Project Assistant Position under ANRF Funded Project at IISER Tirupati
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, a premier autonomous Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited applications from Indian nationals for the position of Project Assistant. This temporary position is funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (ANRF) for a specialized research project in experimental physics.
Designation
Project Assistant
Project Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Strain-Driven Stabilization of Chiral Skyrmions in 2D van der Waals Magnets for Spintronic Applications |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Rana Saha |
| Funding Agency | ANRF |
| Project Code | 30226259 |
| Number of Posts | One (01) |
Research Area
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, focusing on Spintronic Materials.
Location
IISER Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Eligibility / Qualification
Essential Qualifications:
- B.Sc. degree in Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in the B.Sc. degree.
- Strong interest in experimental condensed matter physics, materials science, or 2D materials.
- Self-motivated and willing to learn new experimental techniques.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in single-crystal growth of 2D van der Waals materials using CVT, flux growth, or related techniques.
- Experience in designing and conducting experimental research.
- Hands-on experience in strain engineering, strain-based devices, or strain-related research.
- Familiarity with XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and AFM.
- Interest or experience in magnetic materials, spintronics, chiral magnetic structures, and skyrmions.
Scholarship Description & Benefits
- Monthly Emoluments: INR 27,000/- + 10% HRA.
- Tenure: The initial offer will be for four months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- Age Limit: Not more than 50 years as of the closing date of the advertisement.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should download the prescribed application format from the official website.
- Fill out the form and convert the completed application into a single PDF format.
- Email the PDF application to rana.saha@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in on or before the last date.
- Please mention the name of the Post and Project Code in the email subject line: Project Assistant: 30226259.
Note: Merely sending resumes/CVs by email without the prescribed application form will not be considered a complete application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for the further selection process.
Last Date for Apply
18th October 2026 (by 17:00 Hours)
Apply Link
For official notification and application form download, visit: IISER Tirupati Job Advertisement 80/2026