IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Fellow Vacancy | Earn: ₹1 Lakh/Month
A rare opportunity for an IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Position has emerged at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar in the field of TADF materials and photocatalysis. This position offers candidates the chance to engage in cutting-edge research under the guidance of esteemed faculty, with a competitive remuneration of Rs. 1,00,000 per month. Applications are open until 20 September 2026.
About the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a premier engineering institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Established to provide world-class education and research opportunities, IITGN is known for its innovative curriculum and strong emphasis on research and development. The institute fosters a collaborative environment for students and researchers from diverse fields, aiming to contribute significantly to science and technology.
Job Details:
- Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow
- Number of Positions: 1
- Project Title: Data-Driven Inverse Design of Multifunctional TADF Materials for Optoelectronics, Photocatalysis, and Solar Thermal Storage
- Last Date of Application Submission: 20 September 2026
- Consolidated Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 1,00,000/- per month
- Duration of Appointment: 01 year, extendable subject to performance and fund availability
Job Description for the IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Position
The selected candidate in this IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Position will work on the computational and data-driven design of multifunctional TADF (organic/inorganic) materials for optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and solar thermal storage. The work will involve quantum-chemical calculations, molecular simulations, high-throughput screening, machine learning, and optimization to establish structure–property relationships and identify promising materials, along with the development of computational workflows using Python/Fortran/C++ on high-performance computing platforms.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onward and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
- Desirable Qualification: Prior experience in two or more of the following areas: Density Functional Theory, Ab initio Molecular Dynamics, Classical Molecular Dynamics, and Kinetic Monte Carlo. Excellent programming abilities (preferably in Python, Fortran, or C++), analytical skills, and knowledge of high-performance computing are also required. Expertise in high-throughput computing, machine-learning methods, and optimization methods will be an added advantage.
Contact Information:
For queries, please contact: Prof. Anirban Mondal amondal@iitgn.ac.in
Note: Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee shortlisting and/or appointment. A higher cutoff level may be used. The Institute reserves all rights not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill up a position through this round of selection process without assigning any reason.
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This IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Position presents an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to significant research in TADF materials and photocatalysis. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 20 September 2026 to seize this opportunity.
