TIFR Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Project Assistant Post under National Quantum Mission | Apply by Email by 30 June
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 3:15 pm
TIFR Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Project Assistant (National Quantum Mission Project)
01 Post | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
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The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai — an Autonomous Institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and a Deemed to be University — has invited applications for 01 Project Assistant post under the National Quantum Mission Project "Field deployable quantum enhanced hybrid sensor with integrated photonic platform" in the Department of Nuclear and Atomic Physics. A fellowship of Rs.20,000/- per month will be paid. Applications must be sent by email by 30 June 2026.
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About TIFR Mumbai
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a premier research institution located at 1 Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005. It is an Autonomous Institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, and a Deemed to be University, known for world-class research in physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry and computer science.
This recruitment is for the National Quantum Mission Project titled "Field deployable quantum enhanced hybrid sensor with integrated photonic platform" under Principal Investigator Dr. Sourav Dutta in the Department of Nuclear and Atomic Physics, TIFR Mumbai.
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Vacancy Details
- Post: Project Assistant
- Number of Posts: 01 (One)
- Project: National Quantum Mission — "Field deployable quantum enhanced hybrid sensor with integrated photonic platform"
- Department: Department of Nuclear and Atomic Physics, TIFR Mumbai
- Location: TIFR, 1 Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005, Maharashtra
- Nature of Post: Temporary appointment for 1 year, with possibility of extension by one more year subject to satisfactory performance
- Age Limit: Preferably below 25 years as on 30.06.2026
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Optics etc. with a minimum of 70% marks
- 6 months of hands-on experience in working with lasers, atomic spectroscopy and/or atomic magnetometry
- Knowledge of optics, atomic physics and laser spectroscopy
Job Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be involved in various tasks, such as:
- Laser spectroscopy
- Electronics for lasers, control circuits, designing and populating PCBs
- Setting up experiments on atomic magnetometry
- Recording and analysing data from the magnetometry setup
- Characterization of magnetometers in the field
- Documentation of experimental results and preparing reports
Salary & Benefits
- Fellowship: Rs.20,000/- per month
- Tenure: Temporary appointment for a period of 1 year, extendable by one more year subject to satisfactory performance
Important Dates
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 30 June 2026
Application Fee
- Not mentioned in official notification.
Required Documents
- Detailed CV including educational qualifications in the prescribed format (Class X, Class XII, B.Sc./B.Tech, National Level Test — with year, university/agency, subjects, marks/rank/score)
- Details of hands-on experience
- A one-page write-up of work experience/interest
- CV must include date of birth, present affiliation and occupation, residential address, contact number and email
- Names and addresses of two referees familiar with your recent academic activities
How to Apply
- Step 1: Prepare a detailed CV in the prescribed format along with the one-page write-up and referee details
- Step 2: Email the application to Dr. Sourav Dutta at sourav.dutta@tifr.res.in
- Step 3: Use the subject line: "Application for Project Assistant position (Name of Candidate)"
- Step 4: Ensure the application reaches by 30 June 2026
Important Instructions
- The appointment is purely temporary for a period of 1 year, with a possibility of extension for one more year
- Extension is subject to satisfactory performance
- Age below 25 years is preferred as on 30.06.2026
- Applications must be sent by email only, with the prescribed subject line
Important Links
- Official Website (TIFR): View
- Official Notification PDF: Download
- Application Email: sourav.dutta@tifr.res.in
- Help Number (Telephone): 022-2278 2000
- Fax: 022-2280 4701
- Postal Address: TIFR, 1 Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005