IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 1 Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry under a sponsored research project. You will work on a cutting-edge project titled "Boosting Plasmonic Photocatalysis Through Optimized Charge/Energy Transfer at Nanoparticle-Molecule Interfaces" under the guidance of Dr. Saumyakanti Khatua. The monthly salary ranges from Rs. 72,000 to Rs. 84,000 (including HRA). The last date to apply is 12 April 2026.

IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar), one of India's premier research institutions, has released Advertisement No. SPON/10060/Advt0161 dated 02.04.2026 for the recruitment of a Postdoctoral Fellow on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for researchers with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science to work on an exciting nanophotonics and plasmonic photocatalysis research project at a top IIT.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or a related discipline
• Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade from Graduation onward
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th
• Candidates who have recently completed their Ph.D. or are waiting for Defence after thesis submission are also eligible

Desirable Qualification and Experience

• Experience in spectroscopy (either bulk or at single-particle concentrations)
• Experience in optical microscopy and nanophotonics
• Basic programming skills in Matlab or Python

Salary

• Consolidated Monthly Salary: Rs. 72,000 to Rs. 84,000 per month (including HRA)
• House Rent Allowance: Rs. 12,600 per month (if applicable, included in the above range)
• The exact amount within this range will be fixed based on your qualifications and experience
• Medical benefits for self, spouse, and children at par with IIT Gandhinagar faculty
• Leave: 2.5 days per month, can be accumulated up to 90 days

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on qualifications and research experience
2. Interview by the selection committee
3. Document Verification

Candidates called for interview will be provided accommodation and will be eligible for reimbursement of train fare by II A.C.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/
2. Register and fill in your details carefully
3. Upload the required documents and submit your application
4. Make sure to apply before 12 April 2026

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 12 April 2026
• Duration of Appointment: 1 Year (extendable for a second year based on performance review)

• Study charge and energy transfer processes at metal nanoparticle-molecule interfaces
• Conduct single-particle optical microscopy and spectroscopy experiments
• Prepare and characterize nanoparticle samples for plasmonic photocatalysis studies
• Analyze experimental data using Matlab or Python programming tools
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and optical microscopy setups
• Prepare research manuscripts, reports, and presentations for project deliverables
• Work collaboratively with the research team under Dr. Saumyakanti Khatua