Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Abhisek Samanta
Job Description: Current research activities of the group include studies on strongly correlated systems, superconductivity, quantum transport, disordered systems, and quantum Hall effects. More details about the research interests of the instructor can be found in his website: https://abhisekphy.github.io.
Essential Qualification:
- Candidates must have a consistently good academic record (with a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in classes 10th and 12th).
- A PhD degree in a related field, such as Condensed Matter Physics or Statistical Physics. Candidates who have submitted their thesis are equally eligible for the position.
- Experience of using many-body techniques (analytical or numerical) is preferred.
Preferred Skills: The selected candidate will be expected to carry out research in the above areas and will be funded by the institute. Apart from research, the applicant is expected to contribute to other academic activities of the institute, including teaching.
Duration: The appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension for a
second year based on performance.
Fellowship amount: INR 72,000/- per month (consolidated with no other allowances)
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their applications directly to Abhisek Samanta via e-mail at abhisek.samanta@iitgn.ac.in with the subject line “Postdoc Application CMT 2025”.
The application must include the following documents as a single pdf attachment:
1. Current CV with detailed academic record and a list of publications
2. Summary of doctoral research (maximum 2 pages)
3. Future research plans (maximum 2 pages)
Letters of Reference: For full consideration, each applicant must arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Abhisek Samanta via email at abhisek.samanta@iitgn.ac.in.
Last date for applying Applications received by January 26, 2025, will be given priority. The
positions will remain open until filled.