Nanotechnology : Job Prospects & Career Options
The scope and application of Nanotechnology is tremendous and mind-boggling.
The career opportunities in the fields of nanoscale science and technology
are expanding rapidly, as these fields have increasing impact on many
aspects of our daily lives. The major areas for the development of applications
involving Nanotechnology are medical and pharmaceuticals, information
technology, electronics, magnetics and optoelectronics, energy chemicals,
advanced materials and textiles.
A professional in the field of Nanotechnology can easily find lucrative
career opportunities in various sectors. They can work in the field
of nano-medicine, bio-informatics, stem cell development, pharmaceutical
companies, nano toxicology and nano power generating sectors.
Other work fields includes :
- Health Industry
- Agriculture
- Environment Industry
- Food and Beverages
- Space Research
- Product development and advising
- Academic and Teaching
- R & D in government, universities
and private research institutes
- Genetics
- Bio-Technology
- Communication & Media
- Forensic science & many other new
industries emerging as a result of advances in nanotechnology
A surfeit of job opportunities are awaiting for candidates with M.Tech
in Nanotechnology in India and abroad. Considering the importance of
research and development (R& D) in this new area, Indian industry
has focused on nanomaterials and many scientific institution have started
research and development activities in the field. The CSIR (Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research) has set up 38 laboratories, across
the country, to carry out research and development work in this field.
Those with Ph.D in Nanotechnology will have vibrant opportunities in
the Research & Development sectors. Some of the companies in India
that provides job prospects are Cranes Software International Limited,
Bangalore; Monad Nanotech Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai; Velbionanotech, Bangalore;
Qtech Nanosystems (P) Ltd, Bangalore; Innovations Unified Technology,
Mumbai etc.
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