Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored project titled “Large-area Van der Waals Epitaxial Heterostructures Based on Atomically Thin Transition Metal Dichalcogenide (TMDC) 2D Crystals for Optoelectronic Applications”.
Eligibility:First class M.Sc degree in Physics/Materials Scienceand preferably with NET qualification (NET qualification includes CSIR, GATE, JEST and other qualifying exams conducted by Central Government)or Postgraduate degree in Professional courses (M.Tech Materials science/Materials Engineering/Nanotechnology/Optoelectronics/Solid State Physics).
No.of positions: One
Desirable: Strong background in Solid state physics (in particular semiconductor physics, Energy bandsetc)
Fellowship:
For NET candidatesand M.Tech Postgraduates: Rs. 25,000 + 20% HRA = 30,000per month for 1st and 2nd Year. Based on the performance JRF shall be promoted to SRF in the 3rd year and will be paid Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA = Rs. 33,600 per month.
For non-NET candidates: Rs. 16,000 + 20% HRA = 19,200 per month for 1st and 2nd Year. Based on the performance JRF shall be promoted to SRF in the 3rd year and will be paid Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA = Rs. 21,600 per month
Tenure: 3 years
Registration for Ph.D: Selected candidate shall register for full time Ph.D. programme at SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai.
Travel Allowance: For outstation candidates Second class sleeper train fare by the shortest route (to and fro) will be paid for attending the interview.
Interested candidates can send their applications together with their detailed Resume/CV, either by soft or hard copies on or before 10th January 2017 to the following address.
Dr. E. Senthil Kumar,
Principal Investigator, DST-SERB Project,
Room No: R-4, 13th floor, Central library Building,
SRM Research Institute
SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai-603203, Tamil Nadu.
Phone: 044-27417904
Last Updated on Dec 9, 2016.