Research Positions in Quantum AI for Space Weather & Astronomy (ASTRA-Q Project)

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) (IIT Indore)
Job Category	Technical
Number of Vacancies	16 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹37,000 - ₹61,000 Per Month
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	No application fee is mentioned in the provided job notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Research project titled ASTRA-Q: Astronomical and Space Weather Tracking with Quantum Artificial Intelligence funded by Department of Science & Technology - National Quantum Mission (DST-NQM).
- Positions available at IIT Indore (Lead Institute), University of Calcutta, TCG CREST (Kolkata), SRM University (Chennai), and Sharda University (Noida).
- Focus areas include quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit/PennyLane), machine/deep learning, and space weather/astrophysics.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Qualifications: ['masters-degree', 'bachelors-degree'], Eligibility: ['- Postgraduate degree in Basic Science or Graduate/Postgraduate in Professional Courses (e.g., Engineering, Technology).', '- Selection through CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or National-level exams (e.g., DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, MoE, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER).', '- Desirable: 1–2 years of experience; proficiency in Python, quantum computing (Qiskit/PennyLane), and machine/deep learning.']
• Post Name: Research Associate Provisional, Qualifications: ['phd'], Eligibility: ['- Ph.D. Thesis Submitted (not awarded).', '- Desirable: 1–2 years of experience; proficiency in Python, Qiskit/PennyLane, machine/deep learning, and domain knowledge in space weather/astrophysics.']
• Post Name: Research Associate II, Qualifications: ['phd'], Eligibility: ['- Ph.D. + 1 year of experience or Master’s in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university.', '- Desirable: 1+ years of experience in quantum algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical models, quantum hardware, and machine learning applications in quantum computing.']
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⚙️ Selection Process

• Application Submission: Interested candidates must submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) along with all relevant supporting documents, including essential qualification degrees, certificates, marks sheets, GATE qualifying certificates (if applicable), and proof of date of birth, compiled into a single PDF file.
• Google Form Completion: Candidates are required to complete and submit the provided Google Form via the given link or QR code.
• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates, based on their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the project, will be invited for an interview.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No travel allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for attending the interview.
• Selection Notification: Selected candidates will be informed via email.

💳 Application Fee Details

No application fee is mentioned in the provided job notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the selection process for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?

Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in basic science or a graduate/postgraduate degree in a professional course. Selection is based on eligibility through national-level exams such as CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or other national-level examinations conducted by central government departments like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, or NISER.

Q. What documents are required to be submitted along with the application?

Applicants must submit a detailed CV along with essential qualification degree certificates, marks sheets, GATE qualifying certificate (if applicable), and proof of date of birth, all compiled into a single PDF file.

Q. Will travel allowance (TA/DA) be provided for the interview?

No, no travel allowance (TA/DA) will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Q. How will selected candidates be notified?

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, and selected candidates will be informed via email.

Q. What is the duration of the project, and can candidates be considered for multiple positions?

The entire duration of the project is three years. Candidates may be considered for any of the listed positions based on their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the project requirements, as determined by the competent authority.