Junior Scientific Officer (Chemistry)

As a Jr. Scientific Officer in the Department of Chemistry at Ashoka University, located in Sonipat, you will be responsible for managing and operating the Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) in the advanced materials characterization facility. Your primary duties will include sample preparation, instrument calibration, image acquisition, routine maintenance, and providing support to users from research and industrial backgrounds. The Department of Chemistry at Ashoka University is known for its interdisciplinary approach to learning and research in the chemical sciences. Offering rigorous undergraduate and Ph.D. programs, the department focuses on integrating chemistry with physics, biology, and computational sciences. Research areas include sustainable chemistry, nanoscience, materials, chemical biology, theoretical, and computational chemistry. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and modern instrumentation, fostering collaboration with industry and academic institutions. Your role will involve operating the FESEM for high-resolution imaging and elemental analysis, preparing samples using various techniques, conducting routine calibration and maintenance, interpreting imaging data, and collaborating with researchers and engineers to meet project-specific needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for training students and staff in FESEM operation, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, maintaining detailed experiment logs, managing inventory and supplies, and promoting FESEM services to external partners. In summary, as a Jr. Scientific Officer in the Department of Chemistry at Ashoka University, you will play a crucial role in supporting cutting-edge research, facilitating collaboration, and promoting the use of advanced imaging technology for scientific advancement.,