IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026: Research Associate Vacancy Under National Quantum Mission Project
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIT Roorkee has announced recruitment for a Research Associate position under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
This project-driven opportunity offers researchers the chance to contribute to advanced quantum communication technologies and work on secure communication systems under a nationally funded initiative.
Project Details
- Project Title: Towards Trusted-Node-Free Hybrid Quantum Secure Communication Networks
- Funding Agency: National Quantum Mission (NQM), DST
- Project Number: NQM-2571-ECD-CNA/24-25
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Anshul Jaiswal
- Department: Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Institution: IIT Roorkee
Position Details
- Post Name: Research Associate
- Number of Posts: 01
- Job Type: Contract / Project-Based
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Initial Duration: 2 Years
- Extension: Extendable up to March 2031 based on project continuation and performance
Salary Details
- ₹58,000 per month + HRA (First 2 Years)
- ₹61,000 per month + HRA (Thereafter)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy one of the following:
- Ph.D. in EE / EC / CS / Physics or equivalent disciplines
OR - Minimum 3 years of research experience after M.Tech. in a relevant domain
Preferred Knowledge Areas
Candidates should possess a strong understanding of:
- Digital Communication
- Information Theory
- Probability Theory
- Quantum Communication Concepts
Roles & Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work on:
- Experimental implementation of secure QKD-enabled optical wireless links
- Theoretical modeling and optimization
- Experimental prototyping
- Research documentation and reporting
Additional Opportunity
Selected candidates may also receive an opportunity for PhD admission at IIT Roorkee based on institutional norms.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Email Submission |
| First Application Deadline | 30 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Recruitment Type | Rolling Advertisement |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must email the following documents to the Principal Investigator:
- Updated CV
- Degree Certificates
- Supporting Research Documents (if applicable)
Email: anshul.jaiswal@ece.iitr.ac.in
Contact Number: +91 1332 284929
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