Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), an autonomous research institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, invites applications for 5 Research Associate (RA) positions in various divisions. Eligible candidates can apply via email by 13 September 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata |
| Post Name | Research Associate (RA) |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Advt. No. | SINP/Estt/Advt/13/2026 |
| Application Mode | Email Only |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 September 2026 |
| Job Type | Contractual / Research |
| Official Website | www.saha.ac.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:5
| S.No | Division Name | Vacancies | Desirable Qualifications / Research Area | Fellowship Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuclear, Atomic and Particle Physics Division | 1 | Machine learning (ML) applications in nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics. Ph.D. in theoretical or computational nuclear physics with experience in ML-based simulation techniques. | RA-1 / RA-2 |
| 2 | Theoretical Physics Division | 3 | 1. Fields, Strings and Quantum Gravity (2 positions): holography, black holes, CFT, hydrodynamics. 2. Condensed Matter Physics (1 position): soft matter, mechanics of living systems, active matter, hydrodynamics. |
RA-1 / RA-2 |
| 3 | Condensed Matter and Surface Physics Division | 1 | Quantum transport in van der Waals heterostructures OR Charge transport in organic semiconductor nanolayers. Experience with relevant fabrication and characterization techniques. | RA-1 / RA-2 |
| Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualifications / Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Physical / Biophysical Sciences | Post-specific as detailed in the division-wise table. Candidates should have experience and peer-reviewed publications in the relevant research area. | Maximum 35 years on the last date of receiving applications. |
Educational Qualification & Experience:Ph.D. in Physical or Biophysical Sciences. Desirable qualifications and experience are specific to each division and research area as detailed above.
Skills:Machine learning, computational nuclear physics, theoretical physics (gravity, string theory, CFT, hydrodynamics, soft matter, active matter), experimental condensed matter physics, device fabrication, low-temperature transport measurements, microscopy, spectroscopy.
Age Limit:Maximum 35 years on the last date of receiving applications (13 September 2026).
Fellowship (per month):
RA-1: ₹58,000 + HRA
RA-2: ₹61,000 + HRA
The level will be fixed based on the recommendation of the interview/selection committee.
Selection Procedure:
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
Candidates who wish to apply for the SINP Research Associate Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 6 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Email Application & Recommendation Letters | 13 September 2026 |
Official Website: https://www.saha.ac.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification (if accessible)
Note: The official notification PDF may be accessible directly from the SINP website's vacancy section. Please check the website for the latest updates.
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The Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) is an institute of basic research and training in physical and biophysical sciences located in Bidhannagar, Kolkata. The Institute is named after Meghnad Saha, the famous Indian Physicist. SINP is an autonomous research institute under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy. The institute is governed by a governing council which is headed by the chairman of the atomic energy commission of India. The research activities in this institute are broadly divided into two streams: Physics and Biophysics.
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