Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kurnool, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, invites applications for 03 temporary Internship positions in Quantum Computing and Computational Condensed Matter Physics.
Job Details
| Attribute | Information |
| Hiring Institution | IIITDM Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh |
| Open Position | Intern – 03 Positions |
| Project Areas | • Quantum Computing: 02 Positions • Computational Condensed Matter Physics: 01 Position |
| Department | Department of Sciences |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. D. Murali (Associate Professor) |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹10,000 per month |
| Duration | 05 Months (Contract basis) |
| Age Limit | Preferably less than 28 years |
| Selection Mode | Walk-In Interview |
| Interview Date & Time | 3rd September 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Interview Venue | IIITDM Kurnool, Jagannathagattu, Dinnedevarapadu, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh – 518008 |
About Institution
IIITDM Kurnool is an autonomous premier institute established by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, to foster high-quality education and research in Information Technology, Design, and Manufacturing. The Department of Sciences leads research in Quantum Information, Density Functional Theory (DFT), Computational Material Science, and High-Performance Computing.
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Job Description
The Interns will work on research problems in Quantum Computing algorithms or Computational Condensed Matter Physics simulations. Responsibilities include running electronic structure calculations, analyzing quantum circuits, mathematical modeling, and drafting research documentation under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.
Requirements & Required Qualifications
1. Minimum Educational Qualification
- Master’s degree in Physics / Materials Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks; OR
- Students currently pursuing an M.Tech. degree; OR
- Final-year B.Tech. students.
2. Desirable Qualification & Experience
- Strong academic background in Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Quantum Computing.
- Good analytical, mathematical, and technical writing skills.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Computational Simulations: Perform electronic structure calculations (e.g., DFT) or quantum circuit simulations using standard computational toolkits.
- Algorithm Development / Modeling: Develop or optimize quantum algorithms and model physical properties of solid-state systems.
- Data Analysis: Process and interpret computational band structures, density of states (DOS), or quantum state fidelity metrics.
- Documentation: Assist the research team in compiling progress reports and scientific drafts.
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Skills You’ll Gain
| Category | Specific Tools & Competencies Mastered |
| Quantum Computing | Qiskit / Pennylane, Quantum Gates, Circuit Optimization, Variational Quantum Eigensolvers (VQE). |
| Computational Physics | Density Functional Theory (DFT) Codes (VASP/Quantum ESPRESSO), Band Structure Analysis. |
| Research & Analysis | Mathematical Modeling, High-Performance Computing (HPC) Linux Environments. |
Application Procedure & Selection Process
- Mode of Selection: Walk-In Interview.
- Date & Time of Interview:3rd September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- How to Attend:
- Interested and eligible candidates should directly report to IIITDM Kurnool campus.
- Bring an updated CV/Resume along with original and self-attested copies of all educational marksheets and certificates for verification.
- Correspondence Address:
Dr. D. Murali (Associate Professor)Department of Sciences, IIITDM Kurnool,Jagannathagattu, Dinnedevarapadu, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh – 518008Email: dmurali@iiitk.ac.in | Contact: +91 9790518135 - Official Website / Link:IIITDM Kurnool Project Recruitments
Frequently Asked Interview Questions (With Answers & Solution Guidelines)
Quantum Computing & Quantum Gates
- Question:“What is the difference between a classical bit and a qubit, and how does the Hadamard gate create superposition?”
- Answer & Solution Context: Explain that a classical bit is deterministically 0 or 1, whereas a qubit is a two-level quantum system represented as $\vert{}\psi\rangle = \alpha\vert{}0\rangle + \beta\vert{}1\rangle$ with $\vert{}\alpha\vert{}^2 + \vert{}\beta\vert{}^2 = 1$. The Hadamard gate ($H$) maps computational basis states $\vert{}0\rangle$ and $\vert{}1\rangle$ into equal superposition states $\frac{\vert{}0\rangle + \vert{}1\rangle}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\frac{\vert{}0\rangle – \vert{}1\rangle}{\sqrt{2}}$, enabling quantum parallelism.
Computational Condensed Matter Physics (DFT)
- Question:“What is the physical significance of the Kohn-Sham equations in Density Functional Theory (DFT)?”
- Answer & Solution Context: Detail how Kohn-Sham DFT maps a complex, interacting many-body electron problem onto an equivalent fictitious non-interacting single-particle system that produces the exact same ground-state electron density, using an exchange-correlation functional ($E_{xc}$) to approximate complex quantum electronic interactions.