INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS BHUBANESWAR/ POST DOCTORAL POSITION IN EXPERIMENTAL CONDENSED MATTER PHYSIC/JULY 2011

I. We have a strong program on thin film growth and modification by energetic ion beams
and their characterization. In addition, we use large area patterned substrates as templates
for deposition of magnetic, ferroelectric, and optical  thin films.  Thin film growth for
different applications would be  possible by using UHV e-beam evaporation, DC/RF
magnetron sputtering  (with GLAD attachment), and pulsed laser  deposition facilities.
Presently, we have  TWO postdoctoral  fellow  positions open  for working  on problems
which will make use of the above facilities.  One position is meant for working  on
“Materials research based on thin film growth for solar cells / TFTs”. The other position is
meant for  “Ion beam  induced  nanopatterning and  growth of thin films on patterned 
substrates for magnetic/optical studies”.  The candidates should have  preferably  Ph.D.
degree in experimental Condensed Matter Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science.
Experience in thin film/nanostructures and/or use of ion beams may be preferred.

II. A postdoctoral  fellow position is also open in the field of  “Electronic structure / band 
structure calculations using various computational methods”. The fellow in this position
needs to work in collaboration with the experimental group working on the electronic
structure  / band structure studies. Previous experiences in working with  strongly
correlated systems are desirable.

III. A postdoctoral  fellow position is available for working in the area of  “Modification of 
Surfaces by Ion Beams”. Candidate should have  a  Ph.D. Degree in  experimental
Condensed Matter Physics or Materials Science or theoretical Condensed Matter Physics.
Experience in some of the techniques related to  surface-interface Physics,  accelerator
physics, and related  theoretical simulations, AFM/STM, XPS,  photoemission,  ion
scattering techniques, thin film growth, and growth of nanomaterials will be required.

IV. A  postdoctoral  fellow position is available for working in the areas of  “Interaction 
between Surfaces and Biomaterials”. Candidate should have  a Ph.D. degree  in
experimental Condensed Matter Physics /  Materials  Science / Chemical  Engineering  /
Chemistry / Biology. Experience in some of the techniques related  to growth of
nanomaterials, handling of biomaterials (like DNA, Protein, cells etc.), interaction between
biomaterials and nanoparticles or surfaces will be required.

V. A postdoctoral fellow position is available for working on  “X-ray (Lab source and 
Synchrotron) scattering methods (high-resolution diffraction, reflectometry) in the area of 
thin films”. Candidates having experience in the above area(s) would be preferred for this
position.

VI. Another postdoctoral fellow position would preferably be filled from applicants having
experience in one of the following methods: STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscopy), UHV -
MBE, TEM, STEM, SEM, FIB methods.VII.  One of our research interests has been the synthesis of nanoclusters in semiconductors through ion-implantation. We have been using TEM, Raman scattering,
high resolution XRD for sample characterization, A laboratory for optical characterization
with low temperature steady state and time-resolved fluorescence measurements is
shortly going to be set up. The candidate is expected to join this activity and it is
desiarable that he/she should have the necessary working experience in ion beam
research. Familiarity with electron microscopy Raman scattering, photoluminescence and
XRD will be highly useful.

IOP PDF positions are initially for the duration of one year and is extendable for another
year. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also apply for a position. The
amount of fellowship will be Rs. 21,000-24,000/- per month  (depending on the experience
of the candidate) apart from HRA and other admissible allowances.
Candidates must mention the position number and area of research for
which she/he is applying. This should be clearly mentioned as the Subject
of your e-mail (in case an application is sent by e-mail).

They should arrange two letters of reference, which should be sent by the
referees directly to the following e-mail or postal address. A reference letter
has to be  either printed  on official letter head  and sent as an e-mail
attachment or an unsigned but direct e-mail communication from a referee.
Candidates may send their application with CV and List of Publications to:

Dr. T. Som
Institute of Physics
Sachivalaya Marg
Bhubaneswar-751 005
E-mail:
Tel:  +91 - 674 - 2306416
tsom@iopb.res.in
Fax: +91 - 674 - 2300142


The last date for sending completed applications is August 31, 2011