Assistant Professor (Research)

VIT; Vellore; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

VIT invites applications for Assistant Professor (Research) at its Vellore campus to lead advanced work in material science, flexible electronics and nanotechnology.

The role emphasizes research, teaching, and industry collaboration with aims to develop scalable printed and flexible devices for energy, sensors and healthcare applications.

Candidates with PhD and strong publication records are preferred; start-up and lab-building experience will be valued.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Flexible Electronics, Nanotechnology, or allied fields.
• Strong research record with publications in reputed journals.
• Teaching and industry collaboration experience preferred.
• Patents or consultancy in flexible/printed electronics considered an asset.
• Experience in setting up lab infrastructure and funded projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom teaching and laboratory instruction.
• Develop learning resources and laboratory facilities.
• Guide students and mentor them ethically and professionally.
• Drive interdisciplinary research in flexible devices and nanotech.
• Establish labs and start-ups for printed/flexible devices.
• Coordinate academic and administrative tasks within the centre.

Skills

Material Science

Flexible Electronics

Nanotechnology

Printed & Flexible Devices

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Flexible Electronics, Nanotechnology

Job description

Designation: Assistant Professor (Research)

Job Location: Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 0 to 15 Years

Areas of Specialization:

• Material Science
• Flexible Electronics
• Target Goal: To advance printed and flexible device technologies for real-world deployment in Energy, Sensors, and Healthcare applications
• New product development: Printed and flexible sensors, flexible energy storage/harvesting devices, wearable and implantable healthcare devices
• Consultancy projects: In the field of printed electronics, flexible device fabrication, and nanomaterial-based device engineering
• New research outcome: Scalable fabrication processes for flexible/printed devices that bridge lab-scale innovation with industry-ready prototypes
• Technology development or Technology transfer: To transfer printed and flexible device technologies to industry partners and support start-up creation in this domain
• Creation of higher TRL for existing innovation and timeline: Within 2 years TRL 3/4 and within 5 years TRL 5-6

Desired Skillset:

• Applicants should preferably hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Flexible Electronics, Nanotechnology, or a closely related discipline from reputed institutions
• Should have sufficient experience in Research, and preferably Teaching & Industry, with reputed institutions
• Should have research papers published in International/National journals
• Should have books published and scholars awarded/currently working for (where applicable)
• Applicants with patents registered/consultancy work carried out in flexible or printed electronics will be given preference
• Exposure in handling high-value funded projects and in setting up laboratory infrastructure or research start-ups will be an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Flexible Electronics, Nanotechnology, or allied streams, with good academic records.

Responsibilities:

Academics:

• Classroom presentation and laboratory instruction (as applicable to role)
• Development of learning resource materials and laboratory development
• Student assessment & evaluation, including university examination work
• Participation in co-curricular & extracurricular activities
• Student guidance, counselling & mentorship in personal, ethical, and overall character development
• Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills; generating and disseminating knowledge through publications, seminars, and handouts
• Continuing self-development through upgraded qualifications, experience & professional activities

Research & Consultancy:

• Drive interdisciplinary collaboration for strong research outcomes in flexible devices using advanced nanotechnology approaches
• Establish state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure and initiate start-ups dedicated to printed and flexible devices
• Spearhead high-impact research in printed and flexible devices, with focus on Energy, Sensors, and Healthcare applications
• Provide consultancy and testing services in material science and flexible electronics
• Promote industry–institution interaction and R&D, bridging industry-academia gaps toward commercialization of flexible device technologies
• Pursue external research grants and core funding to support the centre's research goals

Academic / Administration:

• Contribute to academic and administrative management of the institution/centre
• Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities at the department and institution level
• Design and development of new research programmes
• Prepare project proposals for funding in R&D, laboratory development, modernization, and expansion
• Support administration at departmental & institutional levels
• Monitor and evaluate academic and research activities, including CNR's publication output
• Help mobilize resources for the institution
• Plan and implement staff development activities
• Support extension/industrial connectivity and interaction with industry and society
• Promote entrepreneurship, including start-up creation in printed and flexible devices
• Disseminate knowledge and provide technical support in areas of social relevance
• Undertake any other relevant work assigned by the Dean/Centre Head

Skills Required: Material Science, Flexible Electronics, Nanotechnology, Printed & Flexible Devices