Open Positions
We are constantly looking for Postdoc, PhD and Masters candidates, enthusiastic about exploring new topics in the broad research areas of microfluidics, microscale thermal transport, surface engineering and interfacial phenomena.
JRF position open under STARS Project
(Last date: 12 March 2024)
Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible candidates to work on the following STARS project.
Project title: Study of droplet dynamics and phase change on soft materials towards enhanced atmospheric water harvesting
Emoluments: As per DST rules
How to apply: Click here.
Ph.D. position open under SERB-CRG Project
Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible candidates to work for Ph.D. for the following SERB-CRG project.
Project title: Development of novel vapor chamber for thermal management of microelectronics
Emoluments: As per DST rules
How to apply: Refer the latest advertisement at IIT Ropar Website.
PhD openings
PhD student in the broad area of phase change, heat transfer and micro and nano-fabrication.
The prospective PhD student will have an opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities such as surface micro and nano-fabrication, development of experimental setups, conducting experiments and theoretical/ numerical analysis. The candidate should have an extensive knowledge of fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer and Fluid Mechanics. The candidate should have good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
How to apply: Refer the latest advertisement for Ph.D Admissions at IIT Ropar Website or write Dr. Chander Shekhar Sharma at chander.sharma@iitrpr.ac.in for any related inquiries
Postdoctoral researcher in the interdisciplinary areas of flow visualization, interfacial phenomena, phase change, thermal management, microfluidics, and surface micro/nanoengineering.
The candidate should have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Material Science/Physics/Chemistry and an excellent academic and publication record. Ideally, the candidate should have:
a strong background in experimental methods such as surface fabrication, microfluidic experiments, optical observations and thermal measurements pertaining to the above-mentioned inter-disciplinary research areas.
expertise with developing custom optical characterization setups for high-resolution observations of microscale fluid dynamic phenomena
familiarity with numerical techniques for analysis of fluid dynamics and heat transfer during phase change
excellent communication and writing skills
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a highly motivated team of PhD and Postdoctoral researchers and guide students.
Interested candidates should write to Dr. Chander Shekhar Sharma along with CV and references at: chander.sharma@iitrpr.ac.in. And apply through National Post Doctoral Fellowship or Institute Fellowships.