Indian Institute of Technology Madras invites applications for the following posts via direct recruitment:

Post Name: Principal Scientist

Essential Qualification:

• PhD with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree from a recognized University / Institute.

• PhD (Chemistry /Physics/Material Science/Mechanical Engineering) with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the pre-degrees from a recognised University/ Institution.

Essential Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the relevant area. The candidate should mandatorily have proven expertise in Cryo-EM, Single Particle Analysis, Cryo-Electron Tomography (Cryo-ET) and appropriate sample preparation /analysis. The candidate should have experience in training PhD students in these areas.

• Minimum 5 Years experience and well versed in all aspects of equipment in order to coordinate all activities including instrument installation, maintenance, effective operations, training operators and interaction with service people; set up analysis protocol, conduct training programs, training users, facilitating effective usage, sample preparation and related activities, so that facility functions effectively.

Post Name: Archivist

Essential Qualification: A postgraduate Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Library Science or Information Science with at least 55% marks. Minimum 8 years of Professional Experience in the area of archival of records in a reputed organization in Supervisor capacity.

Desirable: PhD in Humanities, Social Sciences, Library Science, or Information Science, experience in handling and providing basic preservation treatments for historic documents, experience in supporting curatorial and exhibition projects and Skills in digitization techniques of archival records.

For more details related to eligibility criteria, fee, pattern, annexure, place of posting etc. refer to the attachments below.