Signal Processing - 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 Signal Processing Position in Udupi, Karnataka. The Electronics and Communication Engineering department has a growing reputation in applied signal processing research, with active collaborations with industries in Udupi and Mangalore. Current faculty work spans speech signal processing, biomedical signal analysis, and wireless communication systems, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary projects.
Key Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Signal Processing, Digital Signal Processing, and related electives at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology & Management. Prepare curriculum, design lab experiments, and mentor students in project work and internships. Contribute to course development aligned with industry needs in Karnataka’s coastal engineering sector.
Lead research in signal processing with focus on real-world applications such as audio processing for local Kannada language tools or IoT sensor data analysis. Publish findings in indexed journals and present at national conferences. Secure external funding through DST, AICTE, or industry partnerships in Udupi and nearby districts.
Guide Ph.D. and M.Tech students in thesis work, ensuring timely progress and industry-relevant outcomes. Review doctoral theses and serve on academic committees for Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology & Management. Collaborate with regional industries for applied research projects benefiting local MSMEs.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Signal Processing from a recognized university is mandatory. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience will be preferred for this ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Signal Processing Vacancy in Udupi. UGC-NET with JRF or CSIR-NET qualification is required if Ph.D. is not completed.
Minimum four years of teaching or research experience in a university or reputed engineering college is necessary. Experience in guiding M.Tech projects and publishing in SCI/Scopus journals is desirable. Familiarity with signal processing tools like MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW is expected.
Research & Publications
Engage in collaborative Signal Processing Faculty Recruitment projects with departments of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology & Management. Pursue funding from agencies like VGST, KSCST, or industry CSR funds available in Karnataka. Focus areas include speech enhancement for coastal Kannada dialects and underwater acoustic signal processing relevant to Udupi’s coastal context.
Publish regularly in journals indexed in IEEE Xplore, Springer, or Elsevier to strengthen the institution’s research profile. Present papers at national conferences such as the IEEE India Council events or national symposiums on signal processing. Encourage student co-authorship to build a culture of research at the institute.
Research Leadership
Supervise doctoral scholars in signal processing, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and industry needs. Serve as examiner for Ph.D. theses submitted at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology & Management or other universities. Mentor junior faculty in developing their research portfolios and grant writing skills.
Organize workshops or short-term courses on advanced signal processing techniques for faculty and industry professionals in Udupi and Mangalore. Lead student teams in national-level technical competitions such as Smart India Hackathon related to signal processing challenges.
Perks and Pay
The ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Signal Processing Job in Udupi, Udupi offers a consolidated monthly salary between Rs.50,000 and Rs.65,000 as per UGC norms. Additional research grants are available for approved projects, subject to institutional approval and external funding availability.
Faculty benefits include housing assistance for outstation candidates, medical reimbursement, and access to computing facilities. Professional development support is provided for attending conferences or advanced training programs. Contributing to applied research with local industries may offer consultancy opportunities beyond regular duties.