Project Associate-II in On-Chip Photonic Quantum Computing, IIT Delhi (NQM Project, Prof. Awanish Pandey)
Job Description
This project associate job in photonic quantum computing is at the Optics and Photonics Centre, IIT Delhi. The National Quantum Mission project builds an on-chip photonic quantum processor. It suits a fresh BTech graduate in electronics, electrical engineering or engineering physics.
At a glance
- Post: Project Associate-II, 1 post
- Where: Optics and Photonics Centre, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi
- Pay: ₹35,000 a month + HRA at 27%
- Duration: Renewed yearly, up to the project end (31 March 2031)
- Apply by: 21 October 2026, 5:00 pm, by email
The project is “On-chip photonic quantum processor for next generation quantum computing and information processing” (RP04963G_SN). The Department of Science and Technology funds it under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). The Principal Investigator is Prof. Awanish Pandey of the Optics and Photonics Centre. The project runs up to 31 March 2031. The advertisement is IITD/IRD/262/2026, dated 5 October 2026. It is open to Indian nationals only.
About the photonic quantum processor project
- Support work on photonic integrated circuits for quantum computing and information processing
- Help with design, simulation and testing of on-chip optical components
- Help run optical measurements in the lab
- Keep records and help with project reports
The advertisement does not list duties. The points above describe typical work on a project with this title. Ask the PI for the exact tasks at interview.
Why this role matters
Photonic chips are one of the main routes to quantum computers that work at room temperature. India’s National Quantum Mission funds this work. A BTech graduate gets hands-on chip and lab skills that few places in India offer.
Eligibility
- First-class BTech/BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics
- Desirable: experience with photonic integrated circuits or optical communication
- 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
- ₹35,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA at 27%
- Contract renewed yearly, 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. Awanish Pandey at opcawanish@iitd.ac.in. Put the advertisement number IITD/IRD/262/2026 in the subject line. The last date is 21 October 2026, 5:00 pm.
Key dates
- Advertisement dated: 5 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/262/2026) before applying, and browse more quantum technology jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Official advertisement: ird.iitd.ac.in
How to prepare for this application
- Revise waveguide basics: modes, effective index, coupling and loss
- Learn how directional couplers and Mach-Zehnder interferometers act as gates on photonic qubits
- Try a simple simulation in Lumerical, Tidy3D, MEEP or Python, and be ready to explain it
- Read about single-photon sources and detectors used with silicon photonic chips
- Fill Form IRD/REC-4 carefully; list marks and division for every degree
About IIT Delhi
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is in Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Its Industrial Research and Development (IRD) Unit manages sponsored projects and hires their project staff. The Optics and Photonics Centre runs teaching and research in lasers, fibre optics, integrated optics and quantum photonics.
