IIT Gandhinagar JRF Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Materials Engineering Project on Superconductor Thin Films

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has invited applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Materials Engineering under a sponsored research project focused on advanced superconducting thin-film technology.

The project offers an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in materials science, thin-film fabrication, superconductors, microstructural characterization, and electronic materials research.

Interested candidates can apply online before 13 June 2026 (5:00 PM IST).

Organization Details

Project Details

Fellowship

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess any one of the following qualifications:

• M.E./M.Tech. in:

  • Materials Science and Engineering

  • Materials Engineering

  • Metallurgical Engineering

  • Ceramic Engineering

OR

• M.Sc. in Physics

Additional Requirement

• Candidates with an M.Sc. Physics background must possess a valid GATE score.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Are highly motivated to perform both computational and experimental research.

• Have a strong conceptual background in:

  • Materials Engineering

  • Physics

  • Electronic Materials

• Possess excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

• Have experience using:

  • Vacuum deposition systems

  • Thin-film fabrication tools

  • RF Magnetron Sputtering techniques

Job Responsibilities

The selected Junior Research Fellow will be involved in:

• Thin-film deposition using RF magnetron sputtering.

• Development of Superconductor-Insulator-Superconductor (SIS) thin-film stacks.

• Microstructural characterization of deposited films.

• Electrical property measurements and analysis.

• Experimental and computational research related to THz applications.

• Preparation of technical reports and research publications.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on the last date of application submission.

Research Opportunity

This project focuses on developing advanced superconducting thin-film structures for Terahertz (THz) applications, an emerging area with applications in:

• High-frequency communication systems

• Imaging technologies

• Quantum devices

• Advanced sensors

• Next-generation electronic systems

The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art thin-film deposition and characterization facilities.

Selection Process

• Applications will be screened based on eligibility criteria.

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview and/or technical interaction.

• Final selection will be based on academic qualifications, research experience, and suitability for the project.

Important Dates

Why Apply?

This position provides an opportunity to:

• Work at one of India's leading IITs.

• Gain expertise in superconducting materials and thin-film technology.

• Develop hands-on experience in RF sputtering and advanced characterization techniques.

• Contribute to cutting-edge THz technology research.

• Build a strong foundation for future PhD studies and research careers.

Candidates with backgrounds in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Physics, and Electronic Materials are encouraged to apply. This JRF position at IIT Gandhinagar offers valuable exposure to advanced materials research and emerging THz technologies in a world-class academic environment.