Applications are invited for a Research Associate (RA) position in the SERB-sponsored project in the Department of Chemical Sciences (DCS), IISER Kolkata. This temporary position is initially for one year and is extendable up to maximum of 2 years subjected to satisfactory performance. The requisite qualifications, experience, etc. As desired are given below:
Job Title: Research Associate (RA)
No of Posts: 01
Project title: “Dynamics of water dissociation on Cu-Ni and Ag-Ni alloy surfaces”
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ashwani K. Tiwari
Funding agency: SERB
Salary: As per SERB rules
Qualifications:
PhD in Theoretical Chemistry/Theoretical Physics with background in Quantum/Classical Dynamics.
Candidates would be expected to carry out Density Functional Theoretic (DFT) calculations using VASP software for molecule-metal surfaces interactions and dynamical calculations on ab-initio potential energy surfaces.
Application Instructions:
Eligible candidates may apply with their CV and a cover letter to Dr. Ashwani K. Tiwari by email on email id: ashwani@iiserkol.ac.in.
Details of research work can be found at http://www.iiserkol.ac.in/~ashwani/
The last date of receiving application is 20th September, 2017.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.