02 Project Research Scientist at IITB, India: Apply by 11 July 2025

July 7, 2025

Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist at IITB

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, invites applications for Project Research Scientist at IITB from eligible and interested candidates.

About- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a public technical and research university located in Powai in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. IIT Bombay was founded in 1958. In 1961, the Parliament decreed IITs as Institutes of National Importance. Project Research Scientist at IITB

Research/Job Area- Engineering or Technology

Location- Mumbai

Eligibility/Qualification–

Doctoral Degree in Science or Masters Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and
Three years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions orScience and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.

Job Profile:

Quantum Diamond Microscope Development and Sensitivity Enhancement (Experimental & Theoretical)
Conduct research to identify and understand bottlenecks limiting the sensitivity of quantum diamond microscopes.
Develop and implement experimental techniques to enhance per-pixel sensitivity.
Theoretically model and simulate quantum sensing mechanisms to optimize imaging performance.
Development of diamond pillar fabrications and sensitivity calibration.
Design and execute experiments involving nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond for high-sensitivity magnetometry for technology translation.
Analyse experimental data to refine theoretical models and improve measurement protocols.
Collaborate with team to integrate findings into existing quantum sensing setups.
Adaptive Optics for Super-Resolution NV Imaging (Primarily Theoretical)
Develop theoretical models for implementing adaptive optics in quantum diamond microscopy. • Investigate strategies for achieving super-resolution imaging in widefield NV-based magnetometry.
Collaborate with Prof. Saikat Guha at UMD to refine theoretical frameworks and determine experimental requirements.
Work on computational techniques, including wavefront correction and optical phase manipulation, to improve imaging resolution.
Propose and design experimental protocols based on theoretical insights for future implementation.
Coordinate with experimental team to come up with implementation plan.
Conduct research to identify and understand bottlenecks limiting the sensitivity of quantum diamond microscopes.
Develop and implement experimental techniques to enhance per-pixel sensitivity.
Theoretically model and simulate quantum sensing mechanisms to optimize imaging performance.
Development of diamond pillar fabrications and sensitivity calibration.
Design and execute experiments involving nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond for high-sensitivity magnetometry for technology translation.
Analyse experimental data to refine theoretical models and improve measurement protocols.
Collaborate with team to integrate findings into existing quantum sensing setups.

Age Limit:40 Years

Job/Position Description-

Job Title: Project Scientist II

Job Reference Number 50762168

Application End Date: 11.07.2025

Type of Employment: Proj. Staff Contract

No. of Position(s): 2

IITB Project Recruitment:

Project title: Diamond quantum defects-based sensing

About the project: This project can be broadly divided into two parts –

Development and Sensitivity Enhancement of Quantum Diamond Microscope. This involves bothexperimental implementation and theoretical modeling.
Primarily theoretical study of adaptive optics for super-resolution NV imaging.

Pay Details: Consolidated salary Rs.67000/- p.m. + HRA

General information:

The position is temporary for a period of 1 year and tenable only for the duration of the project.