Project Scientist Position at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India
About Position/Job
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur is inviting applications for a Project Scientist position in a cutting-edge R&D project titled “Third Generation Super Omniphobic Foul Release Marine Coating For Water-Borne Vehicles.” This temporary and contractual role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advanced research in nanomaterials, anti-corrosion coatings, and biotechnology. The position aligns with the department’s goals of driving innovation in material science and is ideal for candidates with strong interdisciplinary lab experience and scientific skills.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Project Scientist
- Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Department: Materials Science and Engineering
- Research Field: Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology
- Location: Kanpur, India
- Number of Posts: 01
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary/Contractual
- Start Date (Anticipated): June 2025
- Working Hours: 40 hours/week
- Salary Range: ₹31,600/month + HRA (Consolidated)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Nanomaterials synthesis
- Electrochemical corrosion studies
- Cell culture studies
- Anti-microbial studies
- Advanced materials characterization techniques
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD OR Postgraduate degree with 3+ years of laboratory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.Tech / M.Sc in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Microbiology
- Experience in nanomaterials, corrosion studies, and microbial testing
- Proficiency in characterization tools (SEM, XRD, Raman, UV-Vis, XPS)
- Skills in MS Office, LabView, Adobe, Corel Draw, Canva, HTML, CSS, PHP
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct experimental work in material synthesis and surface studies
- Perform anti-corrosion and anti-microbial research
- Operate analytical instruments and interpret data
- Collaborate on documentation, presentations, and reporting
- Assist in project coordination and lab management
Application Process
How to Apply:
Candidates should send their CV, educational certificates, and experience certificates via email to yraghupathy@gmail.com by May 14, 2025.
Email Subject Line: “Application for the Position of Project Scientist”
Required Documents:
- CV
- Degree/Diploma Certificates
- Experience Certificates
Important Dates
- Application Opens: May 2, 2025
- Deadline: May 14, 2025
- Interview Date: Will be informed via email (online mode via Google Meet/Zoom/Skype)
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.iitk.ac.in
- Job Posting: Click here
- Apply Now: yraghupathy@gmail.com
