INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HYDERABAD (IIT HYDERABAD)
(An Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)
Kandi, Sangareddy District, Telangana – 502285, India
Official Notification Ref: Circular Document ID NanoX_RA_Ad-2026.pdf / NanoX Center 2026
RECRUITMENT FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (NANOX CENTER) 2026
IIT Hyderabad Research Associate (NanoX) Recruitment Notification 2026: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad / IITH), an autonomous premier Institute of National Importance established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has published an official employment recruitment advertisement circular (Ref: NanoX_RA_Ad-2026.pdf). This recruitment drive is being conducted to engage highly qualified, ambitious, and experienced doctoral researchers for the position of Research Associate-I / II / III (RA) at the state-of-the-art Center for Nanoscale X (NanoX Facility). Appointed research scientists will work on cutting-edge advanced nanotechnology, nanofabrication, semiconductor cleanroom operations, 2D materials, microfluidics, and quantum device characterization under sponsored R&D projects funded by DST, SERB, MeitY, and international research collaborations. Qualified candidates holding a Ph.D. degree in Nanotechnology, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering (or M.E. / M.Tech with 3 years of advanced research experience and high-impact SCI publications) from recognized universities or research institutes in India or abroad are invited to submit their application forms before the specified closing deadline.
| Institute Name | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad / IITH) |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India |
| Research Center / Dept | NanoX Facility / Dept of Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering / EE / Physics |
| Notification Document ID | NanoX_RA_Ad-2026.pdf |
| Positions Offered | Research Associate-I (RA-I), Research Associate-II (RA-II), Research Associate-III (RA-III) |
| Nature of Tenure | Purely Temporary Sponsored Postdoctoral Research Contract (Initial 1 Year, Extendable up to 3 Years) |
| Monthly Fellowship Pay | Rs. 47,000/- to Rs. 54,000/- per month + 24% HRA (Gross total approx. Rs. 58,280/- to Rs. 66,960/- per month) |
| Job Posting Location | IIT Hyderabad Main Campus, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, India |
| Selection Mode | CV & Publication Shortlisting + Technical Seminar Presentation + Personal Interview |
| Official Portal | iith.ac.in |
The IIT Hyderabad NanoX Research Associate notification covers frontier nanotechnology research domains:
- Cleanroom Nanofabrication & Lithography: Electron-beam lithography (EBL), photolithography, reactive ion etching (RIE), atomic layer deposition (ALD), thin-film sputtering.
- Semiconductor Devices & 2D Materials: Synthesis and device integration of Graphene, Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs), MoS2, Field-Effect Transistors (FETs), and memristors.
- Advanced Characterization & Metrology: Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Raman Spectroscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS).
- Microfluidics & Biosensors: Lab-on-a-chip diagnostics, point-of-care microfluidic biosensors, impedance spectroscopy, surface plasmon resonance (SPR).
- Quantum & Optoelectronic Nanodevices: Photodetectors, single-photon sources, quantum dots, solar cell photovoltaics, energy harvesting nanodevices.
| Post Designation | Essential Educational Qualifications & Research Experience (India Standard) |
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| Research Associate-I (RA-I) |
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| Research Associate-II (RA-II) |
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| Research Associate-III (RA-III) |
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Age limits are calculated as per DST / SERB / IIT Hyderabad Postdoctoral Fellowship Rules:
- Upper Age Limit: Maximum 35 Years for RA-I and up to 40 Years for RA-II / RA-III as on the application closing date.
- Category Relaxations (Govt of India Norms):
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 03 Years upper age relaxation (Up to 38/43 Years).
- SC / ST Candidates: 05 Years upper age relaxation (Up to 40/45 Years).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) & Female Applicants: Age relaxation of 5 years as per DST/CSIR guidelines.
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) | Rs. 47,000/- per month + 24% HRA (Total Gross Fellowship approx. Rs. 58,280/- per month) |
| Research Associate-II (RA-II) | Rs. 49,000/- per month + 24% HRA (Total Gross Fellowship approx. Rs. 60,760/- per month) |
| Research Associate-III (RA-III) | Rs. 54,000/- per month + 24% HRA (Total Gross Fellowship approx. Rs. 66,960/- per month) |
| Medical & Campus Contingency | Medical benefits provided as per IIT Hyderabad health center rules + Annual Research Contingency Grant sanctioned in project. |
Appointed Research Associates will execute advanced scientific and technical responsibilities at IIT Hyderabad:
- Operating Class 100 / Class 1000 cleanroom equipment including Electron Beam Lithography, E-beam Evaporators, and Mask Aligners.
- Designing novel semiconductor device architectures, 2D heterostructures, and performing electrical transport measurements under cryogenic temperatures.
- Training Ph.D. scholars and M.Tech students in advanced metrology instruments (FESEM, HRTEM, AFM, XPS, Raman Spectroscopy).
- Drafting high-impact research manuscripts for submission to ACS, IEEE, Nature Publishing Group, or RSC journals.
- Assisting Principal Investigators in writing technical research grant proposals for DST, SERB, MeitY, and maintaining equipment maintenance logs.
Selection Procedure:
- Stage 1 - CV & Publication Screening: Evaluation of submitted applications based on Ph.D. thesis defense, impact factor of published SCI journals, citation metrics, and alignment with NanoX facility tools.
- Stage 2 - Technical Seminar Presentation: Shortlisted candidates will present a 20-minute research seminar outlining their doctoral findings and proposed post-doc research plan.
- Stage 3 - Personal Interview: Technical interaction before the Faculty Selection Committee at IIT Hyderabad campus (or online video interview via Google Meet/MS Teams).
Step-by-Step Application Guide:
- Download the official recruitment notification PDF (
NanoX_RA_Ad-2026.pdf) using the link button below. - Visit the official portal
iith.ac.inunder the Careers / Project Staff & Postdoc Vacancies section. - Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including complete publication list (with DOI links & impact factors), Ph.D. abstract, tool expertise, and contact details of two academic referees.
- Email the single PDF application package containing CV, Ph.D. degree certificate / thesis submission proof, 10th pass certificate (age proof), and top 3 research paper reprints to the official PI email address specified in the circular before the deadline.
- Class 10th Passing Certificate / Birth Certificate (Proof of Age).
- Class 12th Science Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
- B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. and M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc. Degree Certificates & Consolidated Mark Sheets.
- Ph.D. Degree Award Certificate OR Provisional Ph.D. Certificate / Official Thesis Defense Notification.
- Detailed CV with Google Scholar / ORCID Identifier link.
- Full Reprints of Top 3 First-Author SCI / Scopus-indexed Research Journal Publications.
- Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Govt of India prescribed format.
- Recent Passport-size Photographs & Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport).
Q1: What is the official website for IIT Hyderabad recruitment updates?
Ans: The official portal is iith.ac.in.
Q2: Where is IIT Hyderabad main campus located?
Ans: IIT Hyderabad campus is located at Kandi, Sangareddy District, Telangana – 502285, India.
Q3: What is the monthly fellowship for Research Associate (RA-I) at IIT Hyderabad?
Ans: RA-I receives Rs. 47,000/- per month + 24% HRA (Total approx. Rs. 58,280/- per month).
Q4: Can candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis apply for NanoX RA post?
Ans: Yes, candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting final viva-voce are eligible to apply (placed under provisional fellowship till degree award).
Q5: Is cleanroom experience mandatory for NanoX RA positions?
Ans: Cleanroom nanofabrication or advanced characterization (TEM/FESEM/AFM) experience is highly desirable and preferred during shortlisting.
Q6: What is the upper age limit for Research Associate posts at IITH?
Ans: Upper age limit is 35 years for RA-I and 40 years for RA-II/III (with Govt category relaxations).
Q7: What is the initial tenure of appointment for this postdoctoral post?
Ans: The appointment is initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on satisfactory annual progress reviews.
Q8: What is the official circular document reference ID for this notification?
Ans: The official circular document ID is NanoX_RA_Ad-2026.pdf.
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