Applications are invited for one Project Associate position for the DST sponsored project, titled "Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations stuies of Silicon-Germanium Thin Films" tenable at the Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur under the supervision of the undersigned. The project will involve writing computer simulation codes to model the behaviour of Silicon-Germanium thin films. Familiarity with some programming language (C/C++/Fortran/Matlab etc.) is essential. The project starts on September 1, 2010.

Emoluments: Rs. 12,000 p.m. (consolidated)

The position is temporary for 1 year initially, but can be extended further depending on satisfactory performance.

Educational Qualification: M.Sc (preferably in Chemistry or Physics)

Interested candidates may send their application to the undersigned on or before August 15, 2010. The application should contain a covering letter, and a brief curriculum vitae, consisting of academic record, work experience and any other relevant details. The applicant must also provide names of two referees and their contact information including address, telephone nos and email addresses.

The applications can be sent by email or by regular mail to:

Dr. Madhav Ranganathan
Department of Chemistry
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur 208016
Email: madhavr@iitk.ac.in