Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Institute:
IIT ROORKEE
Country:
India
Research Field:
Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Quantum
Posted Date:
Mar 14, 2026
Deadline:
April 20, 2026
Offer Period:
5 years
Offer Start Date:
NA
Towards Trusted-Node-Free Hybrid Quantum Secure Communication Networks
Description:
- Applications are invited from lndian nationals only for project position(s) as per the details given below for the consultancy/research project(s) under the Principal investigator (Name: Dr. Anshul Jaiswal), Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering Indian lnstitute of Technology, Roorkee.
- Development of an optical wireless communication system integrated with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and preparation of project-related documentation
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- M.E/M Tech. in EE/EC/Physics or equivalent with CGPA >= 6.0; or B.E./B.Tech. in ECE or equivalent with CGPA >= 7.5 (out of 10.0)*
- Qualified national level test (GATE/NET/etc.) or a degree from a CFTI
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Duration: Two years initially then may extend up to Project Duration until March 2031'
Benefits:
- Monthly Emoluments : 37.000/-+ HRA for 2 years; 42.000+HRA. after 2 years
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- detailed CV,
- copies of degree/certificates
How to apply:
- Eligible candidates should submit their applications with the detailed CV, copies of degree/certificates to the office of Principal Investigator through email (anshul.jaiswal@ece.iitr.ac.in).
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- Note: The selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering and converted to an IIT in 2001, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) is a premier technical institution of national importance located in Uttarakhand, India. As one of Asia’s oldest engineering colleges, it boasts 23 academic departments covering engineering, sciences, and humanities. With a sprawling campus, IITR offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, holding a top ranking among Indian engineering and architecture schools. The institute is known for its research, industrial collaborations, and robust alumni network, consistently ranking among the top technical institutes in India according to the NIRF ranking.
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