Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Physics
Institute:
IIT Gandhinagar
Country:
India
Research Field:
High Energy Physics, kinetic theory, relativistic hydrodynamics
Posted Date:
Mar 23, 2026
Deadline:
Apr 20, 2026
Offer Period:
1 year
Offer Start Date:
NA
Early-stage dynamics of hot QCD matter in heavy-ion collisions with heavy quarks
Project Description:
- The selected candidate will join the research group of Prof. Vinod Chandra at IIT Gandhinagar and collaborate closely with Prof. Santosh Kumar Das’s group at IIT Goa. The project focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of heavy quark dynamics across different stages of hot QCD matter, with emphasis on the pre-equilibrium phase. The candidate will also study heavy quark transport in a realistic quark–gluon plasma, incorporating magnetic fields, spin effects, and the QCD equation of state. Additionally, the candidate will participate in teaching and related academic activities as per institute norms.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Applicants must have a good academic record (with minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th)
- Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Theoretical High Energy Physics, with specialization in areas related to hot QCD matter.
- Candidates who have submitted their thesis are also eligible to apply.
Preferred Qualification:
- Preference will be given to applicants with a strong research track record in finite-temperature field theory approaches to hot QCD matter, heavy quark dynamics, kinetic theory, relativistic hydrodynamics, and spin hydrodynamics, particularly in the context of heavy quark transport
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- 01 Year (may be extended by an additional year, subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance)
Benefits:
- Consolidated Monthly Remuneration including HRA : Rs. 72,000/- to Rs. 84,000/- per month (consolidated, including HRA)
- House Rent Allowance per month (If applicable) : Rs. 11,100/-
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- A detailed CV
- A copy of the PhD degree certificate/provisional certificate or a certificate mentioning expected date of graduation.
- Copies of all marksheets and degree certificates starting from 10th onwards.
- Two letters of recommendation
How to apply:
- Click here to apply
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 2008 and located on a 400-acre campus along the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a premier technical institution known for its innovative, interdisciplinary, and student-centric approach. Renowned for fostering critical thinking and research, IITGN offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various engineering and science disciplines, such as Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, and Materials Science, with admissions based on JEE Advanced. The campus is highly regarded for its sustainability, featuring energy-efficient infrastructure and earning accolades for being a five-star "Eat Right Campus"
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