(An Autonomous institute of Department of science and Technology,GOI)
Habitat Centre,Phase X,Sector 64, Mohali-160062,Punjab
Advertisement for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/ Project Assistant (PA)under “DST-Nanomission & DST-CERI” Projects
Title of the Research Project 1:“Photocatalytic Water Splitting to produce H2 and Fine Chemicals under Natural Sunlight” (DST-Nanomission Project)
Title of the Research Project 2:“Cellulose Aerogel Materials” (DST-CERI Project).
Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow in DST projectsunder the supervision of Dr. Kamalakannan Kailasam, Scientist E, Principal Investigator, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.
Brief description of projects: DST-Nanomission project involves the synthesis of nanomaterials for simultaneous hydrogen production through water splitting and fine chemicals under natural sunlight. The DST-CERI project involves the synthesis of cellulose biopolymers for various applications.
Name and Number of the position available:
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/ Project Assistant (PA) (two positions) in Project I
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/ Project Assistant (PA) (one positions) in Project II
Essential qualifications:M. Sc. / M. Tech. in any discipline of Chemistry/ Material Science with NET/LS/GATE, etc. Candidates without GATE/NET etc. shall be eligible for PA position.
Desirable Experience: Research experience in synthesis of nanomaterials, organic compoundsand handling of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.
Age limit: Must not be over 28 years as on 30thOctober, 2017 which is relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ ST/ PH/ OBC candidates.
Salary:₹ 25,000/- per month + 20% HRA per month for JRF with NET/LS/GATE OR₹ 14,000/- + 20% HRA per month for PA without NET/GATE
Project duration for both the projects:3 years
General Term and Condition:
1) The positionsare temporaryand renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance. The positions shall be coterminous with the project. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program provided they satisfy the eligibility criterion for PhD program in INST norms.
2) Completely filled, signed application form must be submitted as per the attached template.
3) Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview. Self-attested photocopies of these documents are to be sent along with application and also to be provided at the time of interview.
4) Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained. It should be noted that the candidates residing beyond 1000 km from Mohali may opt for online interview if shortlisted.
5) No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Completed applications should reach on or before October-30, 2017 by post or via email attachment (allfiles as one combined PDF) addressed to:
Dr. KAMALAKANNAN KAILASAM,
Scientist-E/ Associate Professor
Institute of Nano Science and Technology,
Habitat Centre, Phase-X,
Sector-64, Mohali, Punjab – 160062
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