Project Research Scientist Position at IITB: IIT Bombay, India

May 18, 2026

Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist Position at IITB

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, invites applications for the Project Research Scientist Position 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 Position at IITB

Research/Job Area- Physics

Location- Mumbai

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Doctoral Degree in Science

Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology.

Background: Physics – focus on experimental condensed matter, optics, quantum optics,

Nanoscience and Nano Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer science, Materials Science with preferable hands on experimental skills in optics and strong theoretical background.

Job Profile:

1. 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.
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.

2. 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.

Job/Position Description-

Job Title: Project Scientist I

Job Reference Number 50905582

Application End Date: 22.05.2026

Type of Employment: Proj. Staff Contract

No. of Position(s): 1

IITB Project Recruitment: Project title: Diamond quantum defects-based sensing

About the project: Development and Sensitivity Enhancement of Quantum Diamond Microscope. This involves both experimental implementation and theoretical modeling.

Pay Details: Consolidated Salary Rs.77,000 + HRA (as applicable) per month.

How to Apply-

Applicants possessing the requisite qualification(s) and relevant experience may apply online at https://rnd.iitb.ac.in/jobs link.
The hard /soft copy of the application form submitted online in the application portal is not required to be sent by post/ email.
The soft copy of the application/resume sent over e-mail to any Institute Officials will not be considered for the selection process.