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 [HIDDEN TEXT]

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 (https://vnit.ac.in/section/academics/admission/).

Fellowship

Rs. 37,000/- per month (consolidated) for 1^st an 2^nd year.

Rs. 42,000/- per month (consolidated) for 3^rd year.

Mode of application

Interested candidates are requested to apply in the prescribed format (available online on institute website www.vnit.ac.in) by Aug 28, 2025. The duly filled application form along with all the enclosures (detailed curriculum vitae, degree certificates, GATE/NET scorecard and other relevant documents) must be sent as a single pdf file to the principal investigator at following email address: [HIDDEN TEXT]. 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 Ghosh

Department of Physics, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology,

South Ambazari Road, Nagpur-440010.

Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]

Phone: 0712-280-2343