Recruitment for the post of Research Associate-I on an externally funded project "Theoretical investigation of robust topological quantum channels in novel dissipative phases of matter and their characterisation using quantum information concepts."

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is one of the premier science education and research institutes established by the Government of India in 2008 to impart high-quality education integrated with outstanding research in modern science. The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis:

Name of Post Research Associate-I
Title of the project Theoretical investigation of robust topological quantum channels in novel dissipative phases of matter and their characterisation using quantum information concepts.
Funding Agency Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
Minimum educational qualification
(as prescribed by the funding agency)
PhD in Physics
Desirable Qualifications

Background in one of the topics : Theoretical/Mathematical Physics, Quantum Non-equilibrium Dynamics, Field theory.
Programming skills in Mathematica/Python will be an added advantage.

Number of posts 01
Fellowship amount Rs. 58000 per month + 10% House rent allowance
Tenure of the post 08 Months
Age Preferably below 40 years as on the closing date of application
Last date 21 August 2026
How to apply

Interested candidates should send the following to surajhegde[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in by Aug 21, 2026 :
1. CV and transcripts.
2. PhD thesis.
3. A brief description of any previous projects undertaken.

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