INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR

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Department of Material Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for one position of senior project associate under the project entitled ‘Synthesis and characterization of cellulose clay nanocomposites’.

Minimum Qualification:
B Tech / M Sc with 1 year of experience in materials science and engineering or chemistry.

Experience/ Higher Qualification:
1. Candidate should have previous hands on research experience in organic synthesis or polymer characterization.
2. The project will require organic synthesis, characterization and dynamical mechanical analysis of synthesized composites.
3. The candidate must have knowledge about Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, x-ray diffraction.
4. Should be throughout 1st division.
5. Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

Salary range:
INR. 12000 – 1200 – 24000 (consolidated)
The position is temporary for a maximum of one year. Duration can be extended at the end of year on satisfactory performance.

Last Date for Application:
Those interested must submit their application on plain paper with resume, list of 3 references (emails and phone numbers) and copies of professional academic record (marksheets/ certificates) to reach the undersigned latest by 5:00 PM on October 25, 2012.
The applications can be sent via email to vverma@iitk.ac.in also.

Dr. Vivek Verma (PI)
410 Faculty Building
Materials Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur- 208016
E-mail: vverma@iitk.ac.in