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.
Nanotechnology : Remuneration
Sky is the limit for a qualified Nanotechnologist. This field is expected
to boom in the future and throw up a large number of job opportunities
with handsome pay packages. The initial pay scale depends upon the industry.
In government sector, a person with an M.Tech degree can expect a salary
of around 20,000 to 30,000 per month.
This is a field that has a manifold scope for perks and other benefits.
Depending on the qualification, experience and nature of work, the pay
packet may vary from Rs. 600000, to Rs. 12,00,000 per annum.
