Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Quantum Optics Lab
Exciting Research Opportunities at IIT Patna: National Quantum Mission (NQM) Project under the Quantum Communication Vertical.
Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate (1 Vacancy) in my research laboratory at IIT Patna, Department of Physics under the prestigious National Quantum Mission (NQM), DST, Government of India, as part of the Quantum Communication vertical T-Hub under IIT M C-DOT Samagnya Technology (https://www.samgnya.in/) with Technical Group QUEPRAN (LI: RRI Bengaluru).
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PI: Dr. Raghavan K. Easwaran, Associate Professor, IIT Patna
Webpage: www.raghavanke.com
Application Deadline: 15 August 2026
This opportunity is part of a landmark initiative under the National Quantum Mission, aimed at the cutting-edge development of Cold Atom-based Quantum Memory units for multi-node Quantum Repeater network. Selected candidates will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts from premier Indian institutions, including RRI Bengaluru, LPI: Prof. Urbasi Sinha), IIT Tirupati (MPI: Dr. Arijit Sharma), HRI Prayagraj (MPI: Dr. Aditi Sen), IISER Mohali (MPI: Dr. Sandeep Goyal), as well as with our Mission T-HUB located at IIT Madras, Chennai. Collaborations also extend to our industrial partners in India and abroad as well.
Exceptional candidates with a strong interest in quantum technologies and experimental research are encouraged to apply and become part of India's rapidly growing quantum ecosystem.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of groundbreaking research in quantum technology
• Collaborate with top-tier experts and institutions
• Access advanced laboratory facilities and cutting-edge resources
• Contribute to a nationally important scientific mission
For any queries, please contact: raghavanke@iitp.ac.in
To learn more about our group our Research Mission, visit: www.raghavanke.com
NQM, DST, GoI.
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My research group at IIT Patna is seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates for the following positions under the prestigious National Quantum Mission (NQM) Mega project, focused on the development of cold atom-based quantum memory (Quantum Communication vertical):
• Research Associate
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Project Assistant
This opportunity is part of a landmark initiative under the National Quantum Mission, aimed at the cutting-edge development of Cold Atom-based Quantum Memory units for multi-node Quantum Repeater network. Selected candidates will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts from premier Indian institutions, including RRI Bengaluru, IIT Tirupati, HRI Prayagraj, IISER Mohali, as well as with our Mission HUB located at IIT Madras, Chennai. Collaborations also extend to our industrial partners in India and abroad as well.
Application Details
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• Research Associate: View Advertisement & Apply
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): View Advertisement & Apply
• Project Assistant: View Advertisement & Apply
Why Join Us?
• Be part of groundbreaking research in quantum technology
• Collaborate with top-tier experts and institutions
• Access advanced laboratory facilities and cutting-edge resources
• Contribute to a nationally important scientific mission
Application Deadline: 31st July 2025
For any queries, please contact: raghavanke@iitp.ac.in
To learn more about our group our Research Mission, visit: www.raghavanke.com
NQM, DST, GoI.