IIT Jodhpur Recruitment 2026: Research Associate-I Position in Electrical Engineering

IIT Jodhpur Recruitment 2026: Research Associate-I Position in Electrical Engineering

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur has announced applications for the position of Research Associate-I (RA-I) under an ANRF-sponsored research project in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Researchers with expertise in Fiber Optics, Photonics, Optical Communications, and Experimental Optics are encouraged to apply.

Project Details

Position: Research Associate-I (RA-I)
Department: Electrical Engineering
Principal Investigator: Prof. Nitin Bhatia
Sponsor: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

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Project Title

Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Multimode Interference Based Passive Power Splitters and Coherent Combiners on All-Fiber Platform Using Square-Core Multimode Fiber

Vacancy Details

• Post: Research Associate-I

• Number of Positions: 01

• Age Limit: 40 Years

• Tenure: 10 Months (extendable based on project requirements and performance)

• Consolidated Salary: Up to INR 58,000 per month

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree

OR

• M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech degree with minimum three years of research experience

• At least one research paper published in an SCI-indexed journal

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having:

• Ph.D. in Fiber Optics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related fields

• Experience in optical fiber experiments and photonics research

• Hands-on exposure to fabrication and characterization of optical devices

Project Objectives

The project aims to:

• Design and fabricate optical power splitters and coherent power combiners

• Develop all-fiber photonic devices using square-core multimode fibers

• Characterize and optimize optical networks for improved performance

• Explore bidirectional coherent power combining applications

• Advance research in fiber-optic communication and photonic systems

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting experiments related to the project

• Fabrication and testing of fiber-optic devices

• Data analysis and optimization of photonic components

• Preparation of technical reports and research publications

• Assisting in project execution and laboratory activities

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on an ANRF-funded cutting-edge photonics project

• Exposure to advanced research in Fiber Optics and Optical Communications

• Work at a premier IIT with state-of-the-art research facilities

• Excellent platform for academic and research career advancement

Important Date

📅 Last Date to Apply: 17 June 2026 (11:55 PM)

Interested candidates should submit their applications before the deadline and become part of pioneering research initiatives at IIT Jodhpur.