PhD Position in National Quantum Mission Funded Project – IIT Hyderabad

PhD Position in National Quantum Mission Funded Project – IIT Hyderabad

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) invites applications for one PhD position in the Department of Physics under a Department of Science and Technology – National Quantum Mission (DST-NQM) funded research project. The research focuses on quantum annealing and optimization problems related to mobility, logistics, and railway resource scheduling.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

The PhD position is available under the DST-National Quantum Mission funded project titled:

“Quantum Annealing and Optimization: Mobility, Multi-modal Logistics, Railway Resource Scheduling and Related Problems”

The project is being undertaken in the Department of Physics, IIT Hyderabad under the supervision of Dr. Archak Purkayastha and Dr. Atanu Rajak.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• GATE Score:

  • GEN: 455 or above

  • OBC: 432 or above

  • EWS/PWD: 343 or above

  • SC/ST: 240 or above

• M.Tech. or M.Sc. in:

  • Physics

  • Quantum Technology

  • Other relevant fields

Highly Desired Qualifications & Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• M.Tech. / M.Sc. coursework relevant to Quantum Technology

• Prior experience in quantum and classical spin systems

• Experience with tensor network techniques in one and two dimensions

Fellowship

The remuneration will be:

JRF: INR 37,000 per month for the first 2 years + HRA as per institute norms

SRF: INR 42,000 per month for the next 2 years + HRA as per institute norms

Selection Process

Selection will be based on an online interview.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• The interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by 20 October 2026.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application by email to:

Email: archak.p@phy.iith.ac.in

Email Subject: PhD application NQM Quantum Annealing

The application should include:

1. Cover letter

2. CV mentioning at least one potential referee for a recommendation letter

3. GATE score certificate

4. OBC/EWS/PWD/SC/ST certificate, if applicable

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Interview Date Communication to Shortlisted Candidates: By 20 October 2026

Job Domain: Physics / Quantum Technology – Quantum Computing / Quantum Annealing / Optimization / Quantum Many-Body Systems

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