Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Designation/Position-  Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar

IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, invites applications for Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar from eligible and interested candidates

About- IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the banks of river Sabarmati. IITGN is rated India’s first 5-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for minimizing the negative impact on the environment. The campus has been declared India’s first 5-star for ensuring food safety and promoting healthy eating. Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar

Research/Job Area- Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Materials Science discipline

Location- IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India  

Eligibility/Qualification–

Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Materials Science discipline with a very good academic record throughout.

OR

M.Tech./M.S. or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Materials Science discipline with a minimum of 02 years of post-qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design in an organization/Industry of repute.

The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualification will be a minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10^th and 12^th.

Job/Position Description- 

Key Responsibilities

• Build and calibrate physics-based TCAD models of diamond MOSFETs.
• Perform device and process simulations to optimise the gate stack, driftregion design, field plates and edge-termination schemes for high breakdown voltage and low specific on-resistance.
• Develop and execute cleanroom process flows for diamond devices, covering surface termination, photolithography, atomic layer deposition of high-k gate dielectrics, ICP-RIE dry etching and Ohmic and Schottky metallisation.
• Carry out material and structural characterisation using Raman spectroscopy, AFM, XPS, SEM/TEM and ellipsometry to qualify epitaxial layers, surface terminations and dielectric interfaces.
• Perform electrical characterisation of fabricated devices, including I-V, C-V, transfer and output characteristics, breakdown, Hall and TLM measurements, along with high-temperature and reliability testing.
• Correlate measured device data with simulation, extract model parameters, and feed the outcome back into the next design iteration and process split.
• Maintain process parameters, calibration records and design databases; prepare technical reports and manuscripts; track project milestones and guide junior project team members.

How to Apply- 

http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The CV should clearly include:

• Educational qualifications, including degrees, institutions, year of graduation and CGPA/grades.
  • Details of relevant academic, research and industry projects. 
  • Technical expertise and tool experience. 
  • Professional experience, including internships or full-time employment (if applicable). 
  • Publications, patents, open-source contributions, technical reports, or other notable academic/professional achievements (if applicable). 
  • Awards, scholarships, certifications, and other accomplishments relevant to the position. 
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) (1–2 pages)

The Statement of Purpose should address the following:

• Your motivation for applying for this position. 
  • Your prior experience and expertise relevant to the role.
  • How your technical skills, research experience and career aspirations align with the job description. 

Your long-term career goals and how this position will help you achieve them. 

Last Date for Apply– 18 September 2026

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