Company Description Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT(ISM) Dhanbad) is a premier technical institution located in the mineral-rich state of Jharkhand, India. Established in 1926, it is a unique institute that hosts all major earth science disciplines and supports them with specialized facilities such as a Geological Museum, Seismic Observatory, Long Wall Mine Gallery, and Remote Sensing Laboratory. The campus offers a vibrant residential environment, with student hostels named after gemstones, fostering a solid sense of community.

IIT(ISM) has a long legacy of contributing talent to the energy and resources sectors and is actively evolving as a think tank for the petroleum and earth science industries by integrating advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and big data.

Role Description: The PhD Research Scholar in Integrated Photonics will conduct advanced research on photonic devices and systems, including design, modeling, fabrication, and characterization of integrated photonic components relevant to sensing, communication, or signal processing. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing literature reviews, developing theoretical and numerical models, running simulations, conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and disseminating research through publications and conference presentations. The scholar will collaborate with faculty members, technical staff, and peers, assist in mentoring junior students,



and contribute to project documentation and reporting.

This is a full-time, on-site role based at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, requiring regular presence in laboratories and research facilities on campus.

Qualifications

- Strong foundation in photonics, optics, and electromagnetics, with knowledge of integrated photonic devices and waveguide theory.
- Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools (e.g., COMSOL, Lumerical, MATLAB, Python) for photonic structure design and analysis.
- Experience with experimental photonics, including optical setup design, alignment, measurement, and data acquisition in a laboratory environment.
- Solid background in semiconductor physics, microfabrication or nanofabrication techniques, and familiarity with cleanroom processes is highly beneficial.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, including the ability to conduct independent and collaborative research.
- Strong scientific writing and communication skills for preparing research articles, theses, project reports, and presenting at conferences.
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Photonics, Optoelectronics, or a closely related discipline; eligibility as per IIT(ISM) PhD admission norms.
- Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary work, especially at the interface of integrated photonics with sensing, communication, or earth and energy applications.
- Ability to work ethically and safely in

📌 Phd Research Scholar In Integrated Photonics (Dhanbad)
🏢 Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
📍 Dhanbad