PhD Opportunity in Optomagnetism, Magnetoelectric Materials, and Spintronic Devices at IIIT Delhi Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi in

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) is inviting applications for a PhD opportunity in Optomagnetism (joint-student) in the broad area of magnetoelectric materials and optical control of magnetism.

The selected PhD student will work on experimental and simulation-driven research related to optically driven magnetic switching, magnetoelectric coupling, multifunctional materials, and nanoelectronic devices. The project is jointly supervised by Dr. Anuj Kumar (Assistant Professor, ECE and Centre for Quantum Technologies, IIIT-Delhi; MIND Lab) and Sukanta Nandi (Assistant Professor, ECE, IIIT-Delhi).

Research exposure includes thin-film and device fabrication, optical and magnetic characterization, electrical measurements, material-device integration, and interdisciplinary work in advanced functional materials and spintronic devices. The lab profile of Dr. Anuj Kumar indicates related interests in spintronics, nanoelectronics, and neuromorphic engineering, with device physics, nanofabrication, advanced characterization, micromagnetic simulations, and data-driven modeling.

Eligibility highlights: candidates should have a background in Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, ECE, or a related area. Preferred experience includes thin-film deposition, device fabrication, optical/magnetic/electrical characterization, magnetoelectric measurements, and simulation tools such as COMSOL and MuMax3. A valid CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, INSPIRE Fellowship, or equivalent national-level fellowship is preferred, and applicants must meet IIIT Delhi’s qualification requirements.

Funding: the position offers a fellowship of ₹60,000 per month. The post mentions immediate start and rolling admission.

How to apply: send your CV and cover letter by email to Dr. Anuj Kumar and Sukanta Nandi. Use the subject line: Application for Ph.D. Position – Optomagnetism – [Your Name] – 2026.