Postdoctoral position at IISER TVM

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in a DBT (Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India) sponsored project, under DBT’s twinning programme, entitled “Design, synthesis and characterization of self-assembled molecular materials from Hetero-tactic polypeptide constructs; applications in drug delivery and nanoscale energy storage devices”.
A Ph.D degree in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science and relevant research experience are required for this position. The postdoctoral fellow will work on design and synthesis of nanostructured materials and their specific applications in nanoscale energy storage devices. Research experience in Nanomaterials synthesis, electrochemical characterizations, energy storage is highly desirable. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D thesis may also apply. Position is available for a period of two years. Please see the URL http://iisertvm.ac.in/~shaijumon for more information on the group and its research activities.
To apply for the position, please send a CV with list of publications, research statement and names of at least two references sent by email to shaiju[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in Incomplete applications or those that do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered.  The position is purely temporary.  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.  Overseas candidates can be interviewed over Skype.  Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 30.11.2013 preferably by e-mail: (shaiju[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in).  No communications in this regard will be entertained from candidates.

Salary: Rs. 22,000 – 24,000/- plus HRA per month.
Deadline: 30 November, 2013

Dr. M. M. Shaijumon
School of Physics, 
IISER Thiruvananthapuram, 
CET Campus, Engineering College P.O, 
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 016, Kerala
shaiju[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in