Dirac Labs Innovation Fellow (Postdoc)

Dirac Labs Innovation Fellow (Postdoc)

Location: Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana, India

Job Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Hybrid (On-site and Remote)

Location: Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana, India

Job Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Hybrid (On-site and Remote)

About

About

Ashoka University and Dirac Labs invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position funded by the United States–India Science & Technology Endowment Fund. This collaborative project aims to develop GPS-independent navigation systems using quantum sensors, machine learning, and geophysical data.

Ashoka University and Dirac Labs invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position funded by the United States–India Science & Technology Endowment Fund. This collaborative project aims to develop GPS-independent navigation systems using quantum sensors, machine learning, and geophysical data.

Job Description

Job Description

As a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Dirac Labs Innovation Program, you will be embedded in a multidisciplinary team working at the interface of machine learning, quantum sensing, and geophysics. You will lead the development of cutting-edge algorithms and models for real-time positioning and navigation, and contribute to novel research in magnetic navigation and gravity-based positioning.

As a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Dirac Labs Innovation Program, you will be embedded in a multidisciplinary team working at the interface of machine learning, quantum sensing, and geophysics. You will lead the development of cutting-edge algorithms and models for real-time positioning and navigation, and contribute to novel research in magnetic navigation and gravity-based positioning.

Key Responsibilites

Key Responsibilites

  • Magnetic Navigation:
    Design and refine ML-based models for real-time navigation using Earth's magnetic field; develop filtering and sensor fusion algorithms.

  • Gravity Modeling & Inversion:
    Lead research on gravity anomaly modeling; integrate gravitational data with other sensor inputs for improved navigation accuracy.

  • Sensor Integration & Validation:
    Collaborate with engineering teams to implement multi-sensor data fusion; test and validate systems in lab and field environments.

  • Research & Dissemination:
    Work with academic and industry partners, publish in leading journals, and present at conferences.

  • Magnetic Navigation:
    Design and refine ML-based models for real-time navigation using Earth's magnetic field; develop filtering and sensor fusion algorithms.

  • Gravity Modeling & Inversion:
    Lead research on gravity anomaly modeling; integrate gravitational data with other sensor inputs for improved navigation accuracy.

  • Sensor Integration & Validation:
    Collaborate with engineering teams to implement multi-sensor data fusion; test and validate systems in lab and field environments.

  • Research & Dissemination:
    Work with academic and industry partners, publish in leading journals, and present at conferences.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Geophysics, Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, or related fields

  • Strong background in signal processing, ML, or sensor fusion

  • Experience in magnetic/gravity modeling or navigation algorithms

  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++

  • Strong publication record and collaborative skills

  • Experience with quantum sensing, SLAM, or field data collection

  • PhD in Physics, Geophysics, Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, or related fields

  • Strong background in signal processing, ML, or sensor fusion

  • Experience in magnetic/gravity modeling or navigation algorithms

  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++

  • Strong publication record and collaborative skills

  • Experience with quantum sensing, SLAM, or field data collection

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