We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the interdisciplinary area of material science and chemistry in developing sensors for technical textiles. The researcher is expected to develop electrical sensors using composite textiles that are capable of sensing physiological changes in humans and sensing chemical/biological contaminants.

Essential Qualification:

The applicants must be Indian nationals with a PhD degree in Physical Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science from a recognized institute / university in India or abroad and an excellent track record and publications /patents in a research area relevant to the sponsored project.

Desirable Qualification:

Good knowledge in sensor, 2/3 electrode device fabrication, electrical characterization techniques, electro-chemical characterization techniques, electrospinning techniques, 3D printing, microscopy, spectroscopy, and surface characterization techniques are some of the desirables for the candidate. Candidates with a good background in solid state, material science and condensed matter physics will have preference.

Other criteria:

Candidate who has submitted her/his PhD thesis is also eligible to apply. However, she/he is expected to successfully defend the PhD thesis within three months from the date of their joining (if selected).

Salary Details: 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 for the first and second year, and Rs. 65,000/- per month for the third year.

Application deadline: June 15, 2024

How to apply:

Please fill the google form attached below:

Link: https://forms.gle/SBbEvn9cb234UTYB7

Project Investigator
Prof Sandeep Verma

Please contact on below mail ids for any queries

Email:[email protected], [email protected]

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR