Designation/Position- Project Scientist (1) Position
IIT Delhi, India, invites applications for Project Scientist (1) Position at IIT Delhi from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is inviting applications for a project appointment on a contractual basis. The appointment will be renewable yearly or until the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. Candidates of Indian nationality are invited to appear for a walk-in test/interview for this project appointment under the “Pre-compliance and Clinical Validation of Implantable and Diagnostic Devices” project.
Research/Job Area- Physics or related disciplines
Experimental Physics, focusing on portable and precision measurement instrumentation (gravimeter), atomic and optical systems.
Location- IIT Delhi
Eligibility/Qualification–
- 1st class M.Sc / B.Tech in Physics or related disciplines with 3 years’ experience in R&D
- OR Ph.D. in Experimental Physics or related areas
- Experience in atomic and optical system design
- Prior work with external cavity diode lasers
- Knowledge of vacuum chambers relevant to cold atom experiments
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Job/Position Description-
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), under the Industrial Research & Development Unit, invites applications from Indian nationals for a contract-based project position. The appointment is for research on a portable and high-precision compact gravimeter, contributing to the advancement of scientific instrumentation in the Department of Physics. The contract is renewable yearly or up to the project’s duration, whichever is earlier.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Portable and High Precision Compact Gravimeter |
| Department | Department of Physics, IIT Delhi |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Bodhaditya Santra |
| bsantra@physics.iitd.ac.in | |
| Advertisement No. | IITD/IRD/244/2025 |
| Date of Advertisement | 22/09/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07/10/2026 |
| Consolidated Pay/Fellowship | Rs. 67,000/- p.m. + HRA @ 24% |
| Project Duration | Up to 07/06/2026 or as extended |
- Conduct research and development on a portable, high-precision gravimeter.
- Set up and maintain external cavity diode lasers.
- Work on vacuum chambers for cold atom experiments.
- Design and implement atomic and optical measurement systems.
- Prepare reports and documentation as required by the research project.
How to Apply-
- Download the application form (Form No. IRD/REC-4) from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi.
- Submit the completed form with full educational qualifications, marks/division, work experience, etc. via email with the advertisement number in the subject line to Prof. Bodhaditya Santra (bsantra@physics.iitd.ac.in).
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the IIT Delhi Shortlisted Candidates Portal, along with interview details.
- For any queries, contact Prof. Bodhaditya Santra at the provided email.
Last Date for Apply– 07 October 2025
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