Solar Energy Research Career Opportunities
SSN Research Centre, is an inter-disciplinary engineering research institution near Chennai, invites fresh graduates and experienced professionals to join the pioneering teams engaged in research and development programmes in harnessing solar energy for conventional and new applications. Applied research topics presently include:
- Photovoltaic thin film semiconductor devices
- Solar thermal energy conversion and power generation.
- Energy storage systems for solar power harnessing
- Power electronics and smart control of solar energy systems
- Solar energy utilization technology demonstration
Technical facilities have already been established in-house for PV semiconductor devices fabrication including Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition and ultra clean semiconductor device processing environment. A parabolic trough type solar thermal loop has also been set up to support component research in this area. More facilities for characterisation of materials and devices are being added shortly. SSN Research Centre networks with major scientific institutions in India and abroad through collaborative programmes.
Scientists and technologists with minimum qualifications and experience as listed below are invited to apply:
Senior Research Scientists : Ph.D in Physics (solid state, semiconductors specialization), or ME/MTech or equivalent degree in engineering (Energy Systems, Electronics/Communication engineering, Mechanical engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgy, Chemical engineering disciplines) with at least 8 years professional r&d experience in one of the following areas:
- PV semiconductor physics / technology
- Solar thermal power systems, physics, energy conversion, modeling and design
Research Scientists : Ph D in Physics, (solid state, semiconductors specialisation), or ME/MTech or equivalent degree in engineering (Energy Systems, Electronics/Communication engineering, Mechanical engineering, Materials Science/metallurgy, Chemical engineering disciplines). Professional R&D experience for 2 years for after completion of ME / M Tech degree in areas related to research topics listed above is highly desirable for these positions.
Candidates with B Tech / BE degrees from IITs and other reputed institutions may also be considered if they can demonstrate their exceptional aptitude for research.
SSNRC is strongly committed to achievement of excellence in science and technology research and will provide scientific facilities of international standard, stimulating intellectual environment and freedom. Remunerations are designed to attract, nurture retain top class talent keen on pursuing a research career in India.
Application and resume should reach Director, SSN Research Centre by E-Mail to rcoffice@ssn.edu.in before 20 June 2010. Short listed candidates are likely to be interviewed at Chennai in mid July 2010