Senior Analytical Instrumentation Officer

Role & responsibilities

• Operate and maintain advanced instruments: SEM, BET, GC, HPLC, GPC, ICP-MS, SAXS, XRD, DSC, TGA
• Coordinate instrument bookings, user access, fair usage policy, and training
• Monitor facility income/expenditure and maintain operational records
• Support upgradation/establishment of teaching & research labs, including procurement and lab manual preparation
• Prepare and implement grant proposals for research infrastructure and equipment sustainability
• Conduct user training, workshops, and outreach programs
• Prepare technical, utilization, and project progress reports
• Other duties as assigned by Head of Department

Preferred candidate profile

• Postdoctoral research experience, preferably with international exposure
• Experience with national booking portals (e.g., DST-ISTEM)
• Experience writing DST-FIST/SUPREME-type grants
• Training/familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 lab practices