Sanjeev Gautam

Join the Advanced Functional Materials Lab (AFM Lab) at Panjab University, Chandigarh, for a PhD opportunity in cutting-edge materials science research. Under the supervision of Dr. Sanjeev Gautam, Assistant Professor and a Stanford Top 2% Global Scientist with over 200 publications, you will engage in advanced research on thin films, functional materials, spintronics, and next-generation magnetic devices. The lab specializes in RF/DC sputtering and AI-driven materials discovery, offering a dynamic environment for experimental research. PhD students will benefit from elite research collaborations with world-class facilities such as Pohang Accelerator Lab (PAL) in South Korea, Taiwan Light Source (TLS), and Indus-II at RRCAT Indore, India. These partnerships provide access to advanced synchrotron and beamline research, enhancing the scope and impact of your work. The AFM Lab is closely linked with industry through AFM Tech Pvt Ltd, a DPIIT-recognized startup, enabling technology transfer and prototyping opportunities. Students will have the chance to contribute to breakthrough science, publish internationally, and work on projects with real-world applications. Eligibility requires an MSc in Physics, Materials Science, or Nanotechnology, with strong fundamentals in solid-state physics and a passion for hands-on experimental research. The position is based at Panjab University, one of India's premier research institutions, located in Chandigarh. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and interested candidates should email their CV and research interests to Dr. Gautam at [email protected]. For more information, visit www.afmlab.org . This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading research group and contribute to the future of materials science in a vibrant academic and industrial ecosystem.

The Advanced Functional Materials (AFM) Lab at UICET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, is inviting applications for a Project Fellow/staff fellow position linked to a collaborative research project with IIT Roorkee. The project topic is piezoelectric MEMS/sensors, with a strong experimental materials research component. The selected candidate will work at IIT Roorkee while pursuing Ph.D. registration at Panjab University, Chandigarh, in collaboration with IIT Roorkee. This opportunity is aimed at motivated M.Sc. Physics graduates. Candidates eligible for Ph.D. admission are preferred, and prior interest in piezoelectric materials, MEMS/sensor technologies, or experimental materials research will be an advantage. Research keywords include piezoelectric materials, MEMS, sensors, physics, and functional materials. The announcer is Dr. Sanjeev Gautam, associated with Panjab University and the AFM Lab, and the post is relevant for applicants seeking a Ph.D.-linked research role in advanced materials and sensor technologies. How to apply: email your CV and a brief statement of research interest to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.