Designation/Position- Research Associate II at IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi, India, invites applications for Research Associate II at IIT Delhi from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is a public technical and research university in Hauz Khas, Delhi, India. It is one of the oldest Indian Institutes of Technology in India. Established in 1961. Applications from Indian nationals are invited for Project appointments under the following project. The appointment shall be on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project. Research Associate II at IIT Delhi
Research/Job Area-
The selected candidate will work in the field of:
- Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
- Integrated Receiver-on-Chip Design
- Optics and Photonics
- Electromagnetic Simulation
- Electronic and Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Applied Physics
Eligibility-
Applicants should possess:
- Ph.D. in one of the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Electrical Engineering
- Photonics
- Or any other relevant discipline.
- Strong research background in Photonic Circuit Design.
- Experience with commercial electromagnetic simulation software such as Lumerical FDTD or equivalent.
- Prior experience in photonics simulation or experimental photonics will be preferred.
Location- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
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Job/Position Description-
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has invited applications from eligible Indian nationals for the position of Research Associate-I under a sponsored research project in the Optics and Photonics Centre. The project focuses on the design and measurement of integrated receiver-on-chip components, offering an excellent opportunity for researchers with expertise in photonic integrated circuits, electromagnetic simulation, and photonics.
Designation: Research Associate-I (01 Position)
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | IITD/IRD/148/2026 |
| Position | Research Associate-I |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Department/Centre | Optics and Photonics Centre |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Salary | ₹58,000 per month + HRA @ 27% |
| Job Type | Project Position (Contractual) |
The Research Associate-I will be responsible for:
- Designing integrated receiver-on-chip components.
- Conducting photonic circuit design and simulations.
- Performing electromagnetic modelling and analysis.
- Working on photonic device measurements and characterization.
- Supporting the sponsored research activities under the Optics and Photonics Centre at IIT Delhi.
How to Apply-
Interested candidates should:
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website.
- Fill in the application form completely.
- Attach supporting documents including:
- Educational certificates
- Degree certificates
- Marksheets
- Experience certificates
- Recent CV
- Email the completed application along with documents to:
Prof. Awanish Pandey
Email: opcawanish@iitd.ac.in
Mention Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/148/2026 in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date for Apply– 03 August 2026
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