Research Associate-I Recruitment at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad – ANRF-ARG Project 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, invites applications for the position of Research Associate-I (RA-I) under the ANRF-ARG funded project. This Research Associate-I recruitment at IIT ISM Dhanbad focuses on theoretical and computational condensed matter physics involving topology and strong correlations using GPU-accelerated approaches. Eligible candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification are encouraged to apply before the last date of 31-07-2026 at 5:00 PM.

Reference/Advertisement Number: ANRF/ARG/2025/009241/PS | IIT (ISM) Project No. SRDP/1293/G

Date Posted: 23-06-2026

Institution Name: Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

Institution Profile: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is one of India’s premier technical institutions with a strong focus on research, engineering, and applied sciences. It operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is recognized for excellence in science, technology, and research and development activities.

Name of the Project: Strong Correlation, Entanglement and Complexity in Topological and Flat Band Systems: A GPU Accelerated Approach

Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – ARG Scheme

Name of the Post: Research Associate-I (RA-I)

Number of Posts: 01 (One)

Duration of the Project: Initial tenure of 01 (one) year, extendable by 06 months to 01 year based on academic performance and PI’s recommendation.

Essential Qualification: Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or an equivalent degree, OR candidates having 3 years of research, teaching, design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Desirable Qualification:

• Strong knowledge in theoretical and computational condensed matter physics, including quantum information-based approaches.
• Experience in computer programming and developing codes from scratch.
• Prior experience working in strongly correlated systems or topological systems will be given preference.
• A good publication record in relevant fields.
• Willingness to contribute to mentoring graduate students and developing research skills, including research-led teaching.

Emoluments per Month: Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable @ 18%)

Apply Mode: Email (Online)

Last Date to Apply: 31-07-2026 at 5:00 PM

Institution Website: https://www.iitism.ac.in

How to Apply: Interested candidates applying for the Research Associate-I position at IIT ISM Dhanbad must send a CV along with a research proposal (including past research experience) and a full publication list — all combined into a single PDF file — to the email ID: [email protected]. The subject line of the email must be “ANRF postdoc application.” Incomplete applications or applications sent in multiple files will not be considered.

Institution Address:
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines),
Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 826004, India

Reference Official Notification: Research Associate-I ANRF ARG Project IIT ISM Dhanbad 2026

General Instructions to the Applicant: Shortlisted candidates will be informed on the date of interview. Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview. Candidates will be short listed based on their merit and as per the requirement of the project. All candidates should make their own arrangements for their stay at Dhanbad, if required. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.

This is a great opportunity for researchers in condensed matter physics to work on cutting-edge topics in topology and strongly correlated systems at a premier institute. Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the Research Associate-I post at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad well before the deadline of 31st July 2026.