Applications are invited for Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Physics

Applications are invited for “Research Associate” and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the Solar Energy Research Initiative (SERI) project of DST, Government of India titled, Incorporation of Plasmonic structures to improve Organic Photovoltaics” .

Name of the Post : Research Associate

Qualification & Experience: Ph.D. with minimum of 55% marks in M Sc or MTech with a minimum of 60 % marks (Areas related to solar cell/organic electronics /Physical sciences/Chemical Sciences/Material Science/Engineering). Those who have submitted PhD thesis may also apply. Preference will be given to those with published research work of high quality.

Salary : Rs. 22,000/- plus HRA per month.

Age : The upper age limit 35 years on 16.05.2012. A relaxation of 5 years is applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women candidates.

Duration : One Year (extendable for another year, on review of performance)

Name of the Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Qualification & Experience: MSc/BTech/BE/MS in Physical Science/Physical Chemistry/chemical science/ Materials Science/Electronics or related Field with 60% marks and qualified in one of the national level tests such as CSIR-UGC/GATE/JEST. Preference will be given to those with published research work of high quality.

Salary : Rs. 16,000/- plus HRA per month.

Age : The upper age limit 28 years on 16.05.2012. A relaxation of 5 years is applicable to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women candidates.

Duration : One Year (extendable for another year, on review of performance)

How to apply: The application should follow the format provided (click here for doc format) with this advertisement in the web site (https://www.iisertvm.ac.in//appointments /projects). Incomplete applications or those that do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered. Mere fulfillment of qualifications/experience requirements does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview. Completed applications should reach the undersigned on or before 16.05.2012 preferably by e-mail (manoj[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in). No communications in this regard will be entertained from candidates. Dr Manoj A G Namboothiry, Assistant Professor, School of Physics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, College of Engineering Trivandrum Campus, Computer Science Building, Engineering College P.O., Trivandrum 695016, Kerala, India. E-mail: manoj[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in

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Download Application Format Key words:organic solar cells/photovoltaic/photocurrent/plasmonic