Project Scientist II Position at IIT Madras, India

December 29, 2025

Designation/Position- Project Scientist II Position at IIT

IIT Madras, India invites application for Project Scientist II Position at IIT from eligible and interested candidates

About- Applications are invited for the temporary post of Project Research Scientist-I, Department of Medical science and Technology, IIT Madras.

Research/Job Area- Physics/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Microwave/ RF related field

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Location- IIT Madras, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

PhD/ MTech/ MSc/ MS in Physics/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Microwave/ RF related field with 2 years of relevant experience in Microwave/ RF Plasma related simulation analysis and modelling.

Expertise and hands on experience in any one of the Multiphysics simulation software (ANSYS / CST Studio / COMSOL).

Desired Skills:

Proficiency in electromagnetic and plasma modelling and simulation using ANSYS/CST Studio/COMSOL.
Strong understanding of plasma physics and hands-on experience with Microwave/RF component design.
Demonstrated expertise in computational modelling techniques related to low-temperature plasma physics, electromagnetics simulation and plasma diagnostics.
Familiarity with safety standards and reliability assessment methods for MP-CVD chamber design.
Practical experience with common microwave and low-temperature plasma diagnostic tools.
Self-motivated team player with strong collaboration, communication and computer skills.

Job/Position Description-

Applications are invited for the temporary post of Research Scientistfor Microwave Plasma CVD Design and Developmentat India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD), IIT Madras. Co-ordinator: Prof. M. S. Ramachandra Rao, Department of Physics, IIT Madras Duration: Initially for one year, later extendable based on the performance.

Number of Vacancies: 01

Post	Pay
Research Scientist	Rs. 75,000/- to Rs. 1,25,000/- per month

Conceive of innovative chamber designs, based on sound principles, for microwave plasma CVD systems.
Conduct electromagnetic and computational analysis of various types of microwave plasma CVD reactor (Microwave Resonating Cavity) for diamond growth.
Design, model, and optimize electric field distributions within various microwave resonant cavities, and benchmark their performance against commercially adopted cavity designs to identify the most effective geometry for high-quality, large-area diamond synthesis.
Conduct experimental validation of electromagnetic and plasma simulation results using plasma diagnostics tools, ensuring strong correlation between theoretical predictions and measured behavior in fabricated resonant cavities.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members through regular discussions, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions to refine cavity concepts and improve simulation accuracy and reactor performance.

How to Apply-

Candidates should apply online only in the website https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php – (Please check the advertisement number Advt.204/2025 displayed and submit the application for the relevant position).