All applications for faculty positions have to be routed through the portal at the link: https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/frp/

CeNSE strongly encourages women faculty candidates to apply.

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, devices 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) MetaMaterials; c) Nano-bio technology; d) Neuromorphic devices; e) Transmission Electron Microscopy of device structures; f) Molecular Electronics; g) Additive Manufacturing; h) Energy Storage.

Detailed information for prospective faculty candidates

1. Advertisement from institute: Visit https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/frp/
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 Chairperson 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 faculty members 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.
8. The research proposal should have a clearly identified short term (~ 3-5 years) plan along with a long term vision (beyond 5 years) on what the candidate wishes to achieve in her/his research. Please highlight how the proposed research program (both short and long term) is different from what is going on worldwide. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to mention a new research direction that she/he has not worked on in the past, but may want to pursue in future.

A chief technology officer (CTO) position for the coordination and execution of activities in the Packaging and Systems facility (PASF) at CeNSE, IISc. Various programs are focusing on advanced packaging and integration technologies. In one such program, CeNSE is embarking on a path defining beyond CMOS technology. The program envisages to develop systems incorporation heterogeneous devices and technologies for applications in connectivity, IoT and Power. This includes integration of various base technologies such as compound semiconductors, sensors, MEMS, Photonics, and CMOS devices on a single functional substrate. Heterogeneous integration is the future of advanced systems. Quantum technologies is another program which is going to benefit from advanced packaging and integration. In addition to these upcoming programs, the facility is consistently developing technologies for MEMS sensor packaging.

The CTO is expected to be technically competent in one or more of the technologies mentioned above. The responsibilities include and are not limited to, 

1. Day to day operation of the Packaging and Systems Facility (PASF).
2. Managing projects and training programs being executed under PASF.
3. Development of new technologies and process capabilities.
4. Identification and procurement of equipment.
5. Development of new training programs.
6. Interfacing and liaison with Government and private agencies. 
7. Coordinate and follow up with potential partners and leads. 
8. Hands on experience with the following technologies is a plus
   1. Thru substrate via and interposer technology
   2. Flip chip bonding
   3. Wafer scale packaging
   4. Vacuum packaging
   5. Hybrid bonding

Renumeration:

Up to 4 lakhs/month

Eligibility: 

1. A PhD/ME/MTech with a minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in technology program management. 
2. Excellent oral and written communication in English. 
3. Ability to plan and execute time-critical plans. 
4. Financial planning is an added advantage. 

The position is full-time located at CeNSE, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.  

Send in your CV and cover letter to prosenjits@iisc.ac.in with the subject title as "Application for the position of CTO at PASF, CeNSE"

Applications are invited from eligible and suitable Indian Nationals for the position of Project Research Assistant (RA) (one). About 75% of today's enterprise-generated data is created and processed outside the traditional data centres and cloud. This gives birth to a new generation of computing, termed as 'edge computing' where computing is mostly performed at the end of sensor/ detector networks in an internet of things. Molecular electronics is touted as a promising alternative to conventional routes for such applications because they are flexible, wearable, scalable and most importantly, they enable ultra-low energy devices offering orders of magnitude energy efficiency compared to their inorganic counterparts. The transition metal complexes of redox-active ligands are particularly interesting as they act as stable electron sponges exhibiting several non-volatile electronic states depending on the applied bias. In our recent publications, transition metal complexes of azo-aromatic ligands have been shown to outperform even the state-of-the-art inorganic memristors in terms of stability, endurance, robustness, and energy and space efficiency. The experimental study described above starts with synthesising designed metal complexes and exploring their resistive memory properties by making a suitable thin-film or nanodevice. The active material in this work is the transition metal complexes of redox-active ligands of chosen ligands and metal ions. At CeNSE, IISc we have already developed cutting-edge neuromorphic devices based on molecular complexes which are substantially outperforming the competing technologies [ref. 1-7]. As demonstrated at PCB level, this technology could outperform traditional systems like the Haswell CPU or GPUs (such as NVIDIA) in terms of speed, resolution, and space utilization. The potential market size for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to be one of the largest in human history, estimated between USD 3.5 to 5.8 trillion. Capturing a substantial portion of this vast market could redefine the national economic landscape, serving as a key driver of sustained growth for the years ahead. Therefore, it is crucial to leverage our nation's expertise to achieve technological advancements with global impact. The current project funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aligns strategically with this goal, focusing on developing one of the world's best, energy-efficient accelerator on CMOS chip, for AI and Machine Learning (ML), potentially leading to the incubation of start-up at IISc after the tenure (3 years) of the project.

References:

1. S. Goswami, et. al. Nature Materials 2024 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-024-01820-4).
2. S. Goswami, et.al. Nature Materials 2017, 16, 1216 (https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat5009)
3. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature Nanotechnology 2020, 15, 380 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-020-0653-1).
4. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature 2021, 597, 51 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03748-0).
5. S. P. Rath, D. Thompson, S. Goswami, S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2204551.
6. S.P. Rath, D. Sharma, N. Bhat, S. Goswami, & S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2022, 2206128.
7. https://iisc.ac.in/events/building-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/
8. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/iisc-building-new-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/articleshow/95939493.cms

Qualifications:

The candidate must have a first-class MSc Degree in Chemistry or a related field. Candidates having Inorganic specialization with NET/GATE qualifications will be preferred.

Knowledge/ skills/ experience/Responsibility:

Foundational knowledge of chemical reactions, and acquaintance with chemical characterization tools such as NMR, cyclic voltammetry, XRD, and ESI-MS.

Tenure:

For Research Assistant: Initial appointment will be for 1 year. Based on the research performance the candidate will be encouraged to enroll for a PhD degree.

Principal investigator:

Advisors: Dr. Sreetosh Goswami and Professor Sreebrata Goswami

Compensation:

Depending on the relevant qualifications and experience of the candidate, the monthly compensation would range from Rs 30-40k per month (consolidated).

Interested candidates should email their detailed CV to: pradipghosh@iisc.ac.in

The deadline for application is 12^th September 2024.

This position is for a process scientist/engineer with prior experience in nanofabrication in a cleanroom. The project aims to integrate a novel molecular neuromorphic architecture with a single-chip (CMOS) platform to develop an AI accelerator that will surpass all existing architectures. At IISc, we have developed a cutting-edge neuromorphic hardware substantially outperforming the competing technologies [ref. 1-8]. Is has been demonstrated at a PCB level that this technology could outperform traditional systems like the Haswell CPU or GPUs (such as NVIDIA) in terms of speed, resolution, and space utilization. The potential market size for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to be one of the largest in human history, estimated between USD 3.5 to 5.8 trillion. Capturing a substantial portion of this vast market could redefine the national economic landscape, serving as a key driver of sustained growth for the years ahead. Therefore, it is crucial to leverage our nation's expertise to achieve technological advancements with global impact. The current project funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aligns strategically with this goal, focusing on developing one of the world's best, energy-efficient accelerator on CMOS chip, for AI and Machine Learning (ML), potentially leading to the incubation of start-up at IISc after the tenure (3 years) of the project.

References:

1. S. Goswami, et. al. Nature Materials 2024 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-024-01820-4).
2. S. Goswami, et.al. Nature Materials 2017, 16, 1216 (https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat5009)
3. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature Nanotechnology 2020, 15, 380 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-020-0653-1).
4. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature 2021, 597, 51 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03748-0).
5. S. P. Rath, D. Thompson, S. Goswami, S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2204551.
6. S.P. Rath, D. Sharma, N. Bhat, S. Goswami, & S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2022, 2206128.
7. https://iisc.ac.in/events/building-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/
8. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/iisc-building-new-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/articleshow/95939493.cms

Qualifications:

Ph.D./M.E./M.Tech with experience in fabrication in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science (CS), or related fields. BE/BTech candidates with strong device fabrication expertise from industries are also encouraged to apply.

Knowledge/ skills/ experience:

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in operating class 100 and class 1000 cleanrooms is required. Proficiency in lithography is essential, with a demonstrated ability to achieve feature sizes below 100 nm. Desirable skills include practical knowledge of dry etching techniques, including reactive ion etching (RIE) and deep reactive ion etching (DRIE). Additionally, proficiency in wet etch methods, particularly for silicon, oxides, and metal etching, would be advantageous. Familiarity with deposition techniques such as e-beam, thermal, and sputtering for device fabrication is also necessary.

Responsibilities and Tenure:

Develop a process flow and prepare a 256 x 256 molecular crossbar array for with feature size of less than 50 nm. This crossbar needs to be integrated with a chip based on 65 nm CMOS technology from TSMC. A back end of the line (BEOL) process needs to be optimized for monolithic integration of the molecular technology with the CMOS chip to ultimately demonstrate a single chip Dot Product Engine/Vector Matrix Multiplier (VMM) accelerator that will cater to applications like image processing and classification in artificial intelligence. The candidate must commit to work for 3 years on this project. If interested, there is also a possibility of working for an AI start-up to be incubated at IISc, after the completion of this project. The requirement is immediate, and the candidate is expected to join by April 2024.

Principal investigators of this project:

Dr. Sreetosh Goswami and Professor Navakanta Bhat

Compensation:

Depending on the relevant qualification and experience of the candidate, the monthly compensation can be up to Rs 90k per month (consolidated).  

Interested candidates should email their detailed CV to: pradipghosh@iisc.ac.in

The deadline for application is 16^th September 2024.

The Micro Nano Characterization facility (MNCF), Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru is inviting applications for the position of Facility technologist/Equipment Technologist

Job  Description: The selected candidate will operate and maintain Characterization tools at MNCF including train/teach users in different characterization tools and maintain all documents and records. Ensure the tool SOPs are enforced and calibration and maintenance of the tool done on time. Execute the slots for internal/external users or for projects.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have completed Diploma/B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M. E/M.Sc. (Electrical, Electronics, Materials, Physics or related subjects).

Experience: Prior experience in handling characterization tools like Probe stations, XRD, AFM, SEM, TEM is preferred but not mandatory. A basic understanding of characterization techniques and associated tools is expected, including tools available at MNCF as per the MNCF website.

Selection Process: Selection involves a mandatory internship process lasting 4+4 weeks. Interns are selected through an interview process and Candidates finishing Internship will appear for job interview at MNCF. Successful candidates may be considered for positions such as Equipment Technologist (ET), Facility Technologist (FT), or Senior Facility Technologist (SFT) with a starting salary ranging from Rs.25,000 to Rs.75,000 per month.

Stipend*: Interns will receive a stipend of Rs.25,000 per month upon completion of the internship program.

How to Apply: Please apply online using the following link https://forms.gle/EX5XXgcJ5Wit4quY8

Note:
• No TA/DA will be provided for interview attendees.
• Accommodation will not be provided during the internship period

Role & Responsibility:

•     Fabrication of van der Waals heterostructure.
•     Electronic transport measurement at cryogenic temperature.

Qualification:
Candidate must have MSc degree in Physics

Tenure and Compensation:

1 year (extendable up to 3) and salary as per DST norms.

Send resume to kchandan@iisc.ac.in subject as " Application for JRF position

The Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore was established in 2010 to pursue interdisciplinary research across several disciplines with a focus
on nanoscalesystems.

INCeNSE, the Technology Business Incubator (TBI at CeNSE) has been set up to enable start-ups, from IISc andoutside, that can leverage our facilities. Funding agencies (Strategic Sector and GOI) are important for the operations of CeNSE and responding to their requests forms a major part of role. We are inviting applicants for the position of Project Staff - I to provide administrative support to

INCeNSEand CeNSE (Funding Agency Projects). This is a full-time contractual position. The initial contract is for three months and will be renewed subject to satisfactory performance. The person
working in this role would report to Project Coordinator – CeNSE (Funding Agency Projects).

Candidate’s Profile
The candidate must have a positive & collaborative mind set who is self-motivated, and willing to learn new skills.The ideal candidate will possess high ethical standards, excellent interpersonal & communication skills, have an ability to take initiative, and prioritize daily tasks. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will be critical in this multi-faceted role.

Need to be at least a graduate from a reputed institution with minimum 2 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Support INCeNSE and CeNSE (Funding Agency Projects)
• Manning Front desk and general administrative tasks
• Handling financial aspects involving RFQ, preparing PO, payments, and receipts (invoices), cash advance, and reports with high integrity and paying attention to details.
• Preparing monthly expense (debit/credit) reports and interfacing with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Startup onboarding, gathering/filing/sharing information to sponsors, monthly facility usage reports
• Maintaining INCeNSE & CeNSE (Funding Agency Projects) records with good documentation practices, keeping track of physical / digital assets
• Scheduling meetings, coordinating travel & logistics, planning & organizing formal/informal events

Essential Skills

• Staying organized with good planning and prioritization with an ability to multitask well
• Good record keeping & document management skills with an ability to keep track of physical & digital assets
• Proficient in using Office 365 tools specifically, Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Teams & SharePoint
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment & comfortable in networking and reaching out to people as needed
• Additional skills like content designing and editing using software for posters and videos, managing social media accounts & updating webpages would be a plus

Salary
Salary is based on skills and experience as per Institute norms.
Send us your resume to incubation.cense@iisc.ac.in to apply for this position with a brief covering letter.

Title of the position: JRF
 

 Qualifications Required: Bachelors in mechanical/electrical/electronics engineering/physics
 

 Key responsibilities: Understanding electro-mechanical self-oscillations in VO2 based neuristors

  Required skills: Candidate should have some prior experience with experimental project involving electrical transport measurements,  should have the ability to use MATLAB and code a bit

  Desirable skills: Some preliminary experience with fab, or atleast a know how knowledge of nanofabrication
  Tenure: 1 year, extendable to 2
  Salary: as per DST norms
  Job Location: CeNSE, IISc Bengaluru
  Last date of Application: 19th April, 2024
  Application format: send email to pnukala@iisc.ac.in with subject title "Application for JRF position"
  Principal Investigators: Pavan Nukala, Saurabh Chandorkar
 

 Brief of Project: VO2 phase transitions from an insulating phase to metallic phase above 70 C, and this transition is reversible. The same transition can also be crafted via applying current which inturn    heats the device. Electrically, during this transition (in the I-V curve), the device goes through a negative differential resistance region. By a suitable load application, these devices can be made to oscillate  across the phase transition, and these oscillations emulate biological neuronal signals.

 Turns out that these oscillations are not just electrical in nature, but also electromechanical (neuronal signals are also sound waves) and electrooptical in nature.
 The mandate of project is open and exploratory. On a higher level, this involves understanding in depth the physics of these oscillators by making proper devices (simple devices) on VO2 from both  mechanical and electronic perspectives. In some sense we want to understand the physics of signal (coupled mechanical and electrical) propagation in biological neurons by investigating their inorganic  counterparts. The project can also be tuned to look at aspects of neuromorphic computing also from these systems.

 References: 1. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsaelm.3c00549
                     2. https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.14367

(Project will be a continuation of the above two works)

Project Assistant: We are looking for candidates to work in thin film deposition, MEMS fabrication, and device testing.
Position Title:  Project Assistant
Qualification: M. Tech/B. E./ B. Tech. in electronics engineering/ mechanical engineering, or related field.
Salary: As per IISc. norms.
Job Location: Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering, IISc., Bengaluru
Last date for application: 18th April, 2024
 

Knowledge, skills, and experience (desirable):

• Basics of semiconductor fabrication and a good understanding of semiconductor physics.  
• Knowledge of Comsol/Ansys/Coventorware/Python/Matlab/LabView softwares.
• Command on design of basic electronic circuits such as amplifiers and filters.
   

Position responsibility:

• Fabrication of Microelectromechanical System (MEMS) devices.
• Development of process flow for MEMS devices.
• Electrical/mechanical/material characterization of MEMS devices and systems.
   

Interested candidates can send their resumes to Sahana D: sahanad@iisc.ac.in with the subject, "Project Assistant at Multidisciplinary Micro and Nano Systems Lab"

Position: Research Associate- Interposer development
              Qualification: Ph.D.
              Salary: 58,000.00 + 27 %HRA
              Job location: Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.
              Last date for application: 21st April 2024
             Application link: https://forms.gle/kiYKDHtqdNJFSMvj9

Key responsibilities but not limited to.

1. Lead design, simulation and characterisation of electro-optical interposer chip.
2. Coordinate layout and fabrication process development for discrete device optimisation.
3. Development of automatic measurement routine.
4.  Evolve design for testing and manufacturability of optical interposer.

Required and desirable skills:

• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit design and simulation using standard EDA tools such as Ansys Lumerical and COMSOL.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of mask layout design.
• Hands-on experience in optical characterisation tools.
• Hands-on micro and nano fabrication process knowledge.
• Analytic problem solving.
• Documentation preparation and reporting.
• Relevant experience in any of the above mentioned areas.
• Excellent communication skill; oral and written.

Position: Research Associate- Electronic-photonics integration
               Qualification: Ph.D.
               Salary: 58,000.00 + 27 %HRA
               Job location: Centre for nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.
               Last date for application: 21st April 2024
              Application link: https://forms.gle/kiYKDHtqdNJFSMvj9

Key responsibilities but not limited to.

1. Modelling of programmable photonic network on chip for electronic-photonic integration.
2. Develop network and routing schemes.
3. Circuit design and simulation.
4. High-frequency simulation of chip-to-chip and chip-to-board interface.
5. Own and maintain RF characterisation measurement instruments.

Required and desirable skills:

• Photonic integrated circuits fundamentals.
• Knowledge of design and simulation using standard EDA tools such as ADS and COMSOL.
• Hands-on experience in high-speed characterisation tools.
• Knowledge of optimisation techniques.
• Analytic problem solving.
• Documentation preparation and reporting.
• Relevant experience in any of the above-mentioned areas.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

Position: Research Associate- Advanced heterogeneous packaging
               Qualification: Ph.D.
               Salary: maximum: 58,000.00 + 27 %HRA
               Job location: Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.
               Last date for application: 21st April 2024
               Application link: https://forms.gle/kiYKDHtqdNJFSMvj9

Key responsibilities but not limited to.

1. Develop an advanced heterogeneous chip-to-chip integration process.
2. Develop design rules for chiplet packaging.
3. Develop hybrid substrate technology for electronic photonics integration
4. Develop flip-chip transfer technology.
5. Develop structural and functional testing and qualification.

Required and desirable skills:

• Hands-on experience in packaging processes.
• Knowledge of die-bonding, wire bonding and flip-chip.
• Analytic problem-solving.
• Documentation preparation and reporting.
• Relevant experience in any of the above-mentioned areas.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

Position: Project Associate
              Qualification: M.Engg/M.Tech/MS in Photonics/Applied Electronics/RF/Microwave/other relevant courses.
               Salary: 37,000.00 + 27 % HRA (No campus housing)
              Job location: Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.
              Last date for application: 21st April 2024
             Application Link: https://forms.gle/i62GoKauDM6a4Ggk9
 
Project Associate-1: Photonic IC Development

•  Design of experiments and measurement strategy development.
• Wafer process development for photonic IC fabrication.
• Automatic test and measurement at wafer-scale and chip-scale

 
Project Associate-2: Photonic-Electronics interface

• PCB board design and testing
• Die and wire bonding process development.
• Microcontroller programming and testing.

Project Associate-3: Photonic IC packaging

• Fibre processing tool operation and maintenance.
• Develop fibre-optic component processing.
• Post-processing photonic IC for packaging.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit design and simulation using standard EDA tools such as Ansys Lumerical and COMSOL.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Hands-on micro and nano fabrication process knowledge.
• Analytic problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skill; oral and written.

Position: Project Assistant
              Qualification: B.Engg/B.Tech/MSc in Physics/EE/ECE/EI with GATE/NET JRF qualification or graduate from CFTI.
              Salary: 37,000.00 + 27 % HRA (No campus housing)
              Job location: Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.
              Last date for application: 1st May 2024
             Application Link: https: https://forms.gle/Uxb9codrvBEPyMgUA
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fabrication processes in the nanofabrication facility to realise photonic devices and circuits.
• Measurement and analysis of photonic devices.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of Python.
• Micro and nanofabrication process knowledge.
• Work in a large team.
• Analytic problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skill; oral and written in English.

Applications are invited from eligible and suitable Indian Nationals for the position of Project Research Assistant (RA) (one). About 75% of today's enterprise-generated data is created and processed outside the traditional data centres and cloud. This gives birth to a new generation of computing, termed as 'edge computing' where computing is mostly performed at the end of sensor/ detector networks in an internet of things. Molecular electronics is touted as a promising alternative to conventional routes for such applications because they are flexible, wearable, scalable and most importantly, they enable ultra-low energy devices offering orders of magnitude energy efficiency compared to their inorganic counterparts. The transition metal complexes of redox-active ligands are particularly interesting as they act as stable electron sponges exhibiting several non-volatile electronic states depending on the applied bias. In our recent publications, transition metal complexes of azo-aromatic ligands have been shown to outperform even the state-of-the-art inorganic memristors in terms of stability, endurance, robustness, and energy and space efficiency. The experimental study described above starts with synthesising designed metal complexes and exploring their resistive memory properties by making a suitable thin-film or nanodevice. The active material in this work is the transition metal complexes of redox-active ligands of chosen ligands and metal ions. At CeNSE, IISc we have already developed cutting-edge neuromorphic devices based on molecular complexes which are substantially outperforming the competing technologies [ref. 1-7]. As demonstrated at PCB level, this technology could outperform traditional systems like the Haswell CPU or GPUs (such as NVIDIA) in terms of speed, resolution, and space utilization. The potential market size for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to be one of the largest in human history, estimated between USD 3.5 to 5.8 trillion. Capturing a substantial portion of this vast market could redefine the national economic landscape, serving as a key driver of sustained growth for the years ahead. Therefore, it is crucial to leverage our nation's expertise to achieve technological advancements with global impact. The current project funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aligns strategically with this goal, focusing on developing one of the world's best, energy-efficient accelerator on CMOS chip, for AI and Machine Learning (ML), potentially leading to the incubation of start-up at IISc after the tenure (3 years) of the project.

 References:

1. S. Goswami, et.al. Nature Materials 2017, 16, 1216.
2. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature Nanotechnology 2020, 15, 380.
3. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature 2021, 597, 51.
4. S. P. Rath, D. Thompson, S. Goswami, S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2204551.
5. S.P. Rath, D. Sharma, N. Bhat, S. Goswami, & S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2022, 2206128.
6. https://iisc.ac.in/events/building-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/
7. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/iisc-building-new-energ...

 Qualifications:
    The candidate must have a first-class MSc Degree in Chemistry or a related field. Candidates having Inorganic specialization will be preferred.

 Knowledge/ skills/ experience/Responsibility:
   Foundational knowledge of chemical reactions, and acquaintance with chemical characterization tools such as NMR, cyclic voltammetry, XRD, and ESI-MS.

 Tenure:
   For Research Assistant: Initial appointment will be for 1 year. Based on the research performance the candidate will be encouraged to enroll for a PhD degree.

 Principal investigator of this project:
   Dr. Sreetosh Goswami and Professor Navakanta Bhat, Co-advisor: Professor Sreebrata Goswami

 Compensation:
  Depending on the relevant qualifications and experience of the candidate, the monthly compensation would range from Rs 35-40k per month (consolidated).
  Interested candidates should email their detailed CV to: pradipghosh@iisc.ac.in
  The deadline for application is 15th April 2024.

PhD student (JRF) in Chemistry

Applications are invited from eligible and suitable Indian Nationals for the position of Project Research Assistant (RA) (one). About 75% of today's enterprise-generated data is created and processed outside the traditional data centres and cloud. This gives birth to a new generation of computing, termed as 'edge computing' where computing is mostly performed at the end of sensor/ detector networks in an internet of things. Molecular electronics is touted as a promising alternative to conventional routes for such applications because they are flexible, wearable, scalable and most importantly, they enable ultra-low energy devices offering orders of magnitude energy efficiency compared to their inorganic counterparts. The transition metal complexes of redox-active ligands are particularly interesting as they act as stable electron sponges exhibiting several non-volatile electronic states depending on the applied bias. In our recent publications, transition metal complexes of azo-aromatic ligands have been shown to outperform even the state-of-the-art inorganic memristors in terms of stability, endurance, robustness, and energy and space efficiency. The experimental study described above starts with synthesising designed metal complexes and exploring their resistive memory properties by making a suitable thin-film or nanodevice. The active material in this work is the transition metal complexes of redox-active ligands of chosen ligands and metal ions. At CeNSE, IISc we have already developed cutting-edge neuromorphic devices based on molecular complexes which are substantially outperforming the competing technologies [ref. 1-7]. As demonstrated at PCB level, this technology could outperform traditional systems like the Haswell CPU or GPUs (such as NVIDIA) in terms of speed, resolution, and space utilization. The potential market size for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to be one of the largest in human history, estimated between USD 3.5 to 5.8 trillion. Capturing a substantial portion of this vast market could redefine the national economic landscape, serving as a key driver of sustained growth for the years ahead. Therefore, it is crucial to leverage our nation's expertise to achieve technological advancements with global impact. The current project funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aligns strategically with this goal, focusing on developing one of the world's best, energy-efficient accelerator on CMOS chip, for AI and Machine Learning (ML), potentially leading to the incubation of start-up at IISc after the tenure (3 years) of the project.

References:

1. S. Goswami, et.al. Nature Materials 2017, 16, 1216.
2. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature Nanotechnology 2020, 15, 380.
3. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature 2021, 597, 51.
4. S. P. Rath, D. Thompson, S. Goswami, S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2204551.
5. S.P. Rath, D. Sharma, N. Bhat, S. Goswami, & S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2022, 2206128.
6. https://iisc.ac.in/events/building-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/
7. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/iisc-building-new-energ...

 Qualifications:
  The candidate must have a MSc degree in Chemistry. Candidates with experience synthesizing transition metal complexes and knowledge of electrochemistry will be preferred.  

 Knowledge/ skills/ experience/Responsibility:

  Applicants must be trained in organic/ or inorganic synthetic methodologies, chromatographic purification, and characterization of the compounds (NMR, IR, and other commonly used spectroscopy    techniques). Applicants with NET qualifications are encouraged to apply.

 Principal investigators of this project:
   Dr. Sreetosh Goswami and Professor Navakanta Bhat, Co-advisor: Professor Sreebrata Goswami

 Compensation:
   As per the university norms.
   Interested candidates should email their detailed CV to: pradipghosh@iisc.ac.in
   The deadline for application is 15th April 2024.

This position is open for an experienced chip designer to work on developing single chip (CMOS) AI hardware platform based on a novel molecular neuromorphic architecture, which can outperform all existing architectures. At IISc, we have already developed a cutting-edge neuromorphic hardware substantially outperforming the competing technologies [ref. 1-7]. As demonstrated at PCB level, this technology could outperform traditional systems like the Haswell CPU or GPUs (such as NVIDIA) in terms of speed, resolution, and space utilization. The potential market size for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to be one of the largest in human history, estimated between USD 3.5 to 5.8 trillion. Capturing a substantial portion of this vast market could redefine the national economic landscape, serving as a key driver of sustained growth for the years ahead. Therefore, it is crucial to leverage our nation's expertise to achieve technological advancements with global impact. The current project funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aligns strategically with this goal, focusing on developing one of the world's best, energy-efficient accelerator on CMOS chip, for AI and Machine Learning (ML), potentially leading to the incubation of start-up at IISc after the tenure (3 years) of the project.

References:

1. S. Goswami, et.al. Nature materials 2017, 16, 1216.
2. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature nanotechnology 2020, 15, 380.
3. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature 2021, 597, 51.
4. S. P. Rath, D. Thompson, S. Goswami, S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2204551.
5. S.P. Rath, D. Sharma, N. Bhat, S. Goswami, & S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2022, 2206128.
6. https://iisc.ac.in/events/building-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/
7. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/iisc-building-new-energ...

Qualifications:
M.E./M.Tech./ B.E./ B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or in related fields.

Knowledge/ skills/ experience:
At least 5 years of experience in designing system-level architectures and possessing hardware (analog and digital) development skills, including schematic design and PCB design using software like Altium, is required. Familiarity with simulation software such as Ansys is preferred. Proficiency in managing multi-board, multi-layer PCBs is essential. Candidates must also have hardware testing and debugging skills, along with knowledge of crosstalk, impedance analysis, and signal and power integrity. Strong optimization skills at the systems level, particularly in Hardware/Software, are preferred, with an understanding of programming languages such as C, C++, and Assembly on both Windows and Linux platforms. A good command of the Python programming language, familiarity with MATLAB, and an understanding of data structures are necessary. Extensive knowledge of firmware on MCUs, including ARM, STM, PIC, and Atmega microcontrollers, is desirable. Additionally, candidates should have expertise in device drivers and communication protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, I2S, CAN, UART, and other embedded software/firmware standards. Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and FPGA design would be advantageous.

Responsibilities and Tenure:
Testing and evaluation of the performance of a molecular neuromorphic chip based on 65 nm CMOS technology from TSMC. This is a 3-year project funded by MeitY with a target to complete at least two and possibly three tape-outs on 65nm CMOS (TSMC) technology and integration with molecular crossbar chip (256x256) fabricated in-house. The SFT can work with a chip designer to ensure comprehensive testability of the chip and demonstration of single chip Dot Product Engine/Vector Matrix Multiplier (VMM) accelerator. The PCB design should offer seamless integration and accurate interfacing of data between the CMOS and molecular platform to cater to applications like image processing and classification in artificial intelligence. The candidate must commit to work for 3 years on this project. If interested, there is also a possibility of working for an AI start-up to be incubated at IISc, after the completion of this project. The requirement is immediate, and the candidate is expected to join by April 2024.

Principal investigators of this project:
Dr. Sreetosh Goswami and Professor Navakanta Bhat

Compensation:
Depending on the relevant qualifications and experience of the candidate, the monthly compensation would range from Rs 90k– Rs 95k per month (consolidated)

Interested candidates should email their detailed CV to: pradipghosh@iisc.ac.in
The deadline for application is 6th April 2024.

This position is open for an experienced chip designer to work on developing single chip (CMOS) AI hardware platform based on a novel molecular neuromorphic architecture, which can outperform all existing architectures. At IISc, we have already developed a cutting-edge neuromorphic hardware substantially outperforming the competing technologies [ref. 1-7]. As demonstrated at PCB level, this technology could outperform traditional systems like the Haswell CPU or GPUs (such as NVIDIA) in terms of speed, resolution, and space utilization. The potential market size for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to be one of the largest in human history, estimated between USD 3.5 to 5.8 trillion. Capturing a substantial portion of this vast market could redefine the national economic landscape, serving as a key driver of sustained growth for the years ahead. Therefore, it is crucial to leverage our nation's expertise to achieve technological advancements with global impact. The current project funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aligns strategically with this goal, focusing on developing one of the world's best, energy-efficient accelerator on CMOS chip, for AI and Machine Learning (ML), potentially leading to the incubation of start-up at IISc after the tenure (3 years) of the project.

References:

1. S. Goswami, et.al. Nature materials 2017, 16, 1216.
2. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature nanotechnology 2020, 15, 380.
3. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature 2021, 597, 51.
4. S. P. Rath, D. Thompson, S. Goswami, S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2204551.
5. S.P. Rath, D. Sharma, N. Bhat, S. Goswami, & S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2022, 2206128.
6.  https://iisc.ac.in/events/building-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/
7. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/iisc-building-new-energy-efficient-computing-platforms/articleshow/95939493.cms

Qualifications:

M.E./M.Tech./ B.E./ B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer science (CS) or in related fields. (Other BE/BTech ME/MTech qualifications with strong device fabrication expertise;  MSc Physics/Chemistry/Materials/  with strong device fabrication expertise)

Knowledge/ skills/ experience:

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in operating class 100 and class 1000 cleanrooms is required. Proficiency in lithography is essential, with a demonstrated ability to achieve feature sizes below 100 nm. Desirable skills include practical knowledge of dry etching techniques, including reactive ion etching (RIE) and deep reactive ion etching (DRIE). Additionally, proficiency in wet etch methods, particularly for silicon, oxides, and metal etching, would be advantageous. Familiarity with deposition techniques such as e-beam, thermal, and sputtering for device fabrication is also necessary.

Responsibilities and Tenure:

Develop a process flow and prepare a 256 x 256 molecular crossbar array for with feature size of less than 50 nm. This crossbar needs to be integrated with a chip based on 65 nm CMOS technology from TSMC. A back end of the line (BEOL) process needs to be optimized for monolithic integration of the molecular technology with the CMOS chip to ultimately demonstrate a single chip Dot Product Engine/Vector Matrix Multiplier (VMM) accelerator that will cater to applications like image processing and classification in artificial intelligence. The candidate must commit to work for 3 years on this project. If interested, there is also a possibility of working for an AI start-up to be incubated at IISc, after the completion of this project. The requirement is immediate, and the candidate is expected to join by April 2024.

Principal investigators of this project:

Dr. Sreetosh Goswami and Professor Navakanta Bhat

Compensation:

Depending on relevant qualification and experience of the candidate, the monthly compensation would range from Rs 90k– 95k per month (consolidated)

Interested candidates should email their detailed CV to: pradipghosh@iisc.ac.in

The deadline for application is 6th April 2024.

Looking for post-doc, project associates and project assistant staff to develop organic/perovskite tandem solar cells. Under a mission-mode DST project, our goal is to develop the full technology of thin-film solar cells, including fabrication, characterisation, design, materials, and stability. The team hired in this project will interact with 4 faculty from CeNSE, Solid State Chemistry Unit, and Materials Engineering.

Qualification: Must have experience in one of following: materials, device physics, fabrication, characterization or testing. Designation will depend on degree (MSc/BTech/Masters/PhD).

Salary: As per DST norms.
Tenure: 1 month probation. After that position will be on 6 month contracts, expendable to 2 years.

Interested people can apply at https://forms.gle/jmkEizB6M6yWdJ648

The potential market size for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to be one of the largest in human history, estimated between USD 3.5 to 5.8 trillion. Capturing a substantial portion of this vast market could redefine the national economic landscape, serving as a key driver of sustained growth for the years ahead. Therefore, it's crucial to leverage our nation's expertise to achieve technological advancements with global impact. This project aligns strategically with this goal, focusing on developing one of the world's best, energy-efficient accelerators for AI and Machine Learning (ML).

We've developed a cutting-edge neuromorphic hardware substantially outperforming the competing technologies [ref. 1-5]. We are seeking a project assistant to contribute towards realization of an energy-efficient AI and ML accelerator leveraging our hardware. This technology could outperform traditional systems like the Haswell CPU or GPU in terms of speed, resolution, and space utilization.

References:

1. S. Goswami, et.al. Nature materials 2017, 16, 1216.
2. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature nanotechnology 2020, 15, 380.
3. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature 2021, 597, 51.
4. S. P. Rath, D. Thompson, S. Goswami, S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2204551.
5. S.P. Rath, D. Sharma, N. Bhat, S. Goswami, & S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2022, 2206128.

Qualifications:

• M.E./M.Tech. / B.E./ B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer science (CS) or in related fields.

Knowledge/ skills/ experience:

• Very good knowledge of neural networks: ANN, DNN, CNN, Autoencoders  
• Knowledge in C++, python, Matlab, LabView
• Basics of circuit design and hardware implementation of computing algorithms
• Candidates with prior experience of working on a neural network related project and programming would be preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Simulation of neural network using neuromorphic algorithms 
• Implementation of training and inferencing of different workloads such as ANN, CNN, auto encoder in a neuromorphic hardware platform

Interested candidates can submit their CV, along with a note detailing their experience in the specified topics to sreetosh@iisc.ac.in.

The potential market size for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands to be one of the largest in human history, estimated between USD 3.5 to 5.8 trillion. Capturing a substantial portion of this vast market could redefine the national economic landscape, serving as a key driver of sustained growth for the years ahead. Therefore, it's crucial to leverage our nation's expertise to achieve technological advancements with global impact. This project aligns strategically with this goal, focusing on developing one of the world's best, energy-efficient accelerators for AI and Machine Learning (ML).

We're looking for a post-doctoral fellow to help craft an on-chip neuromorphic accelerator using the state-of-the-art nanofabrication facilities at CeNSE. Our team has created a cutting-edge neuromorphic material platform [ref. 1-5] and aims to scale it to a wafer level through nanofabrication. The ultimate objective is to develop an optimized hardware for AI and ML, providing superior energy efficiency, computational speed, resolution, and space utilization compared to state-of-the-art computing systems.

References:

1. S. Goswami, et.al. Nature materials 2017, 16, 1216.
2. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature nanotechnology 2020, 15, 380.
3. S. Goswami, et.al., Nature 2021, 597, 51.
4. S. P. Rath, D. Thompson, S. Goswami, S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2204551.
5. S.P. Rath, D. Sharma, N. Bhat, S. Goswami, & S. Goswami*, Advanced Materials, 2022, 2206128.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics/ Material Science/ Electrical / Electronics and Communication engineering or in related fields.

Knowledge/ skills/ experience:

• Experience with semiconductor fabrication
• Experience with lithography such as photolithography, electron beam lithography etc.
• Experience with wet and dry etching techniques like reactive ion etching (RIE) and deep reactive-ion etching (DRIE).
• Experience with characterization tools like scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM).   

Responsibilities:

• Development of crossbar nanostructures for neuromorphic computing 

Interested candidates can submit their CV, along with a note detailing their experience in the specified topics to sreetosh@iisc.ac.in.

The Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, was established in 2010 to pursue interdisciplinary research in semiconductor technology and semiconductor-enabled nanosciences. Our motto is “Science to Systems to Society”. We are known for translating research through incubation, technology licensing, industry projects, consultancy, and cutting-edge training.

Industry Interface at CeNSE (I2CeNSE) is the office dedicated to nurturing CeNSE-industry interactions. I2CeNSE manages our flagship Industry Affiliate Program (IAP), a platform with leading companies as its members. I2CeNSE is also a single-window interface for all industry needs like training, facility access, student placements, and joint projects. I2CeNSE works closely with our in-house deep-tech incubator InCeNSE, especially for fund-raising and networking activities.

We invite applications for the “Program Manager - I2CeNSE”. This is a leadership position with accountability but also freedom. The Program Manager will take strategic directions from the faculty leading I2CeNSE but have the operational freedom to make decisions. We are looking for experienced professionals. This full-time, contractual position is based in CeNSE, IISc, Bengaluru. The initial contract is for six months, renewed annually based on performance.

Responsibilities

1. Explore fund-raising opportunities through non-technical channels like CSR and donations.
2. Working closely with the IISc placement office and industry HR for student internships and placements.
3. Single point contact for the CeNSE Industry Affiliate Program (IAP), taking complete ownership of end-to-end delivery. The I2CeNSE manager needs to
   • Help Industry Affiliates (IA) derive the full value from the program.
   • Help CeNSE derive the full value from the program.
   • Understand and communicate IA’s needs to CeNSE leadership.
   • Help IA seamlessly access CeNSE’s cutting-edge facilities.
   • Define and execute training programs for IA, taking full responsibility for quality and delivery.
   • Coordinate research and consultancy projects between CeNSE faculty & IA.
   • Organise annual distinguished lectures in the name of affiliate members.
   • Regularly and promptly publicise CeNSE’s symposium and other events to IA.
   • Encourage active participation of IAs in relevant CeNSE events and activities.
   • Take charge of all administrative and operational matters, focussing on continuous improvement.
   • Support IA requests regarding visits, meetings, student interactions, resolving admin and operational issues, identifying relevant people within CeNSE/IISc, etc.
   • Develop and maintain an efficient filing and archival for all the essential documents.
   • Monitor finances of the IAP account, with periodic reporting to the faculty.
4. Outreach to Industry (non-IA) to raise awareness about CeNSE infrastructure and intellectual capabilities.
   • Represent CeNSE networking events. Follow up on leads and deepen existing partnerships.
   • Establish and maintain relationships with key company representatives.
5. Organise meetings, visits and events to promote I2CeNSE goals
6. Maintain relationships with key admin, technical and operations teams within CeNSE & IISc.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the position has the following secondary responsibilities.

1. Develop an interface with the angel investor and VC funding ecosystem to help incubated InCeNSE companies raise money.
2. Raise funds for the Incubator and entrepreneurship programs.
3. Coordinate outreach programs with the budding entrepreneur ecosystem and IPTeL of IISc to identify promising deep-tech start-ups.

Educational Background & Experience

1. BTech/BE in Engineering (4Y) or M.Sc (2Y) in Science or equivalent is required. An advanced degree in engineering or an MBA is preferable.
2. More than 5 years of work experience in industry-industry, industry-government or industry-academia interfacing.

Salary

Negotiable, but up to ₹5 lakhs/month through a combination of base salary and performance-based incentives.

Skills & Competencies

1. Experienced professionals
2. A connection with the early-stage investor and VC funding ecosystem.
3. Self-propelling with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
4. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.
5. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
6. Ability to achieve the required results in a demanding environment.
7. Adapting priorities to respond to changing demands and tight deadlines.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team or independently.
10. Ability to analyse, summarise and communicate information.
11. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
12. Collaborate and build credibility across organisational boundaries.

Application Process

Please apply online at: https://forms.gle/35cTSxS83N7AbNRH7 

Keep the following information handy before starting the application process.

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
2. A 1000-character paragraph explaining why you are uniquely qualified for the job.
3. Name and address of two references

NNFC is inviting applications from graduates to be a part of facility operations. Facility technologist will be required to operate, maintain and develop processes on high end fabrication tools. Selection will be through a mandatory internship process (4+4 weeks). Interns are selected through an interview process and Candidates finishing Internship will appear for job interview at NNfC. Successful candidates will be considered for the following positions. Equipment Technologist (ET)/ Facility Technologist (FT) /Senior Facility Technologists (SFT) with a starting salary from Rs.25,000 to Rs.75,000 /month.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have COMPLETED Diploma/B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc (Electronics, ECE, Physics, Chemistry or related subjects)

Experience: Candidates with prior experience in thin film deposition, Lithography, Dry/wet etch is preferred but not mandatory. A basic understanding of nanofabrication processes and associated tools is expected, including processes available at NNFC as per the nnfc website.

Stipend*: Rs. 25000/month as an internship stipend upon completion of the program.

Interested candidates, please upload your resumes at Recruitment form - NNFC (google.com)

*No TA/DA will be provided for written test/interview attendees. No accommodation will be provided during internship

There are four project positions available in the lab right now.  

The following positions are available for a project to develop a chip-scale atomic clock. The first phase of the project will develop a MEMS vapor cell. All remunerations will be based on IISc guidelines. Interested individuals are required to send in their resumes and contact information of two referees to prosenjits@iisc.ac.in.

   1. Project manager: An individual with a Ph.D. in relevant Engineering or Physical Sciences. The individual will be responsible for leading the technology development. The individual will be responsible for meeting project goals and timelines. The individual will coordinate day-to-day activities with the team. As and when required the individual will also prepare relevant reports and presentations. The following skill sets are required.

• Experience in microscale device fabrication is a must
• Development of complex experimental and fabrication setups is a must
• Experience in setting up optical experiments is an added bonus
• Experience in designing and developing board-level electronics is a bonus
• A basic understanding of quantum mechanics will be helpful

    2. Project Associate (Device Fabrication): An individual with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant Engineering or Physical Sciences. The individual will be responsible for fabricating and packaging the MEMS devices. Prior experience in microfabrication techniques is a bonus. A good source of information on fabrication techniques is available at https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/117/108/102108078/.  Physical characterization of the fabricated devices will also be the individual’s responsibility.

    3. Project Associate (Device filling and sealing): An individual with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant Engineering or Physical Sciences. A liquid metal dispensing setup will be developed during the course of the project. The individual will be responsible for developing the dispensing setup. After dispensing the liquid metal in the MEMS cavity, the cavity has to be hermetically sealed in an inert environment. A setup will be developed for this as well. The individual will develop and optimize the filling and sealing processes. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining the setup. Prior experience in developing electronic boards and control systems will be a bonus.

    4. Project Associate (Device characterization): A setup will be developed to characterize the vapor cells. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant Engineering or Physical Sciences will be required. Prior experience in setting up optical experiments will be a bonus. Prior experience in developing electronic boards and control systems will be a bonus. A basic understanding of quantum mechanics will be helpful.

The Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore was established in 2010 to pursue interdisciplinary research across several disciplines with a focus on nanoscale systems.  Science to Systems to Society is our motto. We have developed technologies based on the science we do and translated them to society either through the start-ups we have incubated, licensing to industry or transferring to the strategic sector.

Industry Interface at CeNSE (I2CeNSE)aims to seed and nurture interactions between Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE)and Industry towards a long term, mutually beneficial relationship.Our flagship Industry Affiliate Program (IAP) serves as a platform to engage with industry with leading companies as its members.

We are inviting applications for the position of “Industry Interface Program Manager” to act as a single point of contact for all the industry interactions with an accountability for delivering the CeNSE Industry Affiliate Program (IAP). The Industry Interface Program Manager plays a key role in interfacing between CeNSE and Companies in realising I2CeNSEgoals.

This is a full time, contractual position based in CeNSE,  IISc., Bangalore  with no direct reports. The initial contract is for six months and will be renewed subject to satisfactory performance. The person working in this role would report to CEO, INCeNSE & Lead Industry Interface.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  •Single point contact for the CeNSE Industry Affiliate Program (IAP) taking complete ownership for end-to-end delivery. I2CeNSEprogrammanager need too

• Enable Industry Affiliate (IA)to realise the full value of the affiliation
• Map technical requirements to CeNSE infrastructure and facilitate priority access
• Develop customised training programs taking full accountability for successful delivery
• Coordinate collaborative research  &  consultancy projects between CeNSE faculty& Affiliate Members
• Organise annual distinguished lectures in the name of affiliate members
• Share information about CeNSE annual symposium and other events in a timely manner
• Encourage active participation of IAs in relevant CeNSE events & activities.
• Accountable for  all administrative  & operational  matters with  a focus  on continuous improvement to Support IA  requests  regarding visits,  meetings, student  interactions, resolving admin  & operational issues, identifying relevant people within CeNSE/IISc, etc.
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing and archival for all the essential documents
• Monitor debit & credit of the IAP account with periodic reporting to the committee

  •Outreach to Industry to raise awareness about CeNSE infrastructure & intellectual capabilities

  •Interfacing student interactions towards internships & placements working closely with OCCAP and company HR representatives

  •Represent CeNSE at events for networking & lead generation

  •Organise meetings, visits & events to promote I2CeNSE goals

  •Establish good working relationships with admin, technical & operations teams within CeNSE & IISc as well as with key company representatives

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

  •Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electronics/Chemical/Material Engineering or a closely  related engineering degree or Masters in Physics. An advanced degree in an engineering discipline or MBA is desirable

  •5+ years of work experience in a customer or business interfacing role

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Self-propelling with strong inter-personal and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to achieve the required results in a demanding environment
• Proven experience of working with diverse stakeholders at senior levels
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Adapting priorities to respond to changing demands and tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team or independently
• Ability to analyse, summarize and communicate information.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Collaborate and build credibility across organisational boundaries

SALARY

  Salary is based on skills and experience and as per Institute norms.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  Apply via  the link:https://i2cense.accubate.app/ext/form/681/1/apply

  Keep the following information handy before starting the application process

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter including why you are interested in this role and your experiences
3. Name and contact details of two references

The National Nanofabrication Centre (NNfC), Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering, is inviting applications for the position of Technology Manager (TM).

The Technology Manager will be in charge of all Lithography facilities including optical lithography, Nano imprint Lithography and E-beam lithography. The candidate will manage facility personnel, maintain and monitor process quality, develop new processes, training, documentation, and consumable management. The candidate is expected to give technical inputs for research and industrial projects and be an active part of the equipment maintenance.

Currently, there is one open position. The following are some of the responsibilities.

Technology manager, Lithography:

• Manage and guide a team of engineers maintaining Lithography Facilities
• Ensure that training schedules, SOP and tool monitoring trends on the tools are maintained.
• Work with bay managers to ensure consumable availability.
• Develop new processes as and when required for external and internal projects and also actively work to improve tool and personnel capabilities.
• Manage, maintain, and develop documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work experience in a cleanroom is a must. CANDIDATES WITH HANDS-ON LITHOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE NEED ONLY APPLY.
• MSc/MTech/PhD in Science or Engineering with strong domain experience in a cleanroom facility.
• Experience in developing and visualizing process flows.
• Familiarity with characterization equipment.
• Experience in working with a team. Experience in managing a team is an added advantage.
• Working experience as a manager or in such a capacity in the semiconductor industry or in the university/national lab will be highly desirable.

Employment & Remuneration: Contractual employment with consolidated pay commensurate with qualification and experience. A starting salary of 70,000/month + 24% HRA will be offered for qualified and deserving candidates. Please send your resume (PDF only) electronically to nnfcposition@iisc.ac.in. Resume should contain references.

The National Nanofabrication Centre (NNfC), Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering, is inviting applications for the position of Technology Manager (TM).

The Technology Manager will be in charge of the Etch facility. The candidate will manage facility personnel, maintain and monitor process quality, develop a new process, training, documentation, and consumable management. The candidate is expected to give technical inputs for research and industrial projects and be an active part of the equipment maintenance.

Currently, there is one open position. The following are some of the responsibilities.

Technology manager Dry and Wet Etching:

• Manage and guide a team of engineers maintaining dry etch, wet etch/clean and inline characterization equipment.
• Manage and guide a team of engineers working on operating and maintaining Dry/Wet etch systemsand Plasma based CVD systems at NNFC
• Be in charge of safety and chemical disposal systems at NNfC, including conducting safety tests and safety presentations for internal and external users and updating NNFC safety policy periodically.
• Ensure that training schedules, SOP and tool monitoring trends on the tools are maintained.
• Work with bay managers to ensure consumable availability.
• Develop new processes as and when required for external and internal projects and also actively work to improve tool and personnel capabilities.
• Manager, maintain and develop documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work experience in a cleanroom is a must.
• Should have hands-on experience in the cleanroom.
• MSc/MTech/PhD in Science or Engineering with strong domain experience in a cleanroom facility.
• Experience in developing and visualizing process flows.
• Familiarity with characterization equipment.
• Experience in working with a team. Experience in managing a team is an added advantage.
• Working experience as a manager or in such a capacity in the semiconductor industry or in the university/national lab will be highly desirable.

Employment & Remuneration: Contractual employment with consolidated pay commensurate with qualification and experience. A starting salary of 70,000/month + 24% HRA will be offered for qualified and deserving candidates.

Please send your resume (PDF only) electronically to nnfcposition@iisc.ac.in. Resume should contain references.

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.