Advertisement for faculty positions at CQuERE, TCG CREST, Kolkata (India)

August 3, 2026

TCG CREST – TCG Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology aspires to be a world-leading research institute in the area of science and technology.

The objectives of TCG CREST are to conduct fundamental and translational research at the frontiers of both science and technology, and also to impart high quality education to PhD scholars. The Centre for Quantum Engineering, Research and Education (CQuERE) is one of the centres at TCG CREST dedicated to performing cutting edge research and high-quality education at the PhD level in the emerging areas of quantum science and technology, thereby train future researchers for academia as well as industry.

The areas of research currently being pursued at CQuERE are quantum computation theory including quantum algorithms and quantum machine learning, experimental quantum computing using superconducting qubits, photonic integrated circuits and nitrogen vacancy centres and cold atoms, quantum information and quantum communication theory.

CQuERE seeks to appoint faculty members at the levels of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, in the areas of quantum algorithms, quantum error correction and fault tolerant quantum computing (theory) with emphasis on translational research. These positions are permanent with an initial probation period of 1 year. An excellent research record is required for all the positions, as demonstrated by publications in reputed journals. Applicants with industry experience will be given due consideration. Successful candidates will be expected to perform research at the forefront of quantum computing, supervise the work of PhD scholars, and teach PhD as well as introductory courses on quantum science and technology. The position-specific requirements are as follows:

	Assistant Professor	Associate Professor
Qualifications	PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering.	PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering.
Experience	Three or more years of postdoctoral experience with research focused on any of the aforementioned areas.	Eight or more years of experience, including at least five years at the Assistant Professor level, with research focused on any of the aforementioned areas. Demonstrated experience in teaching and supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers is desirable.
** For exceptional candidates, specific experience requirements may be relaxed at the discretion of the CQuERE faculty members.

A cover letter, research and teaching plans, curriculum vitae, and 3 reference letters are required as part of the application. Selections will be made via interviews, following short-listing of applicants.

All applications must be emailed to cquere.applications@tcgcrest.org with subject as “Application for the post of Asst/Assoc Prof. – <candidate’s name>”.

Confidential reference letters must be sent separately to the same email id directly by the referees.

Foreign nationals are also encouraged to apply, and will receive visa support, if selected.

All successful candidates will be provided with a highly competitive salary and benefits. The appointed faculty members are expected to generate part of their research funds via external sources.

The deadline for applications to the above-mentioned positions are 15th October 2026.