Research Associate-I Position at IACS, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India
Designation/Position- Research Associate-I Position at IACS
Indian Association for The Cultivationof Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India invites applications for Research Associate-I Position at IACS from eligible and interested candidates.
About- The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) is a society registered under Act XXI of 1860 and the corresponding State Act viz. the West Bengal State Registration Act 1961, with its headquarters at 2A & 2B, Raja S. C. Mallick Road, Calcutta – 700 032, West Bengal, India. It has a Governing Council with a number of members elected or nominated and the Registrar as its Non-Member Secretary. The Council has the functions, duties, and power as envisaged in the Memorandum and Bye-Laws and as per the provisions of the relevant Act.
Research/Job Area- Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/Physical Sciences/Physics
Location- Indian Association for The Cultivation Of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/Physical Sciences/Physics in the area of electronic structure theory (quantum chemistry) and quantum computing (with skills in programming) with good academic records. Candidates MUST have expertise in implementing quantum chemistry codes in established or in-house software packages.
Job/Position Description-
Online Interviews will be held at IACS, Kolkata for the recruitment of one Research Associate to conduct research in the area of quantum chemistry and dynamics of excited states.Â
Fellowship: As per rules of the funding agency (National Quantum Mission)
Application Deadline: 16/09/2026
Time and Date of the Interview: Online mode (shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email)
Duration: The post is purely temporary for 1 year (extension of 1-2 year possible based on performance evaluation).to Apply-Â
How to Apply-
Interested candidates with the above qualifications and experiences are requested to apply with CV to Prof. Debashree Ghosh at the Email: pcdg@iacs.res.in.
Applicants must provide proper contact details (mobile no. and email) and show up for interview. For further details and queries applicants may write to: Professor Debashree Ghosh, School of Chemical Sciences, IACS
