Openings

We are looking for self-motivated, passionate, and dynamic people to build a vibrant team. If you are interested in our research, you may find below opportunities at several levels:

1. Post Doctoral Researchers

Interested candidates are encouraged to send an email to PI (principal investigator) with your CV, one-page research proposal, and details of two to three references. Below are a few fellowship opportunities for post-doctoral researchers:

  1. CV Raman postdoctoral fellowship

  2. IISc Institute of Eminence (IoE) postdoctoral fellowship

  3. National Post Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF)


2. Ph.D. and M.Tech. Students

Candidates who have been offered admission to Ph.D./M.Tech. programs at IISc are welcome to email PI and discuss research opportunities in the group.

3. Undergraduate Students

Candidates currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in materials engineering are encouraged to apply through the fellowship programs of JNCASR and/or Science Academies.


4. Project Assistants/Associates

We have an opening for a Project Assistant/Associate. Candidates with one or more of the following skills are encouraged to email PI with their CVs:


  • Irradiation effects of Materials

  • Mechanical behavior of materials

  • Materials characterization

  • Electron Microscopy

  • In-situ SEM/TEM straining and heating experiments


The support is for a year and can be extended depending on available funds and performance. The salary would be as per IISc norms.

We often receive several emails for these positions. If you did not receive any response from us, please be assured that your application was carefully reviewed. However, we found that your background was not ideal for the advertised position.