Postdoctoral Fellow (International) in Chemistry and Plasmonic Nanomaterials at IIT Delhi Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is inviting applications for an Institute Postdoctoral Fellow (International) position, and Prof. Priyanka Verma is also seeking interested foreign nationals to join her group. The research environment is centered on chemistry, plasmonic nanomaterials, photo-active materials, and applications in energy and environmental science.

The post is intended for early-career researchers holding a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with a strong academic and publication record. The institute notice specifies that applicants must be foreign candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from a country other than India, and should have a first class or equivalent grade in the preceding qualification. The notice also mentions an age preference of below 32 years for male candidates and 35 years for female candidates.

Funding is provided through the IIT Delhi postdoctoral fellowship: the appointment is for 1 year, extendable by another year based on performance. The salary is ₹80,000 per month (or ₹65,000 per month for candidates awaiting Ph.D. defence), plus HRA at Government of India rates in New Delhi. A Professional Development Allowance of ₹1,00,000 per year is also included for research and academic activities.

The deadline is 15 April 2026, 5:30 PM IST. Interested candidates should send their CV and research statement to Prof. Priyanka Verma and follow the IIT Delhi international postdoctoral application route. For queries, the institute contact email is [email protected].

Relevant study keywords include chemistry, materials science, plasmonics, nanomaterials, photocatalysis, energy materials, and environmental applications.