Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Arpan Bhattacharyya
Title of the project: Major Research and Development Programme (MRDP) in Hydroclimate Extremes.
Job description: A successful candidate is expected to conduct research on one or more of the following topics: quantum complexity and other information theoretic measures and their applications in quantum many-body systems and AdS/CFT correspondence, conformal field theory, recent developments in two- and three-dimensional gravity and topological quantum field theories, black hole physics, and holography beyond AdS/CFT.
Eligibility: The candidate should hold a PhD degree in physics. Candidates who have submitted their thesis or are about to submit it may also apply. A strong record of publications in the field of Quantum Field Theory/TQFT, Quantum Information in Quantum Field Theory/ quantum many-body systems, AdS/CFT/ holography beyond AdS/CFT, Conformal Field theory, Black hole/Gravitational physics is expected.
Key Responsibilities: The candidate is expected to conduct research at IIT Gandhinagar on the above-mentioned subjects and help the host with various teaching and other academic-related activities.
Duration: A one-year postdoctoral position (12 months) is available with the possibility of extension, subject to performance and availability of funds.
Fellowship amount: Rs. 72,000 per month (consolidated salary)
How to Apply: The candidate should submit the following documents in a single pdf file (file name being “QI_PDF_application_2024_[Name of the applicant]”) through this link: (click link here).
1. Application for the position (Cover Letter). It should contain a scanned signature.
2. CV including the list of publications.
3. A short research statement (not more than 2 pages).
4. A PhD certificate (a formal confirmation of a PhD degree or a certificate mentioning the expected date of graduation as well as a copy of the highest completed degree certificate in case the candidate is still waiting for the PhD degree).
Additionally, two letters of recommendation are needed (with the subject line: Reco-QI_Gravity_Name), and they should be sent to the following email id: abhattacharyya@iitgn.ac.in
The candidate should make sure that all documents are submitted by 11th December 2024.
(The deadline may be extended if the position remains vacant or a suitable candidate is not found.)
In case of any queries, kindly contact the undersigned:
Arpan Bhattacharyya,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Physics, IIT Gandhinagar
email: abhattacharyya@iitgn.ac.in
Last date for applying 11th December 2024