Vacancy for Research Associate at Indian Institute of Technology

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was established in the year 1960. The Parliament of India passed the ‘Institutes of Technology Act 1961’ declaring all the IITs as “Institutions of National Importance”. The Parliamentary Act has given absolute autonomy to the IITs. When the foundation stone of the IIT system was laid, it was perceived that taking help from the industrially advanced western countries might be lot more effective in achieving the status of a world class technical institute.

Post : Research Associate -III (RA-III)

Applications are invited for temporary & contractual post of Research Associate -III (RA-III) under the project entitled "Design of Flexible Sweat Sensors and Stretchable Batteries Embedded in E-Textile To Monitor Personal Health and Fitness Parameters at SCDT, IIT Kanpur.

Minimum Qualification : - PhD.+2 Years' Experience

Desirable Qualification : PhD in chemistry with two or more years of post-doctoral experience.

Desirable Experience : At least two years' experience of the followings
• Work experience in carbon and metal nanomaterials based thin films.
• Hands-on experience in screen-printed techniques, electrode fabrication, electrode modification.
• Hands-on Experience in designing of bio-compatible nanocomposites synthesis and characterization.
• Expertise in handling enzymes, antigen and antibodies, and their immobilization techniques.
• Hands on experience in handling real samples including, Blood, urine, saliva, and sweat.
• Expertise in electroanalytical and optical characterization techniques, including LSV, CV, DPV, Chrono techniques, EIS, and spectrophotometry.
• Work experience in designing, handling and processing of flexible substrates for biomedical applications.
• Work experience in energy conversion and storage systems is an added advantage.

Salary : Rs. 54000/-

Duration of appointment : One year or till the end of project, whichever is earlier?

Note : The selection will be based on Zoom/Skype online interview.

Shortlisted candidate will be informed with an email about the date of interview. The application should be submitted strictly online. Application will not be accepted in any other mode. The last date for submitting online application shall be on or before 17th July, 2020