IIT Gandhinagar Post Doctoral Researcher Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum academic performance: 60% or equivalent from graduation onward; 55% or equivalent in Class 10th and 12th.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience in two or more of the following: Density Functional Theory (DFT), Ab initio Molecular Dynamics, Classical Molecular Dynamics, Kinetic Monte Carlo.
• Excellent programming skills (Python, Fortran, or C++).
• Analytical skills and knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC).
• Added advantage: Expertise in high-throughput computing, machine learning methods, and optimization methods.

Experience Required

• Prior relevant computational experience as listed above. Post-Ph.D. research experience is preferred but not mandatory beyond demonstrated skills.

Important Dates

• Notification Release / Opening: Immediate / Recent (as of early 2026).
• Application Start: Open now.
• Application Last Date: February 6, 2026 (in available sources); offline application deadline stated as 06-03-2026 in other parts of the post.
• No other dates (exam, interview, etc.) specified-selection likely based on application review.

How to Apply

Candidates must email their application as a single PDF file to the official IIT Gandhinagar contact. Required documents include a detailed CV, a cover letter, a short research statement (max 1 page), Ph.D. certificate (or formal confirmation/thesis submission proof), and two letters of recommendation to be sent directly by referees. Selected candidates must provide original degree certificates for verification.

Required Documents

1. Detailed CV (including academic records, fellowships, awards, publications, talks/posters, computational expertise).
2. Cover letter explaining suitability for this position and project.
3. Short research statement (maximum 1 page).
4. Two letters of recommendation (sent directly by referees).
5. Scanned copy of Ph.D. certificate (or formal confirmation/thesis submission proof).

Application Deadline: February 6, 2026.

Note: This notification emphasizes offline submission through the IIT Gandhinagar website; there is no online portal for this post.