The Advanced Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (AFMM) at Indian Institute of Science offers a range of sophisticated electron beam, ion beam and x-ray instruments for high end characterisation to support the research activities of several hundred users from departments across the Institute (https://afmm.iisc.ac.in). AFMM now seeks to recruit Post Doc/Research Associates who has hands-on experience in the operation of TEM for materials science applications. The centre houses a state-of-the-art probe-corrected Titan and 200 kV T20 and 300 kV F30 microscopes with sample preparation facilities including Focussed-Ion-Beam (FIB) instruments. In addition to carrying out his/her research, the candidate’s overall responsibility includes: 

• Basic maintenance of these sophisticated microscopes and will be in-charge for doing the microscopy for external samples.  
• Participating in collaborative research activities with faculty members and students. 
• Providing technical support for periodic training programmes. 
• Any other relevant duties as assigned from time to time. 

Essential qualifications: A doctoral degree in science or engineering OR master’s in science/engineering with at least 4 years’ experience, hands-on familiarity with the above-mentioned microscopes. 

Interested candidates may apply by email to Dr. Surendra Kumar Makineni, Materials Engineering , Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012 (email: skmakineni@iisc.ac.in), with a copy of their CV and the contact details. 

Salary as per the Government rules and based on the Qualification.