Project Scientist (1) Position at IIT Delhi – New Delhi, India

Project Scientist (1) at IIT Delhi - Apply by 12 October 2020

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.

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.

ItemDetails
Project TitlePortable and High Precision Compact Gravimeter
DepartmentDepartment of Physics, IIT Delhi
Principal InvestigatorProf. Bodhaditya Santra
Emailbsantra@physics.iitd.ac.in
Advertisement No.IITD/IRD/244/2025
Date of Advertisement22/09/2025
Last Date to Apply07/10/2026
Consolidated Pay/FellowshipRs. 67,000/- p.m. + HRA @ 24%
Project DurationUp 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- 

  1. Download the application form (Form No. IRD/REC-4) from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi.
  2. 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).
  3. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the IIT Delhi Shortlisted Candidates Portal, along with interview details.
  4. For any queries, contact Prof. Bodhaditya Santra at the provided email.

Last Date for Apply– 07 October 2025

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