Project Associate Jobs at NCL | MSc Chemistry Graduates Apply Now
Are you looking for MSc Chemistry jobs in a leading national research institute? CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) has announced exciting Project Associate jobs under its latest NCL recruitment drive. The institute is inviting applications for two Project Associate-I positions under a cutting-edge project focused on Direct Air Capture (DAC) of CO₂ using crystal engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated chemistry postgraduates to work on innovative carbon capture technologies.
About CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India. Known for pioneering work in chemical sciences and engineering, NCL offers outstanding research exposure and facilities. Through initiatives like this, NCL recruitment, the institute supports national innovation, industrial research, and technological advancement—making it a top destination for MSc Chemistry jobs and Project Associate jobs in India.
No: 2025/CSIR-NCL/PMC/MLP048326/658
Details
- Job Post: Project Associate-I
- Project Code: MLP048326
- No. of Positions: 2
- Qualifications: Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Chemistry from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification/Experience:
M.Sc. Qualification (with above 60% marks). Age not exceeding 35 years as of the date of the interview. The position
Age Limit: 35 (The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/women, and 3 years for OBC candidates.)
Job Requirements:
The candidate is expected to develop a crystallization-based strategy for capturing Carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air using crystal engineering principles. The work will involve designing and optimizing crystallization conditions, studying phase behavior, and assessing the efficiency and selectivity of CO2 uptake. The project also includes detailed structural and physicochemical characterization of the resulting crystalline materials using single-crystal and powder XRD, thermal analysis, and complementary spectroscopic or microscopic techniques. The candidate will be responsible for interpreting the data, writing a manuscript, establishing structure–property relationships, and contributing to the development of a scalable CO2 capture process.
Project Details:
- Title of Project: Direct Air Capture (DAC) of CO2 from Ambient Air by Crystal Engineering
- Name of Sponsoring Agency: NCL Start Up Grant
Consolidated Emoluments Per Month:
(i) 31,000/- + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET, including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE, OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by central Government Departments like DBT/ DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.
(ii) 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
How to Apply:
- Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE only through our website.
- Link to apply: https://jobs.ncl.res.in
- Details can be read from the section Jobs Vacancies: https://www.ncl-india.org
- The candidate should have a valid email before applying online.
- Scanned photo/signature in JPG/JPEG format only.
- Candidate’s Photograph File size must be less than 50 kb.
- Candidate’s Signature File size must be less than 25 kb.
- Readable scanned copies of Mark sheets (SSC, HSC, Graduation, Master, PhD, etc.)
- Keep a ready PDF file of all testimonials.
- Read all instructions titled ‘How To Apply’ available at the website.
Shortlisting & Interview Process
The prescribed educational qualifications are a bare minimum, and merely possessing the same will not entitle candidates to be called for an interview.
Where the number of applications received is large, the Screening Committee may restrict the number of candidates for interview based on qualifications and experience.
Candidates recommended for interview will be notified on the website and divisional Notice Board on 23/12/2025, or may contact:
Manish Mishra
Email: mk.mishra.ncl@csir.res.in
Contact No: 91-20-259020
Shortlisted candidates will appear for an online interview. The URL link will be provided via email on or before 23/12/2025.
Interview Date: 24/12/2025, 11:00 AM (online through Microsoft Teams/Google Meet/Cisco WebEx).
Dr. Manish Kumar Mishra
Project Leader (Name & Signature)
Notice Boards.
LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
