Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment at IIT Kanpur: Advance Your Research Career
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is inviting applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow. This is an excellent opportunity for researchers to engage in high-impact projects and further their academic careers at one of India’s most prestigious institutions.
Name of Post/Designation/Job Title:
Post-Doctoral Fellow
About Recruiting Organization:
IIT Kanpur is a premier institution known for its academic excellence and pioneering research. It offers a stimulating environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant community of scholars and researchers.
Number of Vacancies:
One
Research/Job Area:
This position is for the postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Nanoscience. Details are mentioned below.
Work Location:
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Detail about Recruitment/Job Description/Job Summary:
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be involved in cutting-edge research activities, including experimental design, data collection, and analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with other researchers. Key responsibilities also include mentoring students and contributing to the broader academic community at IIT Kanpur.
Eligibility/Qualification:
Ph.D from a reputed university /institute and an excellent track record and publications /patents in a research area relevant to the sponsored project.
Desirable Qualification: Candidate should have research expertise in following:
- Design and development of high-performance energy storage devices.
- Must have experience in Electrochemical Workstation. He/she should be skilled in using electrochemical workstations to run a variety of electrochemical programs related to energy, corrosion, sensors, and experience in cell assembly for both three-electrode and two-electrode setups.
- Synthesis and materials characterization of synthesized composite materials.
- Biomass conversion for energy applications.
- Must have hands-on experience on characterization techniques, including SEM, TEM, AFM, nitrogen sorption studies, XPS, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy.
- Must have at least 1 year post PhD experience.
Documents Required:
- Updated CV
- Copies of educational certificates
- List of publications
- Research statement (brief)
- Reference letters (if required)
Compensation/Salary:
Each appointment will be made initially for a period of one year and may be extended for a second or third year subject to satisfactory performance. The consolidated fellowship amount will be Rs. 60,000/- per month.
Selection Process:
- Initial screening of applications
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Interview (in-person or online)
Benefits:
- Access to advanced research facilities and resources
- Collaboration opportunities with leading researchers
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Health and wellness benefits
Tenure:
The position is contractual, with an initial tenure of one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
How to Apply:
Please fill the google form attached below:
Link: https://forms.gle/sRJbtujmLrYTz4Pv5
Project Investigator
Prof Sri Sivakumar
Please contact on below mail ids for any queries
Email: prashan@iitk.ac.in
Last Date to Apply/Deadline of Application:
The last date for submitting applications is 25th June 2024.
Application Link:
For detailed information and to apply, please visit the official recruitment advertisement.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research career at IIT Kanpur. Apply now and become part of a world-class research community dedicated to innovation and excellence.
