IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – Apply for ANRF-ARG Funded Physics Project

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT ISM Dhanbad) has invited applications from motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate-I (RA-I) under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)-ARG funded project in the Department of Physics.

The project focuses on advanced theoretical and computational research in condensed matter physics, topological systems, flat-band systems, quantum entanglement, and GPU-accelerated computational approaches.

Organization Details

Project Details

Position Overview

About the Project

The selected candidate will work on cutting-edge theoretical and computational research in condensed matter physics with a focus on:

• Strongly correlated systems

• Topological phases of matter

• Flat-band systems

• Quantum entanglement

• Complexity in many-body systems

• GPU-based scientific computing

The project aims to develop advanced computational tools and numerical methods for studying correlated topological systems and understanding their physical properties using state-of-the-art many-body techniques.

Job Responsibilities

The Research Associate will be expected to:

• Conduct theoretical and computational research in condensed matter physics.

• Develop and optimize scientific codes for GPU architectures.

• Study topological and strongly correlated quantum systems.

• Analyze phase characterization using advanced many-body techniques.

• Work on dynamical mean-field theory and entanglement-based approaches.

• Contribute to publications in reputed scientific journals.

• Collaborate with national and international research groups.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

Option 1

• Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or an equivalent degree

OR

Option 2

Candidates having:

• MVSc

• M.Pharm

• M.E.

• M.Tech

with:

• At least three years of research, teaching, or design and development experience

• At least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal

Desired Skills

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:

• Condensed Matter Physics

• Quantum Many-Body Systems

• Computational Physics

• Numerical Simulations

• High-Performance Computing (HPC)

• GPU Programming (CUDA/OpenCL)

• Quantum Entanglement Studies

• Topological Materials Research

Why Apply?

This position offers an opportunity to:

• Work on a prestigious ANRF-funded research project.

• Gain expertise in frontier areas of condensed matter physics.

• Develop advanced computational and GPU programming skills.

• Collaborate with leading researchers in India and abroad.

• Publish high-impact research in internationally recognized journals.

Selection Process

• Applications will be screened based on eligibility and research experience.

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview and/or research presentation.

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

Important Information

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Researchers with a strong background in Physics, Condensed Matter Theory, Computational Physics, Quantum Systems, and High-Performance Computing are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The position offers a platform to contribute to cutting-edge research in topological and correlated quantum systems while working in a dynamic academic environment.