Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, located in the serene hills of Himachal Pradesh, is a premier institution dedicated to fostering excellence in education and research. Known for its cutting-edge research facilities and a vibrant academic environment, IIT Mandi is committed to nurturing innovative minds and contributing to the technological advancement of the nation.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯 PROJECT DETAILS

• Title of the Project:   Design, implementation and benchmarking of variational quantum eigensolvers on indigenous noisy-intermediate-scale-quantum devices for chemical and strategic applications 
• Funding Agency:  Department of Science and Technology (DST) – National Quantum Mission (NQM) 
• Name(s) of the Project Investigator(s) Dr. Jaskaran Singh 
• School/Center Center for Quantum Science and Technologies (CQST) 
• Duration of the Project In months: 36 Months End date: 13/08/2029

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Mandatory Qualification: B. Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. (or equivalent) in Physics / Engineering Physics / Applied Physics / Photonics / Chemical Sciences with 60% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA or equivalent Maximum 30 years as on the last date of application Page 1 of 3 marks Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Kamand – 175 075, District – Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India AND Qualified in at least one of the following: CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) / GATE / INSPIRE Fellowship / Any other national-level fellowship (recognized by DST / UGC / CSIR). AND Desirable Qualifications: Candidates having experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred: Quantum optics and photonics /Quantum information/Quantum Computing/Quantum communications/Physics; Scientific programming languages including Python, Julia, MATLAB, Mathematica. Additional Desirable essential) Qualification: (but not M. Tech. / M. E. (or equivalent) in Physics / Engineering Physics / Applied Physics / Photonics/ Chemical Sciences with 60% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA or equivalent marks

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA (if applicable)

💺 JOB LOCATION

IIT Mandi, 175 005 Himachal Pradesh

📝 HOW TO APPLY

The candidates who are interested in applying for the above post should submit their details, GATE score card / CSIR UGC – NET (JRF/LS) certificate / INSPIRE fellowship certificate / any other national-level fellowship certificate, and CV online via the following link: Google form link: https://forms.gle/jrFoni2kGyD8GkkN6

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 05:00 PM on 20th September 2026.

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand Campus, VPO Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh – 175075, India

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position.

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://iitmandi.ac.in/recruitment/IITM_DST_NQM_JSN_615.pdf

In conclusion, this opportunity at IIT Mandi offers a promising career path for aspiring researchers in the field of Physics. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be part of this prestigious institution.