A research position is available, on a temporary basis, in a sponsored project from Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), entitled “Study of parametric sensitivity of water permeation in Fuel Cell Proton Exchange Membranes”.

Objective of the work:
Deciphering and detailing of water permeation mechanism of Fuel Cell proton exchange membranes to enable working out improved designing and processing strategies for Fuel Cell stacks. Maintaining optimum water flux across proton exchange membrane is crucial in deriving required performance from a Fuel Cell.

Desirability:
The work requires expertise in mathematical modelling and analysis as well as familiarity to characterize proton exchange membranes.

Post: Senior Project Associate
Salary Range: Rs. 12,000 – 1,200 – 24,000
[M. Tech. OR B. Tech. + 2 years experience]

Qualification:
M. Tech. OR B. Tech. + 2 years experience in Chemical Engineering with aptitude in mathematical modelling and analysis. For excellent candidate, an initial salary up to Rs. 15,600/- (consolidated) may be considered. The appointment will be for One year (initially) and may be extendable up to Three years.

Persons desirous to work on this kind of project with proven qualities are requested to apply on plain paper, enclosing detailed resume and submit the same to the undersigned before July 29, 2011.

P.K. Bhattacharya
Professor, Principal Investigator
pkbhatta@iitk.ac.in
Phone: 0512-2597093; Fax: 0512-2590104