Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at IIT Tirupati – 02 Positions under NQM-DST Sponsored Projects

Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at IIT Tirupati – 02 Positions under NQM-DST Sponsored Projects

Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for 02 Research Associate positions under two time-bound projects sponsored by the National Quantum Mission (NQM), Department of Science and Technology (DST). Both positions are based in the Department of Physics.

Position Overview

1. Research Associate – Quantum Machine Learning

Project Title

Quantum Machine Learning: Reservoir Computing and PDE Solvers

Position Details

• Position: Research Associate

• Number of Posts: 01

• Project No.: PHY2627003DSTXARAV

• Department: Physics

• Sponsoring Agency: National Quantum Mission (NQM), Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess a PhD in Quantum Computation.

Candidates holding a PhD in the following or closely related disciplines may also apply, provided they have expertise in the quantum computing domain:

• Theoretical Physics

• Applied Mathematics

• Mathematics

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Closely related disciplines

Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis in a relevant area are also eligible to apply.

Consolidated Monthly Salary

INR 58,000 per month + HRA, as applicable.

Project Description & Nature of Work

The selected Research Associate will work at the intersection of:

• Quantum computation

• Theoretical physics

• Numerical methods

• Quantum information and computation

• Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)

The project seeks to develop and investigate quantum algorithms for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) and explore how quantum computation can be used to solve PDEs efficiently in science and engineering.

The research combines concepts from numerical analysis and quantum information/computation to advance the design of quantum-based PDE solvers.

Desired Experience

Candidates should preferably have:

• Strong background in theoretical physics and/or quantum computing

• Experience or understanding of quantum information

• Good understanding of:

  • Linear algebra

  • Differential equations

  • Numerical methods

  • Probability and statistics

  • Optimization

Principal Investigators

• Dr. Reetesh K. Gangwar

• Dr. Aravinda S.

• Department of Physics, IIT Tirupati

2. Research Associate – Quantum Algorithms, Codes & Protocols

Project Title

Towards Quantum Advantage: Design and Development of Algorithms, Codes and Protocols

Position Details

• Position: Research Associate

• Number of Posts: 01

• Project No.: PHY2627004DSTXARAV

• Department: Physics

• Sponsoring Agency: National Quantum Mission (NQM), Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess a PhD in Many-body Quantum Chaos.

Candidates with a PhD in the following or closely related areas may also apply:

• Theoretical Quantum Physics

• Quantum Many-body Theory

• Quantum Computation

• Quantum Information Theory

• Closely related disciplines

Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis in a relevant area are also eligible to apply.

Consolidated Monthly Salary

Salary will depend on the candidate's number of years of post-PhD experience as per DST norms:

Applicable allowances will be governed by project/institute rules.

Project Description & Nature of Work

The project focuses on developing an algorithmic toolbox for efficiently generating and certifying random quantum states and circuits.

The research aims to:

• Design advanced quantum algorithms

• Develop quantum codes and protocols

• Generate and certify random quantum states

• Study random quantum circuits

• Explore quantum many-body systems

• Demonstrate quantum advantage on near-term quantum devices

Principal Investigator

Dr. Aravinda S.
Department of Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati

Project Duration & Tenure

For both positions:

• Project Duration: 3 Years

• Initial Appointment: 1 Year

• The appointment may be extended for up to 3 years

• Extension will depend on:

  • Satisfactory performance

  • Availability of project funding

  • Project requirements

Application & Selection

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for these purely temporary and time-bound research positions.

Candidates should ensure that they satisfy the relevant educational qualifications and research requirements before applying.

Note: The application procedure, required documents, selection/interview details, and closing date are not visible in the provided advertisement pages. Candidates should refer to the complete official IIT Tirupati notification for these details.

About IIT Tirupati

Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) is an Institute of National Importance committed to high-quality education, advanced scientific research, and technological innovation. Through its Centre for Sponsored Research and Consultancy (CSRC), the institute undertakes externally funded research projects in emerging areas including quantum science, computing, engineering, and interdisciplinary technologies.

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