Research Associate Job at IIT Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Designation/Position- Research Associate at IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay, Maharashtra, India invites applications for Research Associate at IIT Bombay from eligible and interested candidates
About- Established in 1958, the second of its kind, IIT Bombay was the first to be set up with foreign assistance. The funds from UNESCO came as Roubles from the then-Soviet Union. In 1961 Parliament decreed the IITs as ‘Institutes of National Importance’. Since then, IITB has grown from strength to strength to emerge as one of the top technical universities in the world.
Research/Job Area- Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplines
Location- IIT Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
- Proven experience in quantum photonics, integrated photonic devices, nanophotonics, or quantumoptics.
- Strong background in numerical modeling (FDTD, FEM) and experimental optics.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills; publications in top-tier journals preferred.
Job Profile:
- Design and simulation of integrated photonic circuits for quantum information applications.
- Experimental implementation and characterization of photonic qubits.
- Coordination with materials and fabrication teams across partner institutions.
- Drafting high-impact publications and contributing to project reports.
- Mentoring junior team members, including PhD students and interns.
Job/Position Description-
Job Title:Research Associate
Job Reference Number 50770810
Application End Date: 11.08.2025
Type of Employment: Proj. Staff Contract
No. of Position(s): 2
Project title: Reconfigurable and Scalable Photonic Qubit Architecture for Quantum Computing:Heterogeneous and Monolithic Approaches
About the project:
Location: Laboratory of Optics of Quantum Materials (LOQM), IIT Bombay
The Laboratory of Optics of Quantum Materials (LOQM), led by Prof. Anshuman Kumar at IIT Bombay, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position as part of a flagship project under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). This cutting-edge project aims to realize scalable and reconfigurable photonic qubit platforms using both heterogeneous integration and monolithic approaches—paving the way for next-generation quantum computing architectures.
Pay Details: Consolidated salary Rs.58000/- p.m. + HRA
General information:
The position is temporary for a period of 1 year and tenable only for the duration of the project. The appointment is for time bound project and the candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the project. The selection committee may offer lower or higher designation and lower or higher salary depending upon the experience and performance of the candidate in the interview.
Candidates called for interview will be required to attend at his/ her own expenses.
For any queries/clarification please contact: recruit@ircc.iitb.ac.in
How to Apply-
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online.
For any queries/clarification please contact: recruit@ircc.iitb.ac.in
Last Date– 11 August 2025
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