Postdoctoral position at IISER TVM

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 1 year. Please see the URL [http://shaijumon.iisertvm.ac.in] for more information on the group and its research activities

To apply for the position, please send a CV with list of publications, synopsis of the thesis 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 19.12.2014 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 [Likely to be revised to the new scale]

Deadline: 22 December, 2014

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