Computer Vision - Associate Professor Vacancy in Udupi, Karnataka
Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management
Job Description
Role Summary
Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology & Management invites applications for the ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Computer Vision position in Udupi, Karnataka. The department of Computer Science & Engineering has built a reputation for research in image processing, deep learning, and autonomous systems. Current faculty are publishing in IEEE, Springer, and Elsevier journals on 3D reconstruction, medical image analysis, and real-time vision algorithms.
What You Will Do
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Vision, including modules on feature extraction, object detection, and convolutional neural networks. Supervise B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. students in projects related to UAV vision, medical imaging, and industrial inspection. Lead a research group aligned with Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology & Management’s thrust areas.
Publish regularly in reputed journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, ensuring high citation impact. Present work at national and international conferences, including those organized by IEEE and ACM in Karnataka. Collaborate with industry partners in Karnataka and neighboring states for funded projects in surveillance, agriculture, and healthcare.
Apply for extramural grants from DST-SERB, MeitY, and AICTE under thematic programs on computer vision. Guide doctoral candidates from admission to thesis submission, maintaining rigorous academic standards. Serve on departmental committees for curriculum design and laboratory development in Udupi.
Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field with specialization in Computer Vision is mandatory. Minimum four years of post-Ph.D. teaching or research experience at a university or R&D lab is required. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Computer Vision Vacancy in Udupi welcomes candidates with post-doctoral training in top institutes.
UGC-NET with JRF or CSIR-NET is preferred if Ph.D. is not completed, but a Ph.D. is mandatory for this ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Computer Vision Position in Udupi, Karnataka. Evidence of funded projects or industry collaborations will be an advantage. Familiarity with tools like OpenCV, TensorFlow, and PyTorch is expected.
Academic Projects
Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology & Management encourages projects on vision-based crop monitoring for coastal Karnataka farmers. Potential funding avenues include MeitY’s Cyber Physical Systems and DST’s Technology Mission on Agricultural Mechanization. Faculty have secured grants up to Rs. 15 lakh for developing low-cost drone vision systems.
Industry-linked projects in Karnataka’s automation sector are encouraged, such as defect detection in tile manufacturing units near Udupi. Collaborations with Manipal Academy of Higher Education and NITK Surathkal are possible for joint publications. Regular journal publications in Computer Vision and Image Understanding add to the department’s academic capital.
Ph.D. Supervision
Guide a minimum of three doctoral students over a five-year period, ensuring timely progress and thesis submission. Participate in university-wide Ph.D. review panels and external examiner assignments across Karnataka. Maintain active membership in professional bodies like the Indian Unit for Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence.
What You Get
Salary for the ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Job in Udupi, Karnataka is Rs.50,000 to Rs.65,000 per month as per UGC norms. Additional research grants up to Rs. 2 lakh per year are available for conference travel and equipment. Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology & Management provides furnished accommodation on campus subject to availability.
Faculty are entitled to reimbursement for approved national and international conference participation. Medical insurance coverage under the university’s group health scheme is provided for self and dependents. The institute supports patent filing and technology transfer for commercially viable vision solutions developed by faculty.