Designation/Position- Project Consultant Position at IIT
IIT Roorkee, India invites applications for Project Consultant Position at IIT from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is a premier public technical and research university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, headed by Director Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi. It is formerly known as University of Roorkee and Thomason College of Civil Engineering. Project Consultant Position at IIT
Research/Job Area- Science / Engineering / Engineering Science or equivalent
- Quantum Computing
- Integrated Photonics
- Silicon Photonics
- Photonic Qubit Architectures
- Electronics and Experimental Photonics
Location- IIT Roorkee
Eligibility/Qualification–
Ph.D. degree in Science / Engineering / Engineering Science or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of research and/or industry experience
Strong background in electronics and/or integrated photonics work
Desirable:
- Experience in silicon photonics
- Proven track record of publications and/or patents
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for a Project Consultant position under a consultancy/research project titled RASPAC (Reconfigurable and Scalable Photonic Qubit Architecture for Quantum Computing). The position is based in the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, under the supervision of Prof. Rajesh Kumar. The project focuses on advanced quantum photonic architectures using heterogeneous and monolithic approaches.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | RASPAC – Reconfigurable and Scalable Photonic Qubit Architecture |
| Position | Project Consultant |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Institution | IIT Roorkee |
| Department | Physics |
| Sponsor | T-Hub, IIT Delhi under NQM Scheme (DST, New Delhi) |
| Salary | ₹1,25,000/month + 10% HRA + 5% annual increment |
| Duration | Till March 2031 or end of project (whichever is earlier) |
| Interview Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Interview Time | 11:00 AM |
Designation
Project Consultant
The selected Project Consultant will be responsible for:
- Building new experimental setups
- Installation and operation of advanced equipment
- Assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) in:
- Smooth execution of project aims and objectives
- Addressing technical and implementation challenges
- Co-supervision of PhD, PG, UG thesis students and interns aligned with RASPAC
- Taking initiative in setting up a start-up company based on the outcomes of the RASPAC project
How to Apply-
Candidates must appear for a walk-in interview and submit the following documents at the time of interview to the office of the Principal Investigator:
- Application on plain paper
- Detailed CV with chronological academic details
- Experience details (research/industry)
- Attested copies of:
- Degree certificates
- Experience certificates
- Original certificates for verification during the interview
Note:
- Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before appearing.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.
Last Date- 15 January 2026 (Walk-in)
Walk-in Interview Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
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