Solid State Ionics Lab | Dr. Sunil Kumar
VACANCIES

PhD Students

Our lab typically has 1 to 2 vacancies each year to accommodate highly motivated PhD students. You will join a collaborative environment working on cutting-edge electrochemical energy storage devices (e.g., solid-state batteries, interface engineering).

  • Ideal Background: Academic background or research experience in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, or Nanotechnology.
  • Funding: You could be offered a Teaching Assistant postion provided you have qualified GATE or UGC-NET. Students with external funding (INSPIRE Fellows, UGC/CSIR-JRF, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email their latest CV and a brief Statement of Purpose to Dr. Sunil Kumar with the subject line "Application for PhD – [Your Name]".

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Postdoctoral Fellows

We welcome researchers with a PhD degree and demonstrated experimental expertise in Li/Na-ion battery materials to join our group.

  • Expertise Needed: Experimental work on cathodes, anodes, or solid electrolytes.
  • Funding Requirement: Candidates must secure their own independent funding via schemes like the National Post Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF).
How to Apply: Please email your CV, a list of publications, and a brief research proposal aligned with the lab's focus to Dr. Sunil Kumar. Use the subject line "Application for Postdoc – [Your Name]".