Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Post Doctoral Fellow. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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Deadline

12th April

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Published

7th April 2026

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IIT Gandhinagar Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar), through its Research and Development Office, has invited applications for the temporary position of Post Doctoral Fellow. This recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. SPON/10060/Advt0161 dated 02.04.2026.

Post Name: Post Doctoral Fellow
Number of Positions: 01
Department: Chemistry
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Recruitment Overview

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Recruiting Office	Research and Development Office
Advertisement Number	SPON/10060/Advt0161
Advertisement Date	02 April 2026
Designation	Post Doctoral Fellow
Department	Chemistry
Name of PI	Dr. Saumyakanti Khatua
Number of Posts	01
Employment Type	Temporary Position
Duration of Appointment	01 Year (Extendable for second year based on performance review)

Project Details

Project Title

Boosting Plasmonic Photocatalysis Through Optimized Charge/Energy Transfer at Nanoparticle-Molecule Interfaces

Important Dates

Advertisement Date: 02 April 2026
Last Date of Application Submission: 12 April 2026

Salary and Allowances

Consolidated Monthly Remuneration including HRA	Rs. 72,000/- to Rs. 84,000/- per month (including HRA)
House Rent Allowance per Month (If applicable)	Rs. 12,600/- per month

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification and Experience

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or related field.
Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade from Graduation onward.
Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

Experience in spectroscopy, either bulk or at single-particle concentrations, is required.
Experience in optical microscopy will be an added advantage.
Experience in nanophotonics will be an added advantage.
Basic programming skills in Matlab or Python will be an added advantage.

Job Description

The primary job will be to study charge/energy transfer process at metal nanoparticle-molecule interface using single-particle optical microscopy and spectroscopy techniques.

Application Process

Candidates need to apply through the official application link provided in the notification.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the required educational and eligibility norms before applying.
The application must be submitted on or before 12 April 2026.

Application Link: http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Appointment Terms

The position is temporary in nature.
The duration of appointment is 01 year.
The appointment may be extended for a second year based on performance review.
Eligibility norms are as per Institute norms.

Contact Information

Contact Person	Dr. Saumyakanti Khatua
Department	Department of Chemistry
Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Email	khatuask@iitgn.ac.in

Other Important Information

This recruitment is for a temporary research position at IIT Gandhinagar.
The position is being offered under a specific sponsored project led by Dr. Saumyakanti Khatua.
Only one position is available under this advertisement.
The notification mentions Institute norms for eligibility.