Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT (ISM) Dhanbad) has released recruitment notification SRDP/1293/G for 1 project-based Senior Project Associate post. Eligible applicants holding a Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / M.Pharm / Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine with 4 years experience, or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology with 2 years experience can apply by email. The notified pay is Rs. 57,000 per month + HRA, and the initial tenure will be of 01 year. Candidates must email a single PDF file containing their CV, research proposal including past research experience, and a publication list with the subject line ANRF postdoc application on or before 16 October 2026. The selection process consists of shortlisting based on merit and project requirements, followed by an interview.
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Senior Project Associate position under the ANRF-ARG project titled “Strong Correlation, Entanglement and Complexity in Topological and Flat Band Systems: A GPU accelerated approach” in the Department of Physics.
Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / M.Pharm / Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and 4 years’ experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific Activities and Services. OR Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and 2 years’ experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific Activities and Services.OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate Age Limit
The upper age limit for applying for the award shall be according to ANRF norms (relaxable as per the norms/orders of the Government of India).
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Senior Project Associate
Rs. 57,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable @ 18%)
The notification does not mention any application fee.
How to Apply for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate
Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Draft a research proposal including your past research experience.
Compile a list of your publications.
Combine your CV, research proposal, and publication list into a single PDF file.
Email the single PDF file to the official email address: [email protected].
Mention the subject line as: ANRF postdoc application.
Ensure the application reaches the designated email ID on or before 16-10-2026 at 5:00 pm.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate Important Instructions
Candidates meeting minimum eligibility criteria are not necessary to be called for an interview; criteria can be set higher than the minimum.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of interview.
Mere possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the interview.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and project requirements.
All candidates must make their own arrangements for their stay at Dhanbad, if required.
No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
The initial tenure of the project is 01 year, extensible by 06 months to 01 year based on performance, institute recommendation, and PI recommendation.
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