Designation/Position- Postdoctoral Position at IIT
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar invites applications for Postdoc Position at IIT Roparr from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar is one of the eight new IITs set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, to expand the reach and enhance the quality of technical education in the country. This institute is committed to providing state-of-the-art technical education in a variety of fields and also for facilitating transmission of knowledge in keeping with the latest developments in pedagogy. Postdoc Position at IIT Ropar
Research/Job Area- Science or Engineering
Location- IIT Ropar
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. degree holders in Science or Engineering (or those having their thesis submission certificate), with expertise in experimental condensed matter physics. The applicant should have completed PhD within the past 5 years.
Upper Age Limit: Below 35 years on the last date of submission of the application (Relaxation as per funding agency norms).
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the Post-Doc Fellow position (1) under the mentorship of Assistant Professor Dr. Lakhan Bainsla (PI) in the Department of Physics at the Indian
Institute of Technology Ropar. The candidate will work on the project entitled “Energy-efficient Quantum Materials-based Magnetic Tunnel Junctions for Unconventional Computing Applications” funded by MeitY under the MeitY-NSF scheme. The candidate should have a strong background in the development of magnetic thin films and heterostructures, spin-orbit torque measurements and analysis, and a basic understanding of quantum materials and their potential applications in spintronic technologies. The advertised position is part of a prestigious MeitY–NSF joint project. The selected candidate will engage in close collaboration with leading national and international research groups involved in the project. This role offers an excellent platform to build strong professional networks, gain international exposure, and develop valuable leadership and collaborative research skills.
Post: Postdoctoral Fellow
Positions: 01
Duration: Initially for one year, extendable up to 06 months based on the performance or until the project’s completion, whichever is earlier.
Emoluments: Fellowship Rs. 67000/- per month + 9% HRA per month.
How to Apply-
- Completely filled application form (given on the following sheet)
- Detailed CV (detailing prior research/industrial experience)
- Overview of PhD/Postdoc work
- List of publications/patents in a separate sheet
- Copy of degree and certificates
- Recommendation letter (from Supervisor/ Other mentors)
A single consolidated PDF file mentioning “Application for Postdoctoral Position, your name” in the subject of your email, and send the email to lakhan.bainsla@iitrpr.ac.in
The short-listed candidates will be called for an online interview.
Last Date for Apply– 20 April 2026
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