Post Doctoral Fellowship for Chemistry Candidates @ IIT Roorkee

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style="text-align: center;">Department of Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Advt. No. IITR Chemistry/ (PDF), Dated: 22-02-2018

Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee invites applications from outstanding and enthusiastic researchers for post doctoral position under the mentorship of Dr. Debasis Banerjee (Assistant Professor in Department of Chemistry), focused on ‘Enantioselective Dual Catalysis: A Sustainable Approach for Activation and Functionalization of Challenging C(sp2 and sp3)-O Bond’

Job Title:    POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

No. of Posts:   1

Salary:

First year: Rs. 50,000/- per month.
Second year: Rs. 55,000/- per month.

Job Description:

The prospective candidate is expected to have a strong background in Asymmetric Synthesis, Synthetic Organic Chemistry & Catalysis, Kinetic Resolutions and Metal-mediated Organic Transformations. Preference will be given to the candidates having hands on experience in multi-step synthesis of new chiral ligands/catalysts, expertise in handling air/moisture sensitive reactions/catalysts/ligands under inert gas atmosphere and characterization of products by HPLC, GC-MS and NMR measurements. Candidate should be passionate about working on cutting edge research leading to high impact products and services. Other research activities may include participating in research discussion with overseas universities and research centers. Apart from research, the candidate may be entrusted with other academic responsibilities as deemed fit by the department.

Qualifications: 

The prospective candidate should have Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from a premium institute with a
consistent good academic record. He/she should have a minimum two SCI publications and a strong
knowledge of organic synthesis in the area preferably, in Asymmetric Synthesis/C-H activation/Metalmediated
coupling reactions etc. or should have Ph.D degree in Organic Chemistry with 1 year relevant
experience, following specializations in Asymmetric Synthesis, Metal mediated reactions and C-H
activation. Candidates who have recently submitted their doctoral thesis are also eligible to apply subject
to the condition that they will furnish the proof of award of Ph.D at the time of interview

How to Apply:  

Candidates can apply with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications (with the most significant
publications highlighted), research statement describing past research and plans for future research by
both regular and e-mail, to:
Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee –247667, India. Email: [email protected]; Phone (office): +91-1332-284381

Notes:
(i) All the postdoctoral fellows (PDF) will be registered as IIT Roorkee students for availing the facilities of accommodation, hospital, medical insurance scheme, computer centre, library, sports, etc. They will also be governed by the leave rules as applicable to the post graduate students. (ii) The candidates called for discussion/interview will be paid II-AC train fare from their place of residence/work and back by the shortest route within India on production of train/bus tickets.

Application Deadline – March 20, 2018

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