MSc Chemistry JRF Jobs – SNU – Applications Invited
Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in an Indo-US funded research project entitled “Activation of 2D materials for CO2 reduction electrocatalysis” under the supervision of Dr. Naiwrit Karmodak, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR.
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Job Id: 354
Department: Chemistry
Job Type: Contract
Nature of work
In this project, computational screening of two-dimensional materials will be performed using the density functional theory calculations. Different environment effects, which can play a crucial role in the materials’ catalytic efficiency and electrochemical stability, will be benchmarked along the screening process. The potential dependent grand-canonical potential simulation under an applied potential and solvent pH, are to be performed to analyse the catalytic activity and electrochemical stability of the catalysts within the reaction conditions.
Essential and Desirable Qualifications
- The candidate should have a Master’s degree (with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade) in Chemistry or physics from a UGC-recognized University or Institution.
- The candidate should have good analytical and communication skills.
- Practical knowledge of density-functional theory calculations.
- Basic understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics.
- Experience in computer programming, preferably in Python will be given preferences.
Candidates with CSIR/UGC-NET/JEST/GATE are encouraged to apply.
Duration of the Project
Initially, six months (purely temporary), which can be extended further up to one year based on satisfactory performance. During the project, the candidate will have a chance to apply to the Ph.D. program at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence.
Fellowship
The fellowship is ₹20,000/- p.m. The short-term visit of the JRF will be funded by Boise State University.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to send their application to Dr. Naiwrit Karmodak ([email protected]) on or before 25th January 2023. The application should contain a complete CV (having personal and academic details, academic qualifications, research experiences, publications, name, affiliation, and email address of at least two referees) and a page writeup mentioning the motivation for applying to this position. The scanned copies of marksheets/transcripts/testimonials/ certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, and other relevant documents are also requested to attach. Short-listed candidates will be communicated for an online interview.
Project Synopsis
The research project focuses on the application of density functional theory (DFT) calculations to identify effective electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction reactions. Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction (CO2R) is one of the promising approaches for the sustainable production of carbon-based fuels and chemicals. CO2 is electrochemically reduced to organic products containing one or more carbon atoms (C1 or C2 products). So far the expensive noble metal surfaces has been known to be the most efficient catalysts. In this project, computational screening of two-dimensional materials will be performed based upon the stability and electrocatalytic activity for CO2 reduction reactions under an applied potential and pH.
A part of the project will be performed in a collaboration with Prof. Oliviero Andreussi from Boise State University, USA. The student will have a chance for a short-term visit to Boise State University, USA to carry out the essential research works for the project.
Application deadline: 25 Jan 2023
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