Post Doctoral Researcher – 1

IIT Gandhinagar Post Doctoral Researcher Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a premier institution of higher education and research, committed to excellence in engineering, science, humanities, and social sciences. It focuses on interdisciplinary research and fostering an innovative learning environment.

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Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Selection Procedure:
  • Shortlisting based on CV, cover letter, research statement, recommendations, and qualifications.
  • Likely interview / discussion with the PI (Anirban Mondal).
  • Document verification (originals required upon selection).
• Pay Scale: INR 72,000/- to 84,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Application Fee

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• SC / ST / PWD / Female: Not Available
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Important Dates

• Notification Published: 04 February 2026
• Start Date to Apply: 04 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 06 March 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: Not Available
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Available
• Maximum Age: Not Available
• Age Relaxation: Not Available

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Post-Doctoral Researcher: INR 72,000/- to 84,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Other Relevant Details

• Project: Optimizing Ligand-Perovskite Nanocrystal Interfaces for Enhanced CO₂ Photoreduction: A Computational Framework
• Preferred Skills / Experience:
  • Prior experience in two or more of: Density Functional Theory (DFT), Ab initio Molecular Dynamics, Classical Molecular Dynamics, Kinetic Monte Carlo.
  • Excellent programming skills (preferably Python, Fortran, or C++).
  • Analytical skills and knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC).
  • Added advantage: Expertise in high-throughput computing, machine learning methods, and optimization methods.
• Experience Required: Prior relevant computational experience as listed above (post-Ph.D. research experience preferred but not explicitly mandated beyond skills).
• Appointment: Initial 12 months, extendable up to maximum 3 years based on performance and funding availability.
• How to Apply: Candidates must email their application as a single PDF file to chem.anirban@iitgn.ac.in ↗.
• Required Documents:
  • Detailed CV (including academic records, fellowships, awards, publications, talks/posters, computational expertise).
  • Cover letter explaining suitability for this position and project.
  • Short research statement (maximum 1 page).
  • Two letters of recommendation (sent directly by referees to chem.anirban@iitgn.ac.in ↗).
  • Scanned copy of Ph.D. certificate (or formal confirmation/thesis submission proof).
• Selected candidates must provide original degree certificates for verification—failure to do so cancels the offer.

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