Chemistry Job : Work as JRF/Project Fellow @ Doon University

Applications are invited for the two temporary positions of Junior Research Fellows/Project Fellows (JRF/PF) under the DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi sponsored projects at School of Environment & Natural Resources (SENR) and Dept of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences. The eligible candidates should send their CVs to the respective PIs of the projects.

Project : Metal and Metal Chalcogenide Nanoparticles : Catalytic and Sensing Applications

Funded by : Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Govt of India

PI : Dr. Arun Kumar, Dept. of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences

e-mail :  [email protected]

Job Title – Junior Research Fellow/Project Fellow

No.of.Posts – 1

Duration – One year, can be extended up to three years or coterminus with the project subject to the progress review

Age Limit – Shall not be more than 28 years

Monthly Fellowship –

• Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for NET qualified candidates
• Rs. 16,000/ + HRA for non-NET candidates

Qualifications –

• Essential – M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry from a recognized University/Institution
• Desirable -(1) should have basic understanding , skills and a little practical experience in various characterization techniques including UV, IR, NMR, powder XRD, SEM, TEM.(2) Should be able to perform organic reaction involving limited number of steps and to set up catalytic reactions with various concentration levels of catalyst.

Nature of work: Project will involve the development of nanoparticles of transition metals using organochalcogen compounds as stabilizers. Syntheses of such compounds are also the part of project. Newly developed nanoparticles will be used as catalysts for various chemical transformations viz. C−C coupling reactions, C−N coupling reactions. Exploration of sensing applications of  nanoparticles for gases like H₂, H₂O₂will be the last stage of research project.

How to Apply:

Those who are interested may send their resume either to the Registrar, Doon University, Kedarpur, Dehradun 248001 or to the department directly via email at [email protected] latest by 20 January 2016.

Application Deadline – 30th April 2017

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