Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar – Data-Driven TADF Materials Research Project

Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar – Data-Driven TADF Materials Research Project

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) invites applications for 01 Post-Doctoral Fellow position in the Department of Chemistry. The selected candidate will work on an interdisciplinary research project involving data-driven materials design, TADF materials, optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and solar thermal energy storage.

Position Overview

Project Title

“Data-Driven Inverse Design of Multifunctional TADF Materials for Optoelectronics, Photocatalysis, and Solar Thermal Storage”

The project combines materials science, chemistry, computational/data-driven approaches, and energy-related applications to design multifunctional TADF materials.

Research Areas

The position is particularly relevant to researchers interested in:

• TADF Materials

• Materials Chemistry

• Data-Driven Materials Discovery

• Inverse Materials Design

• Optoelectronics

• Photocatalysis

• Solar Thermal Storage

• Computational Materials Science

• Functional Materials

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in any of the following disciplines:

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Materials Science

• Chemical Engineering

• Or a closely related discipline

Academic Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards

• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class 10 and Class 12

Candidates must satisfy the applicable IIT Gandhinagar eligibility norms.

Remuneration

The selected Post-Doctoral Fellow will receive a consolidated remuneration of:

INR 1,00,000 per month

Duration of Appointment

The appointment will initially be for:

01 Year

The position may be extended further depending on:

• Satisfactory performance

• Project requirements

• Availability of funds

Application Requirements

Applicants should keep relevant documents ready while completing the online application, including:

• Updated CV / Resume

• Ph.D. degree / provisional certificate

• Graduation and postgraduate degree certificates

• Academic mark sheets

• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates

• Research experience details

• Publication list

• Other supporting documents required through the recruitment portal

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application online through the IIT Gandhinagar Project Staff Recruitment Portal.

Apply Online:
http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

The online application must be submitted on or before:

20 September 2026

Candidates are advised to clearly highlight their Ph.D. specialization, research publications, and relevant experience in materials, chemistry, computational/data-driven research, or allied areas.

Important Dates

Principal Investigator

Prof. Anirban Mondal
Department of Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Gujarat, India

Official Notification & Apply Link

IIT Gandhinagar Project Staff Recruitment Portal:
http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

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Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for complete eligibility conditions and subsequent updates.

About IIT Gandhinagar

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is an Institute of National Importance known for interdisciplinary education, advanced research, innovation, and collaboration across science and engineering. The Institute conducts cutting-edge research in chemistry, materials science, sustainability, computational science, energy technologies, and emerging interdisciplinary areas.

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