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Applications for Project Fellow in SCNS

Applications for Project Fellow in SCNS

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Special Centre for Nanoscience (SCNS)
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi- 110067

Applications are invited for the post of Project Fellow (one post) in the DST-sponsored Project entitled “Development of antiferroelectric thin-film capacitors with high energy storage density, fast discharge speed, and high-temperature stability”.

Essential Qualifications: The applicant must have an M.Sc. degree in Physics with a minimum of 55 % marks. Additionally, the candidate should have at least one year of experimental work experience in the Physics/Materials Science laboratory.

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates having previous experience in the synthesis and characterization of thin films/ceramics and having relevant publications are strongly encouraged to apply.

Fellowship: Rs. 20,000/- (consolidated)

Duration: The post is co-terminus with the project, and the selected candidate will be appointed on a purely temporary basis initially for a period of one year, which will be renewed, based on satisfactory performance as determined by the PI of the project.

Maximum Age limit :- 32 years

Last date: Application will be accepted till 20th January 2024.

Application Procedure: Make a single PDF file which will include
(i)    a cover letter with a recent Photograph,
(ii)    a brief resume mentioning the name, date of birth, mobile no., email address, permanent and correspondence address, details of education career/essential qualifications (starting from high school or equivalent), previous work experience
(iii)    self-attested copies of certificates
(iv)    name, phone number, email, and address of two referees
Email the requisite documents to roopamgaur@mail.jnu.ac.in with the subject line “Application for the position of Project Fellow in DST project” on or before 20th January 2024. There is no need to send the hard copy. However, candidates must show the original documents at the time of interview.

Notes: -
- The PI has the discretion to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit by qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
- Only short-listed candidates will be communicated through email to appear for the interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.
- Kindly note that interested candidates may send their applications by EMAIL ONLY. Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
- JNU reserves the right to relax any of the qualification criteria in case the Selection Committee finds the candidate otherwise well qualified.
- JNU has the right to cancel this advertisement at any stage without stating any reason

Contact Details:
Dr. Roopam Gaur (Principal Investigator)
DST Inspire Faculty
Special Centre for Nanoscience
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067
E-mail: roopamgaur@mail.jnu.ac.in

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