Research Associate opportunity at DIAT
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, has issued Advertisement No. 30-2026/RA/DIAT for one Research Associate position in its Department of Applied Physics. The appointment supports the institute-level project titled “Lead-Free Halide Perovskite Thin-Film Memristors for Resistive Switching and Neuromorphic Device Applications”. DIAT operates under the Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
Eligibility and interview arrangements
The essential qualification is a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from a recognized university. Proven experience in nanomaterials synthesis is desirable, as is prior knowledge of resistive switching and sensor development. Applicants must be no older than 35 years on 30th October, 2026, subject to the stated category relaxations. The upper age concession is up to five years for SC/ST, women and PwBD candidates, and three years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
The walk-in interview is scheduled for 30th October, 2026 at 1100 Hrs. Candidates must attend at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune - 411 025.
What candidates should do now
- Read the official advertisement and check the qualification and age conditions.
- Assemble original certificates and testimonials, together with a set of attested copies of each, for detailed scrutiny.
- Obtain an NOC from the present employer if working in a Government organization, Public Sector Undertaking or Autonomous Body.
- Attend the institute at the specified date and time with the required documents.
Pay and appointment conditions
The selected candidate will receive consolidated monthly pay of ₹67,000. Medical facilities are restricted to MI Room facilities. The engagement is purely temporary for four months or until completion of the project, whichever occurs first. It does not create a right to absorption in DIAT and may be terminated on one month’s notice. No TA is payable for attending the interview.
For clarification, candidates may contact Prof. Tejashree Bhave, Principal Investigator, Department of Applied Physics, on (020) 2460 4494 or +91 9657728583.