to complete the application
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Be prepared for a test/interview following shortlisting