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- Condensed Matter Physics or Electronics
- Nonlinear crystals
- Quantum communications
- Crystal growth and characterization
- Condensed matter physics
- Ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials
- Dielectric and magnetic properties
- Cryogenic measurements
- Quantum materials and experimental condensed matter physics
Location- IIT Delhi
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics or Electronics, with First Class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate discipline.
OR
- First Class M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Science/Engineering with 6 years of experience.
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting thesis defence may also apply, subject to satisfying the other criteria.
Desirable/Relevant Expertise:
Candidates should preferably have a strong research record in:
- Ferroelectric and piezoelectric characterization
- P–E hysteresis-loop measurements
- Piezoelectric strain measurements
- d33 coefficient measurements
- Dielectric characterization
- Impedance measurements
- Magnetization studies
- LabVIEW programming
- Building custom experimental cryogenic measurement setups
- Operation and troubleshooting of cryogenic magnetic-property measurement systems
- Good publication record in international journals
Job/Position Description-
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) invites applications from Indian nationals for 01 position of Principal Project Scientist under a DRDO-funded research project titled “High quality single crystal growth of nonlinear crystals for quantum communications” (RPO4672G_SN). The position is based in the Department of Physics, IIT Delhi, and involves research on nonlinear crystals, ferroelectric and piezoelectric characterization, dielectric/magnetic measurements, and cryogenic experimental systems.
The appointment is contractual, with consolidated pay renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. IIT Delhi’s IRD unit uses the IRD/REC-4 application process for project appointments.
Designation
Principal Project Scientist – 01 Post
Job Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| Department | Department of Physics |
| Project Title | High quality single crystal growth of nonlinear crystals for quantum communications |
| Project Code | RPO4672G_SN |
| Funding Agency | Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management, DRDO |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Kaustuv Manna |
| manakaustuv@gmail.com | |
| Project Duration | Up to 11 March 2027 |
| Position | Principal Project Scientist – 01 |
| Monthly Pay | ₹75,600 – ₹77,870 – ₹80,210 – ₹82,620 – ₹85,100 – ₹87,650 – ₹92,900 – ₹95,780 – ₹98,650 – ₹1,01,610 + HRA @ 27% |
| Job Type | Contractual Project Appointment |
| Location | IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
The selected candidate will work on the growth and characterization of high-quality nonlinear single crystals for quantum communication applications. The work is expected to involve advanced experimental characterization of materials, including ferroelectric, piezoelectric, dielectric and magnetic measurements.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Conducting experimental research on nonlinear crystal materials.
- Performing ferroelectric and piezoelectric characterization.
- Carrying out P–E hysteresis, piezoelectric strain and d33 measurements.
- Performing dielectric and impedance measurements.
- Conducting magnetization studies.
- Developing/customizing experimental measurement systems.
- Programming and controlling experiments using LabVIEW.
- Working with cryogenic measurement setups and troubleshooting cryogenic magnetic-property measurement systems.
- Contributing to research publications and project reports.
- Supporting the overall research objectives related to nonlinear crystals and quantum communications.
How to Apply-
Interested candidates should:
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD recruitment website. IIT Delhi lists IRD/REC-4 as the application form for selection under sponsored projects/consultancies.
- Fill in the application with complete details of:
- Educational qualifications
- Percentage/Division
- Research/work experience
- Relevant technical expertise
- Publications and other supporting information
- Send the completed application by email to:
Prof. Kaustuv Manna
Email: manakaustuv@gmail.com
The advertisement number/position details should be mentioned in the email subject line.
IIT Delhi may shortlist candidates using higher criteria from among those meeting the advertised requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the online interview. IIT Delhi’s IRD recruitment system confirms that project appointments are handled through its recruitment process and shortlisted candidates are notified for interviews
