Advertisement for the Post of Junior Research Fellow in Chemistry Discipline Under DST SERB Project at Department of Humanities and Sciences, National Institute of Technology Goa
Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the ongoing research project funded by DST SERB, Government of India, under the supervision of Dr. Velavan Kathirvelu, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Department of Humanities and Sciences, National Institute of Technology Goa.
Title of Research Project – EPR Studies of Some Ni(II) Complexes in Crystalline Environment: Probing the Structure, Bonding and Electron Spin Relaxation Rates (Project No: SB/FT/CS-119/2014 dated 24/07/2015)
Discipline – CHEMISTRY
Name of the Position Available – Junior Research Fellow
Number of Positions Available – One
Essential Qualifications – M.Sc. in Chemistry with minimum 60% marks and a valid NET/GATE score
Salary – Rs. 25,000 per month + 20% HRA
Project Abstract –
The fundamental questions in molecular biology are, how the protein folds, how do the molecules assemble in multi-molecular units and how do species cross the membrane? Answer to these and similar questions require measurement of distances between sites in the protein. EPR provides a unique insight into distances between locations in biological systems and can be applied
to any system that has two paramagnetic centers. U n d e r s t a t i n g e l e c t r o n s p i n r e l a x a t i o n o f t h e s u b s t r a t e i s t h e f u n d a me n t a l r e q u i r e me n t t o d o d i s t a n c e me a s u r e me n t . T h i s p r o j e c t s i n v o l ve s u n d e r s t a t i n g e l e c t r o n s p i n r e l a xation rates mechanism of an essential trace element in biological system, Ni(II) ion in octahedral environment.Terms and Conditions –
The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum period of two years. The position is coterminous with the project. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular Ph.D program provided he/she satisfies the eligibility criterion for Ph.D program at NIT Goa.
Application Instructions:
Duly filled and signed application form must be submitted a l o n g w i t h t h e s e lf- a t t e s t ed p h o t o c o pi e s o f a ll t he t e s ti mo n i a l s as per the template provided below. Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be furnished for verification at the time of interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear for the interview.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Completed application form should reach on or before 23rd January 2017 by speed-post/email attachment addressed to:
Dr. Velavan Kathirvelu
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Department of Humanities and Sciences
National Institute of Technology Goa
Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa 403 401
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline – 23rd January 2017
