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We invite applications for faculty positions. The candidates should have an excellent academic and research record with at least 3 years post-PhD research experience. We pursue interdisciplinary research across several disciplines with a focus on materials, device and systems for (a)Nanoelectronics and photonics, (b) Lab-on-chip and biomedical devices, (c) Photovoltaics and energy storage systems, (d) Sensor systems, integration and packaging. We seek candidates in the existing areas of research and the following. a) Materials Scientists or solid-state chemists with a background in structure property correlations. Expertise in oxides will be an added advantage; b) Meta Materials; c) Nano-bio technology; d) Neuromorphic devices; e) Transmission Electron Microscopy of device structures; f) Molecular Electronics; g) Additive Manufacturing; h) Energy Storage. The applications with a detailed CV, research and teaching plan and list of references should be sent to fsc.cense@iisc.ac.in with a copy to fsc.cense@gmail.com.

Please prepare your application packet in a single pdf file containing 

1. Your cover letter with bulleted areas of interest
2. CV with list of publications
3. Research Plan
4. Teaching Plan
5. Please make sure to submit the attached document along with the Application Packet  Click here to download
6. 3 most important publications or patents and email to fsc.cense@iisc.ac.in with a copy to fsc.cense@gmail.com and regr@admin.iisc.ernet.in.

Detailed information for prospective faculty candidates

1. Advertisement from institute: Visit http://www.iisc.ernet.in/info-fac/prospfac-howtoapply.shtml
2. The prospective faculty application process.
   1. Short listed candidates are invited to give a seminar and a one to two day long interaction with the faculty.
   2. CeNSE faculty then discuss the candidature and make a decision on whether or not to recommend hiring of the applicant as a faculty to the Institute. These decisions to short list and recommend are based on multiple factors that include the long term plans of the Centre and the area of expertise of the candidate. They are by no means a reflection on the quality of the candidate's curriculum vitae.
   3. The Institute then appoints a committee with two external members, the Chairperson of CeNSE, The Faculty Search Committee Chariperson and the Director of the Institute. The candidate is required to appear for an interview in front of this committee either personally or through video conferencing.
   4. If approved by this committee, the decision is sent to the Institute council for a final approval. A letter is then issued to the candidates by the Institute council. The process of hiring takes about 3 to 6 months. CeNSE is aware of the stress involved during such times and we keep in constant touch with the candidate. Candidates are also welcome to check on the status of the application by writing to us.
3. It is recommended that prospective faculty plan on joining CeNSE in the months of April or November. This is because the student hiring process happens in June and December. That way the new  facultymembers can get started with the academic process of guiding students and hence their research soon after joining without wasting much time.
4. While it is understood that prospective faculty members are typically very deeply involved in a particular specialized area of research they are expected to demonstrate in depth understanding in an associated generic area. This would also be the area in which their ability to teach a course will be evaluated.
5. At the presentation, typically 60 minutes including discussions, prospective faculty members are requested to spend time demonstrating their depth of knowledge in the generic area while talking about the specialization. They can also consider briefly discussing (1-2 slides) if whether their expertise can complement current CeNSE research, be of relevance to India (not mandatory) and what their teaching plans might be (1 slide).
6. CeNSE is home to a world class device fabrication clean room and a micro and nano characterization facility. Information can be found at www.cense.iisc.ac.in on these facilities. Faculty candidates are encouraged to arrive in CeNSE a day prior to their presentation so that they can visit and get a first hand feel for the experimental facilities here. During their talk and interaction, they are encouraged to discuss as to how they would leverage the existing facilities for their planned research.  
7. Faculty members are also encouraged to give thought to 
   1. their requirement for short term and long term funding and infrastructure so that it can be discussed during the visit.
   2. their plans on relocating to India.

The proposed research will focus on developing and studying nanostructured materials and devices with tailored optical properties, centred on plasmonic materials. The work will be heavily experimental, and the candidate must have prior proven experience on few of the following techniques: (i) Fabrication techniques including thin film evaporation, pulsed laser deposition, electron beam lithography and photolithography, (ii) Characterization techniques, including SEM and Raman/PL, (iii)  Operating and maintaining equipment such as evaporators, developing optical characterization setups including low noise measurement schemes. 

Preference will be given to candidates of Physics and electronics background with PhD and MSc/BTech/MTech degrees; however, candidates from alternate educational backgrounds but having relevant prior experiences will also be considered. The salary will be as per government rules.

Eligible candidates can apply with their complete CV to ambarish@iisc.ac.in. Please mention names of at least two reviewers who have interacted with the candidate in a laboratory environment and ready to provide confidential letters of recommendation. Please contact through email. Phone calls / meeting in person will happen by invitation, after first round of screening.

Profile: There is an immediate requirement for a project associate/assistant position in the area of analytical chemistry.

Place of work: Center for Nanoscience and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, http://www.cense.iisc.ac.in/

Job description: The candidate will be required to operate analytical equipment (HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography) and NIR (Near infrared) spectrometer for chemical analysis of food produce.

Key responsibilities:

•  Prepare samples and carry out measurements on HPLC and NIR spectrometer.
•  Interpret measured data and perform post processing for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
•  Develop methods for identification and quantification of chemicals using HPLC.
•  Produce quality scientific documents related to the research outcomes.

The project will also offer scope for the following exploratory research:

• Perform statistical analysis on the measured data and apply machine-learning techniques to develop chemometric models for classification and quantification of chemical constituents in a sample.
•  Carry out literature survey to find alternative techniques (to HPLC and NIR spectroscopy) for identification of specific chemical compound. Study their practical applicability towards development of a field-deployable miniaturised hand-held sensing system.

Qualification requirement:

•  B. Tech/M. Tech in Bio technology/Chemical technology
•  M. Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Agriculture
•  Prior experience in working with HPLC and NIR spectroscopy technique is desirable.
•  Expertise in computational tools e.g. MATLAB/Mathematica/R/Python will be an added advantage.

Employment & Remuneration*:

• The position is for a period of 1 year, after which it will be renewed (subject to satisfactory performance).
• Remuneration will depend on qualification and experience as per IISc norms.
• IISc does not provide any accommodation to the project staff.

Selection:

• Interested and qualified candidates can email their CVs to amruta@iisc.ac.in with Subject [PA_PSA2018_name] on or before 30th August 2018.
• Short listed candidates might be called for an interview at CeNSE, IISc, Bangalore.
• Only those who look suitable for a position will receive a reply.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and curious person for project assistant position in Micro/Nano Fluidics Lab, CeNSE, IISc, Bangalore on the project titled “Large Area Fabrication and Characterization of Superhydrophobic/Super slippery Surfaces for practical applications”.

The candidate will be expected to have good communication skills in English, work in a team and be very energetic. An enthusiasm to learn, the ability to rapidly overcome problems and the ability to co-ordinate large projects with other members of the team are expected traits.

Responsibilities

• Will work in close collaboration with PhD students.
• Will work independently on industrial projects
• Will be responsible for the fabrication and characterization of devices and surfaces

Educational Qualifications

BTech/BE or MTech/ME (graduated) in Chemical/Mechanical/Instrumentation Engineering. Candidates with prior experience in fluid mechanics, micro/nanofabrication and micro/Nano characterization are preferred.

How to Apply

Send the following documents to chandantarum@iisc.ac.in with the subject “Application for Project Assistant Position –Centre for Nano Science and Engineering – Your Name”.

(i) cover letter i.e. why are you interested in this job 

(ii) two-page resume

(ii) List of referees. 

Apply before 20^th July 2018

Interview - Last week of July 2018

Declaration of result – 1^st week of August 2018
Number of Available positions: 1 (one)

The proposed research is highly interdisciplinary and will focus on extensive surface modification / biochemical functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles (here, nanoswimmers) for variety of biological applications. The work will be in collaboration between multiple groups at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, and Molecular Reproduction Development and Genetics, IISc. Candidates with prior experience in surface modification, experimental biochemistry and/or animal handling will be preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with MSc/MTech/M.Vet in Biological Sciences/Chemistry; however, candidates from alternate educational backgrounds but having relevant prior experiences will also be considered. The salary will be as per government rules. 

Eligible candidates can apply with their complete CV to ambarish@iisc.ac.in. Please mention names of at least two reviewers who have interacted with the candidate in a laboratory environment and ready to provide confidential letters of recommendation. Please contact through email. Phone calls / meeting in person will happen by invitation, after first round of screening.

Looking for a Project Associate with strong interest in functional oxide devices. Candidates must have experience in fabricating oxide devices using pulse-laser deposition. Experience with ferroelectric devices is a plus. Ideal candidate will have background in Electronics Engineering, Physics or Materials Science. The goal of the project is to demonstrate next-gen memory pixels using ferroelectric tunnel junctions.

Interested candidates should send their C. V. to savasthi@iisc.ac.in.

One for a project related to Mechanobiology/Microfluidics : We are looking for people with strong interest in Microfluidics . Preference will be given to candidates with background in Mechanical Engineering; especially those with prior experience in image processing.

One for a project related to Biomedical Devices:  We are looking for people with strong interest in Biotechnology.

Interested candidates should send their C. V. to prosenjits@iisc.ac.in as soon as possible.

Immediate opening for Postdoctoral fellow position is available to work on Biosensors. The duration of the position can be upto 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. Candidate should be willing to design the experiments based on project requirement, work in a multidisciplinary group interacting with Biologists, Chemists, Engineers and Clinicians. Candidate should be familiar in handling biological samples such as  blood and urine. Interested candidates can send their detailed CV to navakant@iisc.ac.in with a copy to navakant@gmail.com. The subject line of the email should be "Biosensors Postdoc Position".

Desired qualifications:  PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology with previous degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology.

Skill sets required: Good understanding of Protein Chemistry, Enzymology, Electrochemistry, Protein Glycation, Mass spectroscopy, UV Spectroscopy, Cell culture.

Candidates with excellent academic and research record are encouraged to submit applications for the following industry sponsored postdoctoral positions. Applications will be encouraged throughout the year based on availability of positions (Unilever Postdoctoral Fellow IBM Postdoctoral Fellow). CeNSE is a platform for interdisciplinary research across several disciplines with focus on micro-nanoscale science and engineering. Applicants from all research fields relevant to micro-nanoscale science and engineering are encouraged to apply. The research topics are not tied to the interests of the sponsors and will be entirely decided by the fellow and the faculty. The applications for the postdoctoral positions including detailed CV, research plan, publications and list of references should be sent to pdoc@cense.iisc.ernet.in with a copy to pdoc.cense@gmail.com. Incentives offered Rs. 4 Lakhs / annum in salary + Rs. 1 Lakh / annum contingency. Research facility usage and supplies up to Rs. 10 Lakhs / annum.

Qualifications: M.Sc. in life sciences. The candidate must have proven experience in mammalian cell culture (preferably primary cell culture). Duties will include establishing the tissue culture laboratory, ordering equipments and chemicals, standardize neuronal cell culture and routine maintenance of cultured cells. Interested candidates should send their C.V. to sks@mbu.iisc.ernet.in before April 10.

Immediate opening available for Project Assistant position to work in the area of Point of Care Biosensors: 
Qualifications and Requirements for the candidate::

• M.Sc./B.Tech. degree in Chemistry (Inorganic/Organic/Physical chemistry) Biochemistry, Biotechnology with emphasis on Biosensors with experience of 0-2 years.
• Strong Background in organic, inorganic, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry and basic knowledge of biochemistry, sensor modeling and simulation.
• Familiarization with characterization techniques such as UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, Electrochemical characterization techniques such as Cyclic Voltametry and Amperometry.
• Ability to communicate and present technical information to audience with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds; ability to produce quality documentation.

Responsibilities :

• Develop new sensing chemistry for electrochemical biosensors, design of experiments for testing and validating the formulations.
• Improving the sensor accuracy and repeatability of existing platform.
• Organize and perform pilot studies, in collaboration with other group members and clinicians for field study and data gathering experiments.
• Interface with manufacturing team to scale-up production technology. Interface with electronics and software team to interface test strips with electronics handheld device.

Interested candidate can send the resume to navakant@iisc.ac.in and navakant@gmail.com with subject : "Biosensors Project Assistant".