Research Associate-I (Postdoc) in Quantum Algorithms for Engineering Diagnostics, IISc Bengaluru (Dr Keshav Bharadwaj Ravi, DST Project)

Job Description

This quantum computing postdoc in India is a Research Associate-I post at IISc Bengaluru. The project is “Quantum algorithms and architecture for next generation diagnostics and beyond at scale”. It sits in the Department of Civil Engineering. Apply by email by 13 October 2026, 5:00 pm.

At a glance

• Post: Research Associate-I (Postdoctoral Researcher), 1 post; post 3 in Advt. No. CiE/KBR/2026-27/DST-NQM-01
• Where: Department of Civil Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
• Pay: ₹58,000 a month + HRA (consolidated)
• Duration: 2 months at first, extendable up to a year
• Apply by: 13 October 2026, 5:00 pm, by email

The Principal Investigator is Dr Keshav Bharadwaj Ravi. The funding agency is DST, and the advertisement number carries the tag DST-NQM. The same advertisement also lists a Project Trainee, a second Research Associate-I in structural health monitoring, and a Senior Research Fellow. This listing covers only the quantum algorithms post. The call is for Indian nationals only.

About the quantum algorithms postdoc post

• Research quantum algorithms for engineering diagnostics, as named in the project title
• Apply quantum computing ideas to engineering problems at scale
• Write code and run computational studies

The advertisement gives the project title and the desired skills. It does not list duties. The points above follow from those two.

Why this role matters

Most quantum algorithm research sits in physics or computer science. This project brings it to civil engineering diagnostics. That mix is rare in India, and it gives you a chance to test quantum methods on real engineering data.

Eligibility

• PhD in engineering or science from a recognised university (or as per DST norms)
• A strong computational background, including programming, is required
• Prior research in quantum algorithms and applied engineering is desired
• Indian nationals only
• The advertisement states no age limit

The pay figures are provisional. They are confirmed after document checks. If you do not meet the required experience or qualifications, IISc may hire you at a lower pay as per DST norms. If you work for a government body or PSU, bring a no-objection certificate to the interview. No TA/DA is paid, and no campus housing is given.

Pay and duration

• ₹58,000 a month plus HRA, consolidated
• Initial term of 2 months, extendable up to a year on good performance
• Selected candidates must join at once on getting the offer

How to apply

Email one PDF to materials.civil@iisc.ac.in by 13 October 2026, 5:00 pm. Use the subject line printed in the advertisement: “NVF – Name of the Position applying for & candidate’s name”. Include a cover letter with the advertisement number and post name, your CV, proof of qualifications and experience, and proof of age. Give an active email and phone number. The post is also listed on the IISc contract and project staff page.

Key dates

• Last date: 13 October 2026, 5:00 pm
• Interview: tentatively in the fourth week of October 2026, online or in person at IISc Civil Engineering

Please read the official IISc advertisement (CiE/KBR/2026-27/DST-NQM-01) before applying, and browse more quantum technology jobs on ResearchJobs.in.