Assistant Professor (Research)

Designation: Assistant Professor (Research)

Job Location: Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 0 to 15 Years

Areas of Specialization:

• Material Science
• Flexible Electronics
• Target Goal: To advance printed and flexible device technologies for real-world deployment in Energy, Sensors, and Healthcare applications
• New product development: Printed and flexible sensors, flexible energy storage/harvesting devices, wearable and implantable healthcare devices
• Consultancy projects: In the field of printed electronics, flexible device fabrication, and nanomaterial-based device engineering
• New research outcome: Scalable fabrication processes for flexible/printed devices that bridge lab-scale innovation with industry-ready prototypes
• Technology development or Technology transfer: To transfer printed and flexible device technologies to industry partners and support start-up creation in this domain
• Creation of higher TRL for existing innovation and timeline: Within 2 years TRL 3/4 and within 5 years TRL 5-6

Desired Skillset:

• Applicants should preferably hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Flexible Electronics, Nanotechnology, or a closely related discipline from reputed institutions
• Should have sufficient experience in Research, and preferably Teaching & Industry, with reputed institutions
• Should have research papers published in International/National journals
• Should have books published and scholars awarded/currently working for (where applicable)
• Applicants with patents registered/consultancy work carried out in flexible or printed electronics will be given preference
• Exposure in handling high-value funded projects and in setting up laboratory infrastructure or research start-ups will be an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Flexible Electronics, Nanotechnology, or allied streams, with good academic records.

Responsibilities:

Academics:

• Classroom presentation and laboratory instruction (as applicable to role)
• Development of learning resource materials and laboratory development
• Student assessment & evaluation, including university examination work
• Participation in co-curricular & extracurricular activities
• Student guidance, counselling & mentorship in personal, ethical, and overall character development
• Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills; generating and disseminating knowledge through publications, seminars, and handouts
• Continuing self-development through upgraded qualifications, experience & professional activities

Research & Consultancy:

• Drive interdisciplinary collaboration for strong research outcomes in flexible devices using advanced nanotechnology approaches
• Establish state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure and initiate start-ups dedicated to printed and flexible devices
• Spearhead high-impact research in printed and flexible devices, with focus on Energy, Sensors, and Healthcare applications
• Provide consultancy and testing services in material science and flexible electronics
• Promote industry–institution interaction and R&D, bridging industry-academia gaps toward commercialization of flexible device technologies
• Pursue external research grants and core funding to support the centre's research goals

Academic / Administration:

• Contribute to academic and administrative management of the institution/centre
• Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities at the department and institution level
• Design and development of new research programmes
• Prepare project proposals for funding in R&D, laboratory development, modernization, and expansion
• Support administration at departmental & institutional levels
• Monitor and evaluate academic and research activities, including CNR's publication output
• Help mobilize resources for the institution
• Plan and implement staff development activities
• Support extension/industrial connectivity and interaction with industry and society
• Promote entrepreneurship, including start-up creation in printed and flexible devices
• Disseminate knowledge and provide technical support in areas of social relevance
• Undertake any other relevant work assigned by the Dean/Centre Head

Skills Required: Material Science, Flexible Electronics, Nanotechnology, Printed & Flexible Devices