Postdoc in Superconducting Resonators and 3D Interconnects for Quantum Devices at IIT Hyderabad
Job Description
IIT Hyderabad’s Department of Electrical Engineering is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to design and fabricate superconducting resonators and vertical interconnects for quantum applications, on a project led by Prof. Shiv Govind Singh and funded by SRSTI Quantum Pvt. Ltd. It is an on-site, hands-on fabrication role for someone who already has postdoctoral experience.
At a glance
- Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate (time-bound project appointment)
- Project: Development of superconducting electrical resonators and vertical interconnects for quantum applications
- Funding agency (as written): SRSTI QUANTUM PVT. LTD
- Pay: Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,20,000 per month (consolidated)
- Duration: 1 year
- Apply by: 23 September 2026
Superconducting quantum processors rely on microwave resonators to read out and connect qubits, and on wiring that can carry signals in and out of densely packed chips. Vertical, through-chip superconducting interconnects allow chips to be stacked in 3D, a key step towards larger processors.
About the postdoctoral role
- Design and fabricate superconducting resonators for quantum applications
- Develop superconducting vertical interconnects for 3D integration
- Model and simulate devices with COMSOL or Ansys
- Carry out micro- and nano-fabrication following clean-room protocols
The position is on-site on the IIT Hyderabad campus. Campus accommodation is subject to availability, without the HRA component, as per norms.
Eligibility
- Ph.D. with a B.Tech/M.Tech or equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- At least one year of postdoctoral experience
- At least three publications in SCI-indexed Q1 journals
- Experience in modelling and simulation (COMSOL/Ansys), micro/nano fabrication and clean-room protocols
- Experience designing and fabricating resonators for quantum applications, and with superconducting vertical interconnects for 3D integration
- A good academic record throughout, and good writing and communication skills
Candidates are shortlisted on eligibility, academic record and relevant experience, and only shortlisted candidates are told the interview date by email. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee an interview. If no suitable candidate is found, the post may be left vacant and re-advertised.
Pay and duration
- Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,20,000 per month (consolidated)
- Duration: 1 year
How to apply
Email your CV and a cover letter to sgsingh@ee.iith.ac.in with the subject line “POSTDOC in Quantum Applications”. You can write to the same address with any questions.
Key dates
- Applications close: 23 September 2026
- Interview: date sent by email to shortlisted candidates
Please read the official IIT Hyderabad advertisement (PDF) before applying, and browse more quantum technology jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Official advertisement: iith.ac.in
How to prepare for this application
- Resonator physics: quality factors, loss mechanisms such as two-level systems, and how you measure them.
- Fabrication: superconducting thin-film deposition, lithography and etching; bring process flows you ran.
- 3D integration: read about through-silicon vias and bump bonding in superconducting quantum hardware.
- Simulation: show a COMSOL or Ansys model you validated against measurement.
- Publications: the post requires three Q1 papers, so pick one to discuss in depth.
About IIT Hyderabad
IIT Hyderabad was established in 2008 as one of India's newer Indian Institutes of Technology and has its campus at Kandi, near Sangareddy in Telangana, about an hour from Hyderabad city. It runs a large portfolio of sponsored research, including projects under the National Quantum Mission.
