Website Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Post Name: Project Associate-II – Research
No. of Post: 01
PI: Prasanta Kumar Datta
Department: Physics
Ref No.: IIT/SRIC/R/FMB_1023/2026/102
Ref Date: 07-05-2026
Project Title: Investigation on the Fundamental Mechanisms behind the Solar Energy Conversion and Storage through Computational Materials Modelling Using Bulk and 2 Dimensional Solids(FMB_1023)
Sponsor: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)(A statutory body created by an Act of Parliament – ANRF Act, 2023, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) 3rd)
Consolidated Compensation: Upto Rs.42000(depending upon qualification & experience)
Qualifications and Relevant Experience: Four years Bachelors Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / Masters Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / BVSc/BPharm or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine or from a recognized University or equivalent and Two years experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. Max. Age ? 40 **i)42,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) CSIR-UGC NET or GATE or (b)A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions ii) 33,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under above
Desirable Criteria: Desired Experience : 1. Experience with proof of publication(s) in the first-principles calculations on bulk and quasi-2D solids. 2. Either Ph.D. thesis (in relevant domain Condensed Matter Physics or and Materials Science) submitted or Ph.D. degree obtained in the last 1 year from the closing date of this advertisement.
Application Fees: NIL
Age Limit: 40 (Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any)
Tenure: 11 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
Application Deadline: 21-05-2026
