Research Associate Job at IIT Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Designation/Position- Research Associate at IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay, Maharashtra, India invites applications for Research Associate at IIT Bombay from eligible and interested candidates
About- Established in 1958, the second of its kind, IIT Bombay was the first to be set up with foreign assistance. The funds from UNESCO came as Roubles from the then-Soviet Union. In 1961 Parliament decreed the IITs as ‘Institutes of National Importance’. Since then, IITB has grown from strength to strength to emerge as one of the top technical universities in the world.
Research/Job Area- Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related computational field
Location- IIT Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related computational field with a minimum of 1 year of industry or research experience and a dissertation focused on semiconductor devices modelling and simulations.
- Proven track record in Semiconductor Device Modeling and simulations for sub-micron optoelectronic devices.
- High proficiency in industrial or academic TCAD suites (e.g., Synopsys Sentaurus, Silvaco) and device characterization will be a plus.
- Experience with density functional theory (DFT) tools (e.g., Quantum Espresso, VASP).
- Deep understanding of scattering, tunnelling mechanisms, generation-recombination, van der Waals interfaces, and solid-state breakdown mechanisms.
- Strong understanding of light-matter interaction, visible and infrared detection, and high-speed electronics.
- Proven research experience with avalanche photodiodes, SPADs, SACM, or related semiconductor photonic devices.
- Strong publication record demonstrating scientific impact and technical expertise.
- Proficiency in scientific programming such as Python, MATLAB or C.
- Familiarity with semiconductor device fabrication and cleanroom processes.
Job Profile:
We are seeking a talented, highly skilled and motivated research scientist with strong fundamentals in Semiconductor Device Physics to join our team and contribute to the development of wafer scale emitter and detector arrays for multi wavelength room temperature photonic quantum technologies. In this role you will lead the theoretical analysis, design, and optimization of 2D Tungsten Diselenide
(WSeâ‚‚) based Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) and model low-threshold avalanche effects, impact ionization dynamics, and quantum transport phenomena to develop next-generation, high-sensitivity optoelectronic devices.
Job/Position Description-
Job Title: Research Associate III
Job Reference Number 50974501
Application End Date: 12.10.2026
Type of Employment: Proj. Staff Contract
No. of Position(s):Â 1
Project title: Wafer-scale Emitter and Detector Arrays for Multi-wavelength Room Temperature Photonic QuantumTechnologies
About the project: National Quantum mission project. This work will deal with the detailed modeling of Avalanche photodetectors.
Pay Details:
Consolidated Salary Rs.67000 + HRA (If applicable) p.m.
How to Apply-
- Applicants possessing the requisite qualification(s) and relevant experience may apply online at https://rnd.iitb.ac.in/jobs link.
- The soft copy of the application/resume sent over e-mail to any Institute Officials will not be considered for the selection process.
