Designation/Position- Sr. Project Scientist Position
IIT Kanpur, India invites application for Sr. Project Scientist Position at IIT from eligible and interested candidates
Summary
Applications are invited for a temporary post at the National Centre for Flexible Electronics, IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with TCS, Kolkata. Positions available are Sr. Project Engineer (PhD/M.Tech + 3 years experience in thin film electronics) and Sr. Project Scientist (PhD + 1 year or Postgraduate + 4 years experience). Candidates should have expertise in piezoelectric materials, device fabrication, printing techniques, and characterization of thin film devices. Responsibilities include R&D in flexible electronics, sensor array development, and quality standards implementation. Salary is Rs. 38,800-95,400 per month. Application deadline is July 15, 2026. Apply online only; no TA/DA for interviews. Contact Coordinator, IIT Kanpur for more details.
Research Area
Piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials, e.g. PVDF, P(VDF-TrFE), PZT etc
Location
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Eligibility / Qualification
Minimum Qualification and Experience: Ph.D.* + 1 year relevant experience Or Postgraduate + 4 years relevant experience in thin film electronics
Desirable Qualification and Expertise:
- Sound knowledge of piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials, e.g. PVDF, P(VDF-TrFE), PZT etc.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication of memory/pressure sensor devices
- Hands-on experience with printing techniques, e.g. screen printing, ink-jet printing etc.
- Experience with electrical and optical characterization of thin film devices, such as TFTs, memories and diodes.
- Hands-on experience with C-V, I-V and P-E characterization tools (e.g. semiconductor parameter analyzer, ferroelectric tester etc.)
- Experience with working in class 10000 and better cleanroom
- Familiarity with Thin film deposition and patterning, i.e. PVD, CVD, ALD, coating, lithography, wet and dry etching.
Job Description
Applications are invited for the following temporary & contractual post to work on thin film electronics at National Centre for Flexible Electronics (www.ncflexe.in) at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. This is a collaborative project of NCFlexE, IIT Kanpur with TCS, Kolkata. The details of the project and qualification requirements are given below:
For Sr. Project Engineer
Minimum Qualification and Experience: PhD or M.Tech + 3 years, with experience relevant in thin film electronics.
Nature of work:
The candidate’s tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research and development in large area flexible electronics that serves as a foundation for development of domestic industry in this field
- Development of sensor arrays using piezoelectric polymers
- Realization of thin film electronics devices on glass and polymer substrates
- System integration towards realization of memory arrays
- Implementing work procedures and quality standards
- Prepare presentations and reports
Salary: Rs. 38800-3200-95400/- (per month based on qualification)
Term of the appointment will be purely on temporary and contractual basis initially for a period of two years or end of the project, whichever is earlier
Number of positions: One
How to Apply
The application should be submitted strictly online. Application will not be accepted in any other mode.
The last date for submitting online application shall be on or before 15th July 2026.
To apply for post of Sr. Project Engineer/Sr. Project Scientist, please click here: Apply online
While filling out the online application form, please use the Reference No. ___
Please note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Last Date for Apply
15 July 2026
