Research Associate-II in Ultrafast Spectroscopy for Quantum Devices, IIT Delhi (NQM Project, Prof. Santanu Manna)

Job Description

This postdoc job in ultrafast spectroscopy is a Research Associate-II post in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi. The National Quantum Mission project develops single-photon emitters, single-photon detectors and nanowire quantum devices from GaAs and InP. You need a PhD and hands-on ultrafast optics skills.

At a glance

• Post: Research Associate-II, 1 post
• Where: Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi
• Pay: ₹61,000 a month + HRA at 30%
• Duration: Renewed yearly after review, up to the project end (31 March 2031)
• Apply by: 21 October 2026, 5:00 pm, by email

The project title is “Development of On-Demand Single Photon Emitters, Single Photon Avalanche Detectors, High-Frequency Devices and Nanowire Quantum Devices Utilizing GaAs and InP-Based Epitaxial Semiconductors” (MI03236G_SN). It is a sub-project under main project RP04951. The National Quantum Mission (NQM) of the Department of Science & Technology funds it. The Principal Investigator is Prof. Santanu Manna. The advertisement is IITD/IRD/270/2026, dated 6 October 2026. It is open to Indian nationals only.

About the ultrafast spectroscopy role

• Build and run ultrafast optical set-ups, as the advertisement asks for hands-on experience in this
• Use time-resolved optical measurements to study GaAs and InP quantum emitters and nanowire devices
• Support the project’s work on single-photon emitters and single-photon avalanche detectors
• Write papers and project reports

The advertisement gives only the qualification. The points above link that skill to the project title. Ask the PI for the exact tasks at interview.

Why this role matters

Quantum communication needs reliable single-photon sources and detectors. Ultrafast optics shows how fast and how cleanly these devices emit light. The pay is high for a project post, and the project runs to 2031.

Eligibility

• PhD in ultrafast spectroscopy
• Hands-on experience of building an ultrafast optical set-up
• Indian nationals only
• No age limit is stated in the advertisement

Only shortlisted candidates are called for an online interview. IIT Delhi may set higher shortlisting criteria. SC/ST candidates may get a 5% relaxation in marks. The post is contractual with consolidated pay, renewed yearly or up to the project end, whichever is earlier.

Pay and duration

• ₹61,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA at 30%
• Contract renewed yearly after a performance review, or up to the project end, whichever is earlier

How to apply

Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website (ird.iitd.ac.in/rec). Fill in your marks, division and work experience. Email the form to Prof. Santanu Manna at rec.tg1.santanu@gmail.com, the address printed in the advertisement. Put the advertisement number IITD/IRD/270/2026 in the subject line. The last date is 21 October 2026, 5:00 pm.

Key dates

• Advertisement dated: 6 October 2026
• Last date to email the form: 21 October 2026, 5:00 pm
• Shortlist and online interview details: posted at ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted

Please read the official IIT Delhi advertisement (IITD/IRD/270/2026) before applying, and browse more Research Associate jobs on ResearchJobs.in.