Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1 - 6 years

3 - 8 Lacs

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Job Category:

Research

School:

Mahindra University

JRF Position: Nanomaterials for High-Performance Supercapacitors

Join our research team! We re hiring a

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

to work on an exciting project developing

novel calcium fluoride (CaF

) nanoparticles

for next-generation supercapacitors as part of an ongoing project at MU -VT (Virgina Tech)

I

nterdisciplinary

A

dvanced

R

esearch

C

entre for

T

ransformative

T

echnologies (IARCT2). This role is ideal for candidates passionate about nanomaterials synthesis, energy storage, and cutting-edge electrochemistry.

Project:

Design and Development of Calcium Fluoride Nanomaterials for High-Performance Supercapacitors

Location:

Mahindra University, Hyderabad, India

Duration:

Initially 1 year (extendable based on performance)

Fellowship:

As per norms

Key Responsibilities:

  • Synthesize and characterize

    calcium fluoride nanoparticles

    using wet-chemical/methods.
  • Optimize material properties for supercapacitor electrodes (morphology, surface area, conductivity).
  • Fabricate and test supercapacitor devices; evaluate electrochemical performance (CV, GCD, EIS).
  • Collaborate on data analysis, manuscript writing, and patent drafting.
  • Maintain detailed lab records and present findings regularly.

Essential Qualifications:

  1. M.Sc./M.Tech in Materials Science / Nanotechnology / Chemistry / Physics

    (min. 60% or equivalent).
  2. Hands-on experience in

    nanomaterial synthesis

    (e.g., sol-gel, hydrothermal, precipitation).
  3. Proficiency in

    material characterization

    (XRD, SEM/TEM, BET, XPS).
  4. Basic knowledge of

    electrochemical techniques

    (CV, EIS) and energy storage devices.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with

    fluoride-based nanomaterials

    or

    supercapacitor electrode fabrication

    .
  • Familiarity with

    DFT simulations

    or

    in-situ characterization

    .
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.

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Hyderabad

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