IIT Roorkee – Post-Doctoral Positions in Quantum Machine Learning (MeitY Sponsored Project)

About Organization

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is one of India’s premier institutions of higher education and research. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is leading a sponsored project supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), New Delhi, focusing on cutting-edge research in Quantum Machine Learning (QML).

About Post

The Post-Doctoral Fellows will conduct advanced research in Quantum Machine Learning, exploring applications across computer vision, post-quantum information security, and related domains. The positions are designed for highly qualified researchers with expertise in QML and allied areas.

Recruitment Overview Table

• Conduct in-depth research in Quantum Machine Learning • Develop use cases and applications in computer vision and post-quantum security • Collaborate with project investigators and research teams • Publish high-quality research outputs

Salary/Funding

• Emoluments: ₹55,000 per month + HRA • Duration: Till March 31, 2027

Selection Process

• Applications screened by project investigators • Shortlisted candidates invited for interview (online via Webex or in-person) • Candidates must bring original certificates and documents for verification • Preference given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience • No TA/DA admissible for attending interview

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: August 12, 2026 • Application Deadline: August 22, 2026 (5 PM)

How to Apply

Applicants must email their applications to sugata.gangopadhyay@cs.iitr.ac.in with subject line “PDF-QML.” Applications should include: • Detailed CV with academic qualifications and experience • Attested copies of degree/certificates and experience documents

Brochure URL: https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/Project_Jobs/CSE/2026/adv170820262.pdf

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Who Can Apply

Ph.D. holders in Quantum Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Post-Quantum Information Security, or related fields.

Why Apply

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to frontier research in Quantum Machine Learning, collaborate with leading faculty at IIT Roorkee, and advance applications in security and computer vision.