Position Summary
Position:
Department:
School of Chemical Sciences
Institute:
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
Country:
India
Research Field:
Physics, Chemical Physics, Physical Chemistry, quantum mechanics, quantum dynamics
Posted Date:
Feb 03, 2026
Deadline:
Feb 27, 2026
Offer Period:
1 Year
Offer Start Date:
NA
Research Associate (RA) position in Quantum Mechanics
Project Description:
Applications are requested for the position of Research Associate (RA) in the Research group of Dr. Nabanita Deb, School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science. Applications may be sent to nabanita.deb@iacs.res.in by 27th February, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to appear for an online interview on 9th of March, 2026.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- PhD in Physics / Chemical Physics / Physical Chemistry with a strong conceptual understanding of quantum mechanics and quantum dynamics.
- The candidate is expected to be comfortable with topics such as time-dependent quantum systems, operator formalism, and analytical treatment of quantum evolution.
Preferred Qualification:
- A genuine interest in theoretical research related to quantum systems and ion trap physics is preferred.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- The position is temporary with an initial tenure of 1 year.
Benefits:
- The fellowship amount will be as per government & IACS rules.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
Not Available
How to apply:
- Applications may be sent to nabanita.deb@iacs.res.in by 27th February, 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be requested to appear for an online interview on 9th of March, 2026.
- For any further information/assistance please contact Dr. Nabanita Deb, School of Chemical Sciences, nabanita.deb@iacs.res.in.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), located in Kolkata, is the oldest research institute in India, founded on July 29, 1876, by Dr. Mahendralal Sircar to foster scientific research in the country. It is a premier deemed university funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and is recognized globally for excellence in basic and interdisciplinary sciences. Historically, IACS is renowned as the place where Sir C.V. Raman discovered the 'Raman Effect' in 1928, for which he was awarded the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics, making it the only Nobel-winning work in science done in India. Today, the institute maintains high standards of research in diverse areas, including Materials Science, Nanoscience, Theoretical and Computational Physics, and Chemical Biology. Located in Jadavpur, South Kolkata, IACS operates as an autonomous institution, housing over 60 faculty members and hundreds of doctoral/post-doctoral researchers. In 2018, it was designated as a Deemed University (de novo Category) and now offers an integrated BS-MS program, focusing on nurturing young talent in science. It is consistently ranked among the top research institutions in India, often leading in chemistry research within the Nature Index.
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