IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for Post-Doctoral Research fellow positions

                                    

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) invites applications from Indian nationals for the Post-Doctoral Research fellow positions in the Discipline of Earth Sciences, purely on a contract basis.

Position:  Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajkrishna Dutta

Tenure: 12 Months with a possibility of extension based on candidate’s performance in the first year.

Job Description: The candidate will be working on experimental and theoretical high-pressure mineralogy. Experience with Density Functional Theory-based computations is necessary. The candidate will also work on diamond anvil cell experiments, working knowledge of DAC experiments is desirable but not mandatory. Projects will involve synthesizing silicate minerals and carrying out experiments at different synchrotron and laboratory facilities across the world.

Eligibility: PhD in Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science with experience in X-ray diffraction/ spectroscopy from reputed institutes with good publication record. Candidates who have submitted their thesis are equally eligible.

Fellowship:  60,000 INR consolidated.

How to apply: Application Procedure: Candidates must send their application through email to Dr. Rajkrishna Dutta (raj.dutta@iitgn.ac.in) with the following documents in a single pdf file as an attachment:

  • Current CV with a list of publications
  • A one-page summary of previous research experience
  • A one-page write-up on the research plan
  • Name and address of two potential referees

The application screening process will be open until September 7, 2024. However, candidates will be considered beyond the deadline if the position has not been filled. 

In case of any queries, please write to: raj.dutta@iitgn.ac.in

Application Deadline: September 7, 2024

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