IISER Kolkata invites applications for Research Associate Position

                                        

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, to promote high-quality science education and research in the country. The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the Research Associate-I (RA-I) position for the sponsored project undertaken in the Department of Chemical Sciences

Position:   Research Associate-I (RA-I)

Department: Department of Chemical Sciences

Name(s) of the Project Investigator(s):  Dr. Priyadarsi De, Professor, Dept. of Chemical Sciences

Title of the Project: Dispersion Polymerization Derived Macromolecular Hierarchical Nanoarchitectures with Antioxidant Property

Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (International Cooperation Division)

Tenure of Project: Initially for a period of 12 months, extendable for a further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent.

Job Responsibilities: Study the effect of various parameters, such as solvent polarity, nature of chain transfer agents, initiator, etc. on the reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization of various vinyl monomers with antioxidant pendants. Candidates having research experience in organic synthesis and characterization, polymer synthesis and characterization, and the Schlenk line technique will be preferred.

Essential Qualifications: Suitable candidates must have submitted their thesis or must have a Ph. D. degree in Chemistry. Candidates having research experience in organic synthesis and characterization, polymer synthesis and characterization, and the Schlenk line technique will be preferred

Fellowship:  Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA (27%)

Age Limit: As per DST eligibility criteria

How to apply: 

1. A detailed CV (with justification for the suitability of the above-stated project, and three referee names) before the interview must be emailed to p_de@iiserkol.ac.in by January 12, 2025, 12 noon. 
2. Subject Line (other subject line may not be considered): Application for JRF(Indo-Russia) Position.

Interview: Short-listed applicants will be invited (via email) for an offline (in-person) interview on January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Venue: Polymer Research Center, IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, WB, Pin- 741246

Conditions: 

(i) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email.

(ii) No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

(iii) The decision of the selection committee will be final.

(iv) The fellowship may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure if performance to date is not deemed satisfactory.

Last Date to Apply: 12th January, 2024

For further information, write to Dr. Priyadarsi De. E-mail: p_de@iiserkol.ac.in

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