Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at IIT Hyderabad, India

September 12, 2026

Designation/Position- Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at IIT

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, invites applications for Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at IIT Hyderabad from eligible and interested candidates.

About- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is a public technical and research university in Sangareddy district, Telangana, India. IITH was founded in 2008 among the eight young Indian Institutes of Technology. It has 1,155 Undergraduate, 635 master and 893 Ph.D. students with 222 full-time faculties. Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at IIT Hyderabad

Department of Physics at IIT Hyderabad is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate-I in a project focused on Quantum Annealing and related problems. The role involves developing a Quantum Annealing Simulator and solving practical issues using this technology. Funding is provided by DST-NQM, and the project duration is one year, with possible extensions. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and a strong programming background. Applications are due by September 22, 2026, and include a CV, academic transcripts, a motivational statement, and references. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for online interviews.

Research Area: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Physics, Quantum Chemistry, Computer Science and related fields

Location: IIIT Hyderabad

Eligibility/Qualification:

Minimum eligibility requirements	Ph.D. in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Physics, Quantum Chemistry, Computer Science and related fields from recognized Institutes/Universities with strong background and interest in programming and numerical studies.
Desirable qualifications	Prior research experience in quantum optimization algorithms, driven dissipative quantum systems, AI/ML.

Job Description:

Applications are invited for the following position in a research project to be carried out at the Department of Physics, IIT Hyderabad

1	Name of post	Research Associate-I
2	Project title	QUANTUM ANNEALING AND OPTIMIZATION: MOBILITY, MULTI-MODAL LOGISTICS, RAILWAY RESOURCE SCHEDULING AND RELATED PROBLEMS
3	Job Description	Developing Quantum Annealing Simulator with speed-up protocols, Solving real-world problems using Quantum Annealing
4	Funding agency	DST-NQM
5	Duration of project	1 year as Research Associate-I with possibility of extension for 2 more years as Research Associate-II and III, respectively
6	Monthly compensation	Rs. 58,000+ HRA according to norms of the funding agency and institute

Selection process: Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about interview details. Online Interviews will be held within a few days of close of applications. The selected candidate will be informed by email and will be required to join immediately.

How to Apply:

Application procedure

Prepare a single pdf file containing the following informationo A Curriculum Vitae detailing your education and work history and experienceo Self-attested Masters mark sheets/transcripts and PhD certificate ((at least provisional degree certificate)
- A brief statement (maximum 1 page) on your motivation to undertake this project and how you think you can contribute to it considering your present expertise
- Contact details of two refereeso Links of two relevant research papers
How to apply: Fill out the google form here
After filling your application, please send an email at atanu@phy.iith.ac.in (Without any attachment strictly). Please mention “Application for RA, IITH: Your Name” in the subject line