Design and Development of Diffractive Optical Element for High Power Laser Application

Title: Project Assistant (Tech.) - Diffractive Optical Element

Summary: Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a project appointment in the area of design and development of a diffractive optical element for high power laser applications. The appointment will be on a contractual basis with a consolidated pay, subject to periodic performance review. The position is renewable yearly or until the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.

Designation: Project Assistant (Tech.)

Research Area: Diffractive Optical Element for High Power Laser Application

Location: Delhi, India

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Diploma (3 years duration) or Graduate Degree in Mechanical/Instrument Mechanic.
• 2 years of work experience in machining operations like lathe, milling, grinding, smoothing, and polishing optical components for diploma holders.
• OR lTl (2 years duration) in Instrument Mechanic.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in machining operations like lathe, milling, grinding, smoothing, and polishing optical components for lTl holders.
• Experience in working in an optical workshop is desirable.

Job Description: The project involves the development of a highly efficient diffractive optical element for spectrally combining multiple semiconductor laser beams for use in high power laser systems. The work includes the preparation of a superfinished substrate, writing subwavelength grating structures, and etching the written structures. The project assistant will be responsible for machining operations such as lathe, milling, grinding, smoothing, and polishing of optical components.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec) and submit the duly filled form with complete information regarding educational qualifications, work experience, and other relevant details to Prof. Gufran Sayeed Khan at email id: gufranskhan@sense.iitd.ac.in.

Last Date for Apply: The last date for submitting the completed applications by post is 02/06/2023 by 5:00 PM.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be informed about the online interview details through the web link (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted). For any clarifications regarding eligibility or the application process, candidates can contact Prof. Gufran Sayeed Khan at email id: gufranskhan@sense.iitd.ac.in. 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. In the case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

Apply now and be part of a cutting-edge project in the field of diffractive optics!