Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IISER Bhopal – Diamond Quantum Defects Based Sensing

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IISER Bhopal – Diamond Quantum Defects Based Sensing

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal invites applications from Indian nationals for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a Qmet Technology Foundation-sponsored research project titled “Diamond quantum defects based sensing.”

Position Overview

About the Project

The project focuses on developing tools and techniques that exploit atom-like defects in diamond as quantum sensors to achieve very high sensitivity and high spatial resolution.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should have:

• M.Sc. in Physics, or

• M.Tech/B.Tech in ECE/EE/CS/Physics or a related discipline.

• A good academic record with First Class/Division or a minimum CPI of 7.0/10.0.

• A valid rank/score in a National Eligibility Test such as CSIR-UGC-NET JRF, JEST, GATE, etc. at the time of applying.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in areas such as:

• 2D Materials

• Optics and Photonics

• Nanofabrication

• Quantum Information

• Solid-state NMR

• Scanning Probe Microscopy

• Atomic Force Microscopy

• Magneto-optical Characterization Techniques

• Cryogenics

• Lock-in Techniques

• Python Programming

• Electron Spin Resonance

• Quantum Optical Control

• Atomic Magnetometry

Candidates with experience in designing, fabrication and testing of indigenous instruments in lasers and optics, low-noise analog and digital electronics, FPGA and Arduino-based systems, mechanical/software development, and magnet design will also be preferred.

Fellowship

INR 37,000 per month + HRA at 18%

Appointment Duration

The Junior Research Fellow position is for 12 months.

Important Date

Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should apply for the JRF position according to the application procedure prescribed by IISER Bhopal for this project.

Note: The specific application email/link and document submission instructions are not visible in the provided advertisement.

Job Domain: Natural Sciences / Physics – Quantum Technology, Quantum Sensing, Optics & Photonics

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