Centre of Excellence- Nanotechnology Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

ADVERTISEMENT FOR POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP POSITION

The Centre of Nanotechnology at the Indian Institute of Technology (llT) Roorkee _{invites applications} from outstanding and enthusiastic researchers for post doctoral position for working on a project focused ^on 'Directing iPSCs towords tenogenic lineage using in vilro microenvironment modulators'.

^{The prospective} candidate is expected to have a PhD in any branch of Biological/Chemical Sciences with ^{strong background} and expertise in cell culture, cell based assays, molecular biology techniques, handling of animal models. Preference will be given to candidates having knowledge in stem cells and iheir ^{differentiation,} cell-material interaction, polymer processing and characterization. The candidate should be ^passionate about working on cutting edge research leading to high impact products and services. Other

research activities rnay include participating in research discussion with overseas universities _{and research centers.}

Last date of application submission is l0 March, 2018.

Minimum Qualification and Experience: The prospective candidate should have following qualifications i.e. ar least two SCI publications with Ph.D in Biological/Chemical Sciences.

^{Candidates who have recently submitted their doctoral thesis are also eligible to apply subject to the condition that they will furnish the proof of award of Ph.D at the time of interview.}

Duration and Fellowship arnount: The duration of the fellowship will be of two years extendable for one more year, _{if necessary. The candidate is expected to join the Department as soon as offer letter has been released. The fellow will receive a consolidated fellorvship as below in addition with the contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/-per annum. First Year: Rs. 50,000/-per month Second Year: Rs. 55,000/-per month}

How to Apply:

Candidates can apply with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications (with the most significantpublications highlighted), research statement describing past research and plans _{for future research by both regular and e-mail, to:}

Professor and Head Centre of Nanotechnol ogy Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee -247667 INDIA

Email: nano@iitr.ernet.in with a cc to partharoylgT\@gmail.com Phone: +9 I -l 332-285490 (offi ce)

Notes:

(i) All the post doctoral fellows (PDF) will be registered as llT Roorkee students for availing the

facilities of accommodation, hospital, medical insurance scheme, computer ^{centre, library sports,} etc. They will also be governed by the leave rules as applicable to the post graduate students.

(ii) The candidates called ior discussion/interview will be paid ll-AC train fare ^{from their place of} residence/work and back by the shortest route within India.

About the Department:

Centre forNanotechnology was established in December 2005 ^{as one of the Centers of Excellence. The _{faculty members associated} with the center are involved in developing state-of-the-art facilities at the and}

institute and vigorously pursuing interdisciplinary research on various current aspects ^{of Nanoscience}

Nanotechnology.

_A wide range of sophisticated equipment related to nanotechnology has been made operational at ^{llC as well as at center involving the rnultidisciplinary faculty of the center. In view of the major impact of .Nanoscience' _{in vast disciplines of Science and Technology, M.Tech. program on'Nanotechnology was started in 2008. This course is aimed at providing the basic knowledge to B.Tech./M.Sc. student's about various concepts of nanoscale materials, their synthesis, characterization, novel properlies, applications and future perspectives. This being a multidisciplinary area, a number of electives have been designed to impart-knowledge on modeling and sirnulation, physics, chemistry, biological and technological aspects}}

ol. nanomaterials. Besides, it is providing students a ^{practical training on advanced methods for the} This expertise could be utilized to

synthesis, characterization and elucidation ofdifferent nanostructures. fabricate new materials and nanodevices. For more details, please visit: /www.iitr.ac.i

About the Institute:

IIT Roorkee has its roots in the Roorkee College, which was set up in 1847. tt was ^{renamed as the}

Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1854. The College laid the ^{foundation of modern engineering}

_{education and} the use of Civil Engineering practices in the infrastructure development of the country. ^The

irrigation infrastructure in the form of dams and canals, ^{roads and highways, railway, bridges, etc. in the}

all have been the outcome of the engineering education imparted in this, the ^{only engineering}

"orirt.y,

instituiion in the country, at that point of time. ^{It got elevated as the first technical University of the}

_{country in l94g through the Univeisity of Roorkee Act,l94't passed by the United Provinces Legislature. Univeisity of RoorkeJ also became the first institution in the country to offer postgraduate programs in}

engineering and technology in 1955. On September ^{2l,2OOl, the University was converted into an IIT by _{the Government of lndia through an Act of Parliament and recognized as an Institution of National}}

importance. Roorkee is the entry-point of Uttarakhand state. It is on ^{the way to Mussoorie and Haridwar}

'beautiful

green campus. Various sports facilities including Billiards,

from Delhi. llT Roorkee has a Swimming, Hockey, Football, and Yoga are available in the Campus. The lnstitute ^{provides 100% accommodation to faculty members. A good C.B.S.E. School is available in the Campus which provides _{admission to the children of newly joining faculty members throughout the year'}}

For more details, please visit: www.iitr.ac.in

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