Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CNSMS), Admission for Ph.D. Programme 2014
Areas of Research: Physics .Photoinduced phase transitions, X-ray diffraction, high pressure, rheological,
dielectric and electro-optic studies, electric and magnetic field effects of liquid crystals. Chromonic and ionic liquid crystals, liquid crystals doped with nanoparticles, plastic crystals and gels. Magnetic nanoparticles and thin films, Langmuir-Blodgett films, surface science, interfacial science and interfacial rheology. Chemistry : Synthesis and characterization of liquid crystals such as calamitics, discotics, bent-core molecules, mesoionics, oligopeptides, metallomesogens, oligomers, polymers and supramolecules and other soft materials. Synthesis of functional nanomaterials and their studies, scanning probe microscopy studies, charge storage in molecules and nanolithography.
Essential Qualifications : Masters degree from a recognized university / postgraduate Centre in Physics / Chemistry / Material Science, or M.Tech. with M.Sc. Physics / Chemistry / Materials Science, with at least 60% aggregate marks for general category and 55% for SC/ST candidates. Candidates with specialization in Condensed Matter Physics / Material Science / Organic, Inorganic, Physical, or General Chemistry at the Masters degree level are encouraged to apply. NET / GATE/ JEST or M.Tech. qualified candidates will be given preference. Students who have appeared for the final year examination and expect to obtain their degree before 30 September 2014 may also apply.
Fellowships : For M.Sc. qualification: on par with other research organizations. For M.Tech. qualification: Rs. 18,000 + HRA for JRF
Selection Procedure: Selected applicants will be called for a written test and interview at the Centre.
Fellowships : For M.Sc. qualification: on par with other research organizations. For M.Tech. qualification: Rs. 18,000 + HRA for JRF.
Application form and related information may be downloaded or by sending an email request to admission@cnsms.res.in or by post to Admissions, CNSMS. Last date for receipt of completed applications is 15th June 2014.
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