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/Electrical Engineering
- Optics and Photonics
- Fiber Optics
- Fiber Lasers
- High-power Laser Sources
- Laser Systems for Defence & Countermeasure Applications
Location- IIT Delhi
Eligibility/Qualification–
Option A
- Ph.D. in Physics / Electrical Engineering or closely related areas relevant to Optics and Photonics
- From a recognized university
- First Class in M.Sc.
- Minimum 1 year post-Ph.D. experience in:
- Fiber optics
- Fiber lasers
- Related laser technologies
OR
Option B
- First Class M.Tech / M.Sc. in:
- Optics
- Photonics
- Lasers
- Related academic programs
- Minimum 15 years of experience in areas related to:
- Fiber lasers
- Optical fibers
- Laser system development
(Experience counted after completion of M.Tech/M.Sc.)
Relaxation:
- 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a contractual project position under a Ministry of Defence–funded research project at the Optics and Photonics Centre, IIT Delhi. The appointment will be on a contract basis with consolidated pay, renewable annually or up to the project duration, whichever is earlier. The project focuses on the development of high-power laser sources for countermeasure applications.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Development of 2 µm and 4 µm Laser Sources for Countermeasure Applications |
| Designation | Principal Project Scientist |
| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Funding Agency | Ministry of Defence, New Delhi |
| Project Investigators | Prof. Ritwick Das / Prof. Gayathri Bharathan |
| Department/Centre | Optics and Photonics Centre |
| Institution | IIT Delhi |
| Project Duration | Up to 18 November 2027 |
| Appointment Type | Contractual (Consolidated Pay) |
| Mode of Interview | Online |
| Application Mode |
Designation
Principal Project Scientist
Pay / Fellowship
- Principal Project Scientist Pay Scale (Consolidated):
₹76,600 – ₹1,01,610 per month - HRA: @ 27% (as applicable)
- Salary for retired/superannuated government employees will be fixed as per IRD norms
- Design and development of 2 µm and 4 µm laser sources
- Research and experimentation in fiber lasers and optical systems
- Integration and testing of laser components
- Contribution to defence-oriented countermeasure technologies
- Documentation, reporting, and collaboration with project investigators
- Supporting project milestones and deliverables until project completion
How to Apply-
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website:
👉 http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec - Fill in complete details including:
- Educational qualifications (with percentage/division)
- Work experience
- Relevant research expertise
- Email the duly filled application form with Advertisement Number mentioned in the subject line to:
📧 Prof. Gayathri Bharathan
Email: gayathrib@iitd.ac.in
Selection Process
- IIT Delhi reserves the right to apply higher shortlisting criteria
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed
- Shortlisted candidates’ names will be displayed on:
👉 http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted - Interview will be conducted online
Last Date for Apply– 13 January 2026
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