Recruitment for the post of JRF on an externally funded project "Non-perturbative Quantum Electrodynamics at LUXE as a probe of physics beyond the Standard Model : A neural-network assisted theoretical study"

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications for the following positions on a contract basis:

Name of Post Junior Research Fellow
Title of the project Non-perturbative Quantum Electrodynamics at LUXE as a probe of physics beyond the Standard Model : A neural-network assisted theoretical study
Funding Agency ANRF
Minimum educational qualification
(as prescribed by the funding agency)
First class Master’s Degree in Physics (or equivalent) with a minimum of 60 % marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized University (or equivalent) and either one of the following.
  1. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship and GATE.
  2. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER.
Desirable Qualifications

Candidates with a background in high-energy physics, particle physics, or related areas will be preferred. Prior eperience or strong interest in numerical computation and/or theoretical calculations will be an added advantage. (Selected candidates may be permitted to register for the PhD program of IISER TVM, subject to fulfilling the requirements of the PhD qualification process as per the institute norms.)

Number of posts 01
Fellowship amount Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA admissible as per Institute rules.
Tenure of the post The position is initially for a period of one year and is extendable up to two years based on the candidate's performance.
Age 30 years
Last date 31-July-2026
How to apply

Email the following documents merged into one pdf file titled 'JRF_Your Name' to: mathewthomas[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in with the subject line as 'JRF-ANRF Strong QED'

  1. A detailed resume including contact details (phone number, Email, and postal address), academic qualifications, research experience, and relevant skills (if any).
  2. A one-page letter of interest in the project advertised and contact details of two academic referees.
  3. Scanned copies of NET/GATE/National-level score card, and transcripts of UG, and PG.

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