Indian Institute of Technology Ropar invites applications from Indian nationals for the Postdoctoral Fellow
(PDF) position in the Department of
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering purely on a contract basis.
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF)
Title of project: Reflective clear
coats for glass facades to reduce interior temperature of the building
Sponsor of the project: SBLindustrial grant
Principal Investigator: Dr. Neha Sardana,
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and Dr. Sarang Gumfekar,
Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Ropar.
Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering, with the relevant area of Materials fabrication and testing.
Desired Qualifications:
Candidates with research experience and a strong background in antireflective/IR coatings, nanofabrication, coatings, characterization, and analysis will be
given preference.
Duration: Initially, the PDF
position will be offered for a period of one year. Based on the performance of
the candidate, it can be further extended for up to one more year or until the
completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
Job description: Optimization of UHPC mix designs, analysis of mechanical properties, and evaluation of performance parameters for building applications. Responsibilities include experimental testing, data analysis, report preparation, overall co-ordination ofthe project and other work as assigned by the principal investigators.
Emoluments: The selected candidate will
receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs 58,000/- per month plus HRA as per GOI
norms if he/she is not staying on campus.
Upper Age Limit: 35
years (Relaxation as per GOI norms is applicable).
How to Apply: The applicant must send the
following documents in a single PDF file named as 2024_firstname_surname; to nsardana@iitrpr.ac.in
(Dr.Neha Sardana) on or before Dec 18, 2024:
1. A one-page cover letter
describing their background, research interests, and how these align with the
project.
2. The completed application form
in the prescribed format (Appendix A).
3. Curriculum vitae including a FULL
list of publications.
4. Soft copies of all degree
certificates
5. Soan masters/ph thesis.
The shortlisted candidates will be
called for an online interview at the end of December 2024.
For any queries, please contact
Dr. Neha Sardana at nsardana@iitrpr.ac.in
Last date to apply: 18 December 2024