Nanotechnology is a science of miniature and it is regarded as the technology of the future all over the world. Many organizations in India and abroad are engaged in different research activities in the nanotechnology sector and these researches are expected to bring out great developments in this field in the near future. Nanotechnology is an emerging field and global phenomenon that is finding its way into a myriad of industrial applications in almost all areas of science & technology.

In simple terms, nanotechnology is an application of technology, engineering and science used in development of novel devices and materials in different fields. Even though, a number of private sector organizations are operating in the nanotechnology, a few public sector organizations are also in the nanotechnology sector and they offer wide range of employment opportunities in the research field.

Recent government job notifications in the nanotechnology sector:

Recently, the following government organizations called for applications from eligible candidates for the nanotechnology sector:

• Scientist C-B jobs at Nanotechnology Application Centre of Allahabad University

• Nanotechnology Laboratory Assistant – Central University of Jharkhand

In addition to these organizations, the following organizations are engaged in research activities in the nanotechnology sector and candidates can find employment opportunities in these organizations as well:

• Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh

• National Chemistry Laboratory, Pune

• National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi

• Nano Mission, Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi

Educational qualification needed for finding jobs in nanotechnology sector:

Candidates with any of the following educational qualification can find employment opportunities in government organizations in Nanotechnology sector:

• Doctor of Philosophy in

o Nanotechnology

o Nanoscience & Technology

• Master of Technology in

o Science & Technology

o Nanomedical sciences

o Healthcare Nanotechnology

• Master of Science in

o Nanoscience

o Nanobiotechnology

o Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

• Diploma in Nanotechnology

• Certificate course in Nanotechnology

Future job prospects in nanotechnology sector:

The application and scope of nanotechnology is tremendous and the career opportunities in this sector are expanding rapidly. Nanotechnology is being applied in different fields like textiles, advanced materials, energy chemicals, optoelectronics and magnetic, electronics, information technology, pharmaceuticals and medicine. Professionals in this field can find lucrative career opportunities in different sectors and they can work in various fields like nano power generating, nano toxicology, pharmaceutical companies, stem cell development, bioinformatics and nano medicine. Moreover, Government of India has begun a scheme called as S&T initiatives in Nanotechnology with a view to develop this sector and therefore candidates can expect very good job opportunities in this sector in the near future.