[DMANET] Two Research Associate (Postdoctoral) Positions at IIT Dharwad – Application Deadline: 14 July 2026

Dear Colleagues, Applications are invited for two Research Associate (RA) (Postdoctoral) positions in the Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad. The positions are available under the supervision of: - Dr. Sagnik Sen (Structural Graph Theory, Graph Coloring, Domination, Graph Homomorphisms) - Dr. Sandeep R. B. (Algorithms, Graph Theory, Parameterized Algorithms) Candidates with a strong background in graph theory, combinatorics, algorithms, discrete mathematics, or closely related areas are encouraged to apply. The Research Associate positions are institute-funded postdoctoral appointments with salary and benefits as per the IIT Dharwad Research Associate guidelines. Application deadline: 14 July 2026 Research Associate Guidelines: https://www.iitdh.ac.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/Guidelines%20for%20RA.pdf Online Application Form: https://www.iitdh.ac.in/postdoctoral-fellowship-application-form Faculty webpages: - Dr. Sagnik Sen: https://sites.google.com/view/sagniksen/about-me - Dr. Sandeep R. B.: https://sites.google.com/site/homepagesandeeprb/ This email serves as the "Approval letter from the proposed mentor" and may be uploaded by applicants under the corresponding field in the online application form. In the Proposed Department + Proposed Mentor fields in the form, you may fill either "Mathematics + Sagnik Sen" or "Computer Science and Engineering + Sandeep RB". In any case, your application will be examined jointly by both. *Why Dharwad?* Dharwad is a peaceful, green, and academically vibrant city in Karnataka, offering an excellent environment for focused research. The city enjoys a pleasant climate for much of the year, has a rich cultural heritage, and provides a high quality of life with a relatively low cost of living. It is well connected by road, rail, and the nearby Hubballi Airport. Dharwad is also an excellent base for exploring some of southern India's most attractive destinations, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, the coffee plantations and hill landscapes of Chikkamagaluru, the white-water rafting and wildlife of Dandeli, the pristine beaches of Gokarna, the iconic seaside temple at Murudeshwar, and the historic temple complexes of Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole. These destinations are ideal for weekend trips, making Dharwad an attractive place to enjoy both a productive research environment and a rewarding work–life balance. Please feel free to circulate this announcement among suitable candidates. Best regards, Sagnik Sen Department of Mathematics Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad Sandeep R. B. Department of Computer Science and Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************