A CSIR-funded fellowship in non-Hermitian topological insulators at BDU
Bharathidasan University has invited applications for one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) to work on the CSIR, Government of India project "Tailoring non-Hermitian topological insulators for applications and the search of topological states through machine learning" in the Department of Nonlinear Dynamics, School of Physics, Tiruchirappalli, 620024. The fellow will work under Dr. M. Senthilvelan, CSIR Emeritus Scientist, for a project tenure of 3 years, on a temporary, purely contractual basis. Bio-data must reach the department on or before 5th October 2026.
Two separate qualification routes for this SRF post
The notice lays out three alternative essential qualifications. Route one is an M.Sc, B.E, B.Tech, B.VSc or B.Pharm (or equivalent) with at least two years of post-degree research experience shown through published papers in standard refereed journals. Route two is an M.E or M.Tech (or equivalent) in Engineering or Technology. Route three is an MBBS or BDS with one year of internship, or an M.VSc or M.Pharm (or equivalent). Beyond these, the desirable qualification is two years of research experience in Theoretical Physics with sound computational skills, which points to the machine-learning and topological-physics focus of the project.
Age limit for this SRF post and who gets relaxation
The upper age limit for SRF is 32 years. The notice grants relaxation of up to 5 years to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
What the fellowship pays
The fellowship carries Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA as per University norms. No other allowance or increment structure is mentioned.
Posting your bio-data to Dr. Senthilvelan, by post or email
This recruitment has no online application form and no fee. The interested candidate may send a copy of his or her bio-data either by post or by email to Senthilvelan.m@bduacin, addressed to Dr. M. Senthilvelan, Principal Investigator, CSIR Emeritus Scientist, Department of Nonlinear Dynamics, School of Physics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024, on or before 5th October 2026.
No TA/DA for attending the interview
The notice states plainly that no TA/DA is permissible for attending the interview, so candidates called for interview must bear their own travel costs. No separate interview date, venue or shortlisting date is given in the notice; that will presumably follow once bio-data screening is complete.
Frequently asked questions on this SRF fellowship
What is the research topic I would be working on if selected? The project is on tailoring non-Hermitian topological insulators for applications and the search of topological states through machine learning.
Can I send my bio-data by post instead of email? Yes, the notice allows the bio-data to be sent either by post or by email to the Principal Investigator.
Is there an application fee for this SRF post? The notice does not mention any application fee.
Who supervises this fellowship and for how long does it run? Dr. M. Senthilvelan, CSIR Emeritus Scientist, supervises the post, and the project tenure is 3 years.