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IIT Kanpur jobs for Research Establishment Officer in Kanpur. Last Date to apply: 30 Jun 2021

Research Establishment Officer

IIT Kanpur
experience-icon 3 to 3+ Years
salary-icon Not disclosed
Expired

Posted: 16 Jun 21

Job Description

Advertisement No. REO/DOAD/2021/02

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) invites application for the position Research Establishment Officer 

1. Post Name: REO (Grade I)

No. of Posts: 07

Total Emoluments: Rs. 1,09,554/- per month (approx.)


1. Post Name: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)

Number of Post : 01

Cadre : B

Pay Scale : Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700

Minimum Qualification: M.Tech. + 3 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D.

Desirable: 
i. Person should have a Ph.D. in the relevant area of Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering from reputed institution/ college. The relevant bachelors and/or masters degree should also be in the relevant area with marks above 60% (or above 6.5 grade point).
ii. Person should have very good knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of electron microscopy and preferably hands-on expertise with electron probe micro-analysis (EPMA). Providing a clear evidence of this experience/ exposure (via courses/ experience) on cover-letter is must. Person should have good knowledge of energy/wavelength dispersive spectroscopy, must have hands-on experience of specimen preparation techniques for SEM/EPMA/EBSD/in-situ SEM.
iii. The person should have handled operation and maintenance of instruments in general (preferably SEM/ EPMA). The person is expected to have good technical expertise and good communication skills and should have good aptitude for advanced research and development in materials. Working knowledge of office applications (word/powerpoint/excel/etc) is also necessary.

Job Specification: Person will be fully responsible for operation and maintenance of all SEMs/EPMA and EM related specimen preparation equipment in ACMS. Person should also assist with routine maintenance, upkeep/scheduling, trouble-shooting, and supervising day-today operations. In addition to assisting and facilitating the internal/external users, the REO is also expected to write proposals, bring funding and publish high quality papers in this domain


1. Post Name: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)

Number of Post : 01

Cadre : B

Pay Scale : Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700

Minimum Qualification: M.Tech. or M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Physics/ Chemical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Material Sciences and Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. in Chemistry/ Physics/ Chemical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Material Sciences and Engineering

Desirable: The desired experience for the candidate includes (but is not limited to) the following areas:
a) Demonstrated evidence of research experience in experimental areas related to material synthesis, characterization, and their utilization in areas related to energy and environment.
b) Experience in experimental lab set-up and maintenance, purchase of chemicals and equipment, etc.
c) Demonstrated evidence of hands-on experience in handling and maintaining equipment for physical, chemical, and functional characterization of materials and composites in various forms.
d) Good oral and written communication skills in English

Job Specification: The successful candidate is expected to support and manage the establishment of teaching and research laboratories of the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE). The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, setting up new labs, procurement of instruments and their maintenance, preparation of teaching lab manuals, active participation in the conduct of lab courses and TA management, operation and maintenance of complex research equipment, assistance in writing proposals, training of research staff/students, and any other duty assigned by the HoD.


1. Post Name: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)

Number of Post : 01

Cadre : A

Pay Scale : Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700

Minimum Qualification: B.Tech. or B.S. + 5 years of relevant experience OR M.Tech. or M.Sc. + 3 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D.

Desirable: 
a) Area of expertise should be RTTP in technology transfer & licensing, with 8 years or more of relevant experience in IPR and Technology Transfer.
b) Post Graduate Diploma in IPR from a reputed University/ Institute. 
c) Candidates having L.L.B. Degree from a recognized university should be preferred.
d) Experience of IPR management & Technology Transfer in a reputed organization like IITs, NITs or IISERs.
e) Clear understanding of IP ownership issues pertaining to contracts and agreements.

Job Specification: 
a) Intellectual Property portfolio management, Technology transfer activities, agreement drafting/ interpretation & execution.
b) Technology Valuation, licensing negotiating with industry partners.
c) Drafting and vetting of contracts and agreements such as license agreements, confidentiality agreements, collaboration agreements, NDAs, etc.
d) Interacting with patent attorneys & inventors on day-to-day basis.
e) Facilitating IP support to Faculty members & students. 
f) Preparing Patent search reports, patentability assessment & techno-commercial assessment of inventions.
g) Evaluation & Assessment of technical report of inventions.
h) Supervising the IPR activities, Preparation and compliance of internal SOPs related to IPR & Technology Licensing.


1. Post Name: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)

Number of Post : 01

Cadre : A

Pay Scale : Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700

Minimum Qualification: B.Tech. (Optoelectronics or Photonics or Applied optics) or allied areas of Optics with 5 years of relevant experience OR M.Tech. (Optoelectronics or Photonics or Applied optics) or allied areas of Optics with 3 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. (Optoelectronics or Photonics or Applied optics) or allied areas of Optics

Desirable: Eight or more years of extensive experience in high power as well as ultrafast Lasers. Hands on experience in maintenance and working of Nd:YAG Laser, Excimer laser, Fiber laser and Femtosecond laser systems and also the associated experience in high end and optics, camera and other measurement protocols. Experience in micro- and nano-fabrication and computer interfaced data acquisition. Experience in running, maintenance and management of high-end research facilities is required.

Job Specification: Maintenance and upkeep of sophisticated research equipment, some of which are multi-user facilities such as the femtosecond laser facility, and nano—and pico-second laser systems. The candidate will also be engaged in development of new measurement techniques, automation, project management, purchase, stock management. In addition, the candidate is required take part in performing experiments and activities related to the research program of the laboratory


1. Post Name: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)

Number of Post : 01

Cadre : A

Pay Scale : Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700

Minimum Qualification: B.Tech./ B.S. with 5 years of relevant experience OR M.Tech./ M.Sc. with 3 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. (Physics)

Desirable: Ph.D. in Physics with extensive experience in of in-house development of scientific equipment and automation, cryogenics, vacuum technology, thin film processing, magnetic and magnetotransport measurements, ferromagnetic resonance. Experience in maintenance and management of research facilities as well as assisting/ writing research grant proposal is required.

Job Specification: Maintenance and upkeep of sophisticated research equipments, some of which are multi-user facilities, operation of cryogenic equipments like x-ray diffractometer, Pulsed Laser deposition system, ferromagnetic resonance, scanning probe microscope, arc Melter, thermal evaporation. The candidate will also be engaged in development of new measurement techniques, automation, project management, purchase, stock management. In addition the candidate is required take part in performing experiments and data ananlysis related to the research program of the laboratory


1. Post Name: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)

Number of Post : 01

Cadre : A

Pay Scale : Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700

Minimum Qualification: B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering with 5 years relevant experience OR M.Tech./ M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering with 3 years relevant experience OR Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering

Desirable: Good educational background and proven expertise in materials characterization tools and techniques. Hands on experience in the usage and maintenance of hardware/software of characterization equipment (i) TEM, STEM, HAADF, HRTEM; (ii) SEM, EDS, EBSD, EPMA, etc. Preference will be given to candidates with postgraduate degree/Ph.D. with thesis work with substantial content involving transmission electron microscopy and related techniques. Experience in instrumentation will be given preference.

Job Specification:
i. The research officer is expected to help in maintenance and operation of electron microscopy and related sample preparation facilities. More specifically, the candidate is expected to manage characterization equipment, particularly electron microscopy facilities consisting of (i) SEMs with EDS- EBSD and other attachments;
(ii) TEM/HRTEM with EDS and HAADF and (iii) complete range of electron microscopy samples preparation accessories that are housed in MSE department. The research officer is expected to train researchers and help/guide researcher in handling such instruments. S/he is expected to assist in conducting teaching laboratories involving these facilities.
ii. The officer is also expected to assist faculty in conducting short-term courses and workshops periodically arranged by the Department.

1. Post Name: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)

Number of Post : 01

Cadre : A

Pay Scale : Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700

Minimum Qualification: B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering with 5 years relevant experience OR M.Tech/ M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering with 3 years relevant experience OR Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering

Desirable: Good educational background and relevant experience at both operational as well as managerial aspects of Raman, photoluminescence and optical spectroscopy, materials science, manufacturing and process metallurgy related equipment's/ lab. Preference will be given to candidates with five plus year experience in developing experiments and establishing facilities and conducting short term course/workshops. Experience in instrumentation will be given preference.

Job Specification:
i. The research officer is expected to help in maintenance and operation of Raman, photoluminescence and optical spectroscopy, materials science, manufacturing and process metallurgy related equipment 's/lab. More specifically, the research officer is expected to assist in shifting the core teaching labs (TA 201, ESO 205, MSE 314) to the new core building and establish new facilities such as ICME and FIST.
ii. H/She should help in developing and conducting teaching laboratories involving processing/ manufacturing/ functional materials laboratory and train/assist researchers in the usage of the processing/ characterization equipment. The research officer is expected to train researchers and help/guide researcher in handling processing/ characterization equipment.
iii. S/he is expected to assist in conducting teaching laboratories involving these facilities. The officer is also expected to assist faculty in conducting short-term courses and workshops periodically arranged by the Department.

Age Limit: 45 years i.e. born on or after 01-07-1976

Application Fees: Application fee of Rs. 1000/- shall be paid through online portal except for Exempted Category. The candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Women/Abroad candidates category are exempted from submission of application fee.

Job Particulars

Who can apply Experienced (3 to 3+ Years)
Hiring Process Face to Face Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id1228221
Locality Address
Country India

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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur carries out original research of significance and technology development at the cutting edge. It imparts training for students to make them competent, motivated engineers and scientists.

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