Project Scientist Position at IIT Bombay: Maharashtra, India

Designation/Position- Scientist Position at IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay, Powai, India invites application for Senior Project Scientist Position at IIT Bombay from eligible and interested candidates

About- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a public technical and research university located in Powai, Mumbai, India. IIT Bombay was founded in 1958. In 1961, the Parliament decreed IITs as Institutes of National Importance. Scientist Position at IIT Bombay

Research/Job Area- Nanotechnology, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering,
Semiconductor Technology, Physics, Microelectronics, or a closely related discipline

The position is primarily focused on:

• Advanced nanoelectronics
• Semiconductor fabrication
• Plasma and dry etching
• Reactive Ion Etching (RIE)
• Inductively Coupled Plasma Reactive Ion Etching (ICP-RIE)
• Semiconductor process development and integration
• MEMS device fabrication
• Process optimization and qualification
• Plasma physics and gas chemistry
• Cleanroom operations
• Equipment qualification and maintenance
• Process characterization and yield improvement

Location- IIT Bombay

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential Qualification

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in any of the following disciplines or a closely related field:

• Nanotechnology
• Electronics Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Semiconductor Technology
• Physics
• Microelectronics

Essential Experience

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of relevant post-Ph.D. experience in semiconductor fabrication.
• Experience in a cleanroom or research and development environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in plasma and dry etching systems, particularly RIE and ICP-RIE.
• Experience in semiconductor process development, equipment qualification, process standardization, and laboratory operations.

Hands-on Skills

Candidates should have practical expertise in:

• Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of plasma etching systems.
• Dry etching process development and recipe optimization.
• Process qualification and characterization.
• Plasma physics and gas chemistry.
• Etch selectivity, anisotropy, uniformity, and process repeatability.
• Profilometry and film thickness measurements.
• Microscopy and electrical characterization.
• Semiconductor process integration involving lithography, deposition, and etching.
• Equipment qualification, preventive maintenance, calibration, and laboratory documentation.
• Cleanroom operations, laboratory safety, chemical handling, and contamination control.

Desirable Skills

• Process standardization and establishment of baseline etching processes.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Process capability analysis and yield improvement.
• Process troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Project coordination experience.

Strongly Desirable

• Strong technical ownership of etching process modules.
• Ability to independently lead process development and laboratory operations.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement and equipment reliability.
• Strong organizational and mentoring abilities.

Job/Position Description- 

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) invites applications for one Project Research Scientist position under the project “Translation & Research for Advanced Nanoelectronics Growth (TaRANG)”, an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).

The selected candidate will work on advanced semiconductor and nanoelectronics research, with a major focus on plasma and dry etching processes, semiconductor fabrication, process development, equipment qualification, and cleanroom operations.

Designation

Project Research Scientist

Job Reference Number: 50929083

Advertisement Number: IRCC/EXT278/2026

The selected Project Research Scientist will be responsible for supporting advanced semiconductor and nanoelectronics research under the TaRANG project.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Lead the operation, maintenance, qualification, and optimization of plasma and dry etching systems.
2. Develop, standardize, and optimize dry etching processes for semiconductor and MEMS device fabrication.
3. Establish baseline etching recipes and ensure process stability, repeatability, and reproducibility.
4. Troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
5. Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, vendor support, and equipment upgrades.
6. Maintain SOPs, process documentation, maintenance records, and qualification reports.
7. Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols, laboratory safety requirements, and contamination-control practices.
8. Provide technical guidance and training to users operating etching equipment.
9. Collaborate with other semiconductor process modules to support integrated fabrication and R&D activities.
10. Contribute to continuous improvement of process performance, equipment reliability, and laboratory operations.

Salary / Pay Details

The position is offered at Pay Level PR-O2.

Salary: ₹42,000 to ₹84,000 per month
Additional Allowance: ₹7,500 Out of Campus Allowance, if applicable.

The institute may offer a different designation or salary level depending upon the candidate’s experience and performance during the selection process.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their applications online through the IIT Bombay Research & Development portal.

Official Application Portal: IIT Bombay R&D Jobs – Apply Online

How to Apply- 

Apply online

For queries or clarifications, candidates may contact:

Email: recruit@ircc.iitb.ac.in

Last Date for Apply– 20 August 2026

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