Designation/Position- Research Associate I (RA-1) Post
IIT Kanpur, India, invites applications for Research Associate I (RA-1) Post from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a public technical and research university in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act. Research Associate I (RA-1) Post
Research/Job Area- Condensed Matter Physics/ Optics/ Electrical Engineering/ Material Science Engineering
Location- IIT Kanpur
Eligibility/Qualification–
Minimum Qualification:
PhD in Condensed Matter Physics/ Optics/ Electrical Engineering/ Material Science Engineering
Desirable Skills
- Experience in working in an experimental laboratory with a high preference for optics laboratory and 2D materials.
- Experience in coding with Python or Labview for interfacing.
- Experience in nanofabrication with high preference for electron beam lithography.
Job Profile
- Candidate will be responsible for research work which includes fabrication of devices with 2D materials, optics measurement with device fabricated, coding to interface instruments as well as analyse measurement data for the project.
- Candidate will assist PI in other project activities.
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited for the post of research associate I (1 nos.) in the field of Quantum Materials and Devices funded by National Quantum Mission (NQM) at IIT Kanpur.
Consolidated Salary: INR 58000 + 18% HRA per month.
Nature of Position: Temporary / Contractual.
Duration of appointment: The appointment is for 1 year.
How to Apply-
Interested candidates may apply via email (sudiptad@iitk.ac.in) with a resume giving full details of qualifications by 22nd July 2026. The advertisement number and post applied for should be mentioned in the subject line of the email (2026 ra1 “Name of candidate”). The resume must be a consolidated pdf including (a) Institute name and the year of PhD degree; (b) PhD supervisor name (c) List of publications (d) work experience related to the desirable skill or job profile mentioned in this advertisement
Selection Process
The department reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates with satisfying qualifications and experience. The selection will be based on offline and/or online interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the date of the interview.
Last Date for Apply– 22 July 2026
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