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 Science Education and Research Bhopal

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) is a premier institute dedicated to providing high-quality education and research in the field of science. Established by the Government of India, IISER Bhopal aims to promote scientific knowledge and innovation through its rigorous academic programs and cutting-edge research initiatives.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯Project Details

• Project Title -“Diamond quantum defects based sensing”.
• Duration – Twelve Months
•  Sponsored by – Qmet Technology Foundation
• Project description: The project involves development of tools and techniques that exploit atom-like defects in diamond as quantum sensors to achieve very high sensitivities and high spatial resolution

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

 M. Sc. in Physics, M.Tech/B.Tech in ECE/EE/CS/Physics or related disciplines with good academic record (first class/division or minimum CPI of 7.0/10.0). Candidate must have qualified a National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC-NET JRF, JEST, GATE, etc.) with a valid rank/score at the time of applying for this post.

Additional Qualifications: Candidates having experience with 2D Materials, Optics, Photonics, Nanofabrication, Quantum Information, Solid-state NMR, Scanning Probe Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Magneto- optical Characterization Techniques, Cryogenics, Lock-in Techniques, Python Programming, Electron Spin Resonance, Quantum Optimal Control and Atomic Magnetometry will be preferred. Candidates having expertise in designing, fabrication, testing of indigenous instruments in the field of lasers & optics, developing low noise analog & digital electronics, developing FPGA & Arduino based systems, mechanical & software development and magnet design will be preferred.   

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Rs. 37k p.m. + HRA (18%)

💺 JOB LOCATION

IISER Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Applications containing a cover letter, a detailed CV, name and address of 2 referees as well as a brief writeup on any research work experience should be sent by email ONLY to phani@iiserb.ac.in. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. For more details and context, please visit the webpage http://home.iiserb.ac.in/~phani/ of Dr. Phani Kumar.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before October 25th 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462066, India

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position.

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.iiserb.ac.in/assets_external/vacancy/r&d/5a09020bc95e7b18d7dffc026c3174ce.pdf