Junior Research Fellow

Applications are invited from motivated and eligible candidates for the post of Junior Research fellow (JRF) to work on Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funded research project.

Title of the project
Topology in heritage: Influence and manifestation of electron topology in bosons

Scope of Project
The project involves studying the influence of topological properties of electrons on the collective excitations involving bosonic quasiparticles such as phonons, magnons, and plasmons. For more information, candidates can visit the webpage of Dr. Sayandip Ghosh (https://sites.google.com/view/dr-sayandip-ghosh/ or https://vnit.ac.in/basic_science/phy/dr-sayandip-ghosh/) or write an email at

Duration
The post is purely temporary in nature. Initial appointment is for the period of six months, which can be extended up to 3 years (or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier) solely based on satisfactory performance.

Essential qualification
M.Sc. in Physics from recognized universities/institutes with a minimum of first class and with GATE / CSIR-UGC JRF / NET-LS qualification.

Desired qualification
Overall good academic record, sound analytical skills and knowledge of basic programming.

Ph.D. Opportunity
The selected JRF candidate will have the opportunity to register for a regular PhD program provided the candidate satisfies the eligibility criterion for the PhD program in Department of Physics ().

Fellowship
Rs. 37,000/- per month (consolidated) for 1st an 2nd year.Rs. 42,000/- per month (consolidated) for 3rd year.

Mode of application
Interested candidates are requested to apply in the prescribed format (available online on the institute website ) by 28th Aug 2025. The duly filled application form along with all the enclosures (detailed curriculum vitae, degree certificates, GATE/NET scorecard and other relevant documents) to the principal investigator at following email address [email protected]: . Please mention “Application for the Post of JRF in the Physics Department” in the subject line of email. Provide complete information with regard to all essential eligibility conditions; incomplete applications will be rejected.

Contact
Dr. Sayandip GhoshDepartment of Physics, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology,South Ambazari Road, Nagpur-440010.Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0712-280-2343

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹37,000.00 - ₹42,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ambazari, Nagpur, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• GATE/ NET-JRF/ NET-LS qualified in Physics/ Physical Sciences

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person