IIT Tirupati Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Post

IIT Tirupati Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Post

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for the position of Principal Project Scientist in a sponsored project undertaken in the Department of Physics at IIT Tirupati. This is an excellent opportunity for highly qualified researchers with a strong background in experimental physics and quantum optics.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Principal Project Scientist

• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Physics or equivalent degree with minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA during Ph.D. (graduate) and above 6.5 CGPA during M.Sc./B.E/B.Tech./M.E/M.Tech. coursework.
• Relaxation:
  • 7.0 CGPA or 70% for OBC/EWS
  • 6.5 CGPA or 65% for SC/ST/PWD
• Experience: Must have worked for either 2 years at the RAII/RAIII level and/or 2 years at the RA I level and 1 year at RA II level and/or 3 years at the RAI level. Experience with supervision of PhD/Masters students and/or postdoctoral candidates at RAI/RA II level.
• Desirable: Good knowledge of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Electronics, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Optics, Electromagnetic Theory, Atomic and laser spectroscopy, Finite Element Modelling and Simulation using COMSOL/ANSYS, Knowledge of ORCAD/EAGLE. Hands on experimental exposure in AMOP experiments at the PhD level. Experience in programming with Python/ MATLAB/ Mathematica/ VHDL/ Verilog/ LabVIEW/ SolidWorks/ COMSOL/ ANSYS. Prior demonstrated experience of working in experimental optics and/or experimental atomic and molecular physics. Prior demonstrated experience with precision laser spectroscopy/ laser cooling/ ion trapping/ atom trapping. Having at-least two original research paper in SCI and or a peer-reviewed journal.

Salary/Stipend

INR 125000/- + HRA as applicable (9% for Tirupati city).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19-12-2025
• Last Date to Apply: 03-01-2026

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

1. Shortlisting based on CV, SOP, motivation letter, research proposal and the LORs received.
2. Online interview of the shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their application through the online link provided below. Applicants should send their Self-attested academic certificates, CV, Statement of purpose (SOP), motivation letter, a brief research proposal on cold atom quantum memory, and two letters of recommendation (one from PhD guide and one from last postdoctoral supervisor) to the email address mentioned in the notification. The last date for application is 03-01-2026.

Important Links

Important Links:

Apply Online: Click here

Official Notification: Click here

Email: [email protected]