Chemistry JRF Position at IISER Kolkata | MSc Chemistry Graduates Attend the Walk-in Interview
The Department of Chemical Sciences at IISER Kolkata invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in a DST-sponsored project on RAFT polymerization and nanoarchitectures with antioxidant properties. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a background in organic and polymer synthesis to contribute to advanced research at one of India’s leading institutes. The walk-in interview will be held on August 13, 2025.
- Project Title: Dispersion Polymerization Derived Macromolecular Hierarchical NanoArchitectures with Antioxidant Property
- Reference Number: DST-INT-RUS-RSF-P-81-2023 (G)
- Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (International Cooperation Division)
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Salary: Rs. 37,000/- per month + 27% HRA
- Coordinator / PI: Prof. Priyadarsi De
- Department: Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata
Project and Job Description
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 with experience in organic synthesis, polymer synthesis, and the Schlenk line technique will be preferred.
Qualifications
At least 55% (or minimum CGPA of 7.0) in MSc/MS in Chemistry, with qualification in a national level
eligibility test (CSIR NET JRF (LS), GATE, etc.).Application Procedure
The walk-in interview will be conducted on August 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Polymer Research Center, IISER Kolkata.
Date of Walk-in Interview: August 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM
Conditions:
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- The decision of the selection committee will be final.
- The fellowship may be terminated with a 30-day notice if performance is not satisfactory.
More Information
For further details, contact Dr. Priyadarsi De at p_de@iiserkol.ac.in
Why This Opportunity Is Helpful:
This JRF position provides hands-on research experience in polymer chemistry and nanomaterials, essential for candidates aiming for a Ph.D. or research career in advanced materials and chemical sciences.
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