INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR
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Department of Material Science & Engineering

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2024/86

Advertisement for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Applications are invited for one position of Junior Research Fellow under the project entitled “Development of High-Energy-Density Cathode for All-Solid-State Na-ion Battery.”

Minimum Qualifications for JRF: Master’s Degree according to 'A' or ‘B’ given below.

  1. A) For those with M.Tech qualification

Essential Qualifications: M.Tech. in Ceramic/Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering.

  • Minimum percentage marks: 70% in M.Tech & 60% in B.Tech.
  • Should have taken Material Science/Thermodynamics courses at B.Tech level.
  1. B) For those with B.Sc. & M.Sc. qualification

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc.in Physics/Materials Science/Chemistry

  • Should have taken Mathematics as a course subject at B.Sc.level
  • Sc. in Physics/Materials Science/Chemistrywith 60%
  • A minimum of 65% in M.Sc. degree
  • NET-JRF qualified or 95 percentile or higher in GATE.

Job Description:

  • Synthesis of ceramic-based solid-state electrolyte
  • Impedance spectroscopy
  • Fabrication and testing of batteries.
  • Cyclic Voltammetry of solid-state batteries
  • Charge-discharge characteristics study of batteries at various C-rates.

Desirable Experience:

  • It is desirable that the candidate possessesa good understanding of ceramics and hands-on research experience inprocessing and sintering of ceramics, XRD, SEM/TEM characterization, and electrical testing of ceramic materials.
  • Candidate is expected to have some experience of handling the glove box.
  • The candidateswith good written and oral communication skills in English are preferred.

Salary range: INR 31,000 per month. (Consolidated)

Duration of Appointment:The position is purely temporary, initially for one year, and it can be extended further based on performance till the duration of the project.

Last Date for Application:Interested candidates may apply by 5:00 PM on 09th April 2024 giving complete information regarding educational qualifications(marksheets/certificates), cover letter, career goals,and work experience along with the list of 2 references (contact information) at the address mentioned below.The applications can also be sent via email to electroceramicslabiitk@gmail.com.

The department reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for the shortlisting of eligible candidates with satisfying qualifications and experience. Only short-listed candidates will accordingly be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.


Dr. Shobit Omar
412 Faculty Building
Materials Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, U.P. 208016.