Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Physics at ABV-IIITM Gwalior

About the position

ABV-IIITM Gwalior invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Physics. The post is under the sponsored project "Investigation of MgO Nanosheets and Nanoribbons for Spintronic Device Applications". It sits in the Department of Engineering Sciences. The PI is Prof. Pankaj Srivastava and the Co-PI is Dr. Somesh Kumar. The appointment is temporary and initially for one year. It may be extended until the project ends, based on satisfactory performance.

Eligibility

• M.Sc./M.Tech. recognised by the institute, with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale, in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Nanotechnology, Materials Science or Electronics.
• M.Sc. candidates should have a valid NET (JRF) or GATE score.
• Desirable: strong background in Solid-State Physics or Electronics. Experience of ab-initio calculations.
• Age: preferably below 28 years as on 2 Nov 2026.

Fellowship / pay

₹25,000 per month (Consolidated).

How to apply

1. Prepare a signed application with all educational qualifications in a single PDF file.
2. Email it to pankajs@iiitm.ac.in on or before 2 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM.
3. There is no application fee.
4. If many applications are received, the committee may set higher criteria for shortlisting.