Project Associate Jobs at CSIR-NCL | Chemistry Graduates Apply
Are you looking for Project Associate Jobs in a premier research institute? CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, has announced a new opportunity under NCL Recruitment for eligible candidates holding MSc Chemistry qualifications. This temporary research position offers hands-on experience in advanced catalysis, CO₂ capture, and chemical synthesis under a sponsored research project.
About CSIR-NCL
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, is one of India’s leading research laboratories under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Renowned for excellence in chemical sciences, CSIR-NCL plays a key role in advanced research, industrial innovation, and sustainable technologies, offering valuable opportunities through NCL Recruitment for aspiring researchers in MSc Chemistry Jobs and related fields.
Advertisement No.: 2025/CSIR-NCL/ORG/SSP307826/673
- Project Code: SSP307826
- Post Name: Project Associate-I
- Number of Positions: 1
Minimum Prescribed Educational Qualifications:
Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Natural Sciences/Chemical Sciences (Chemistry) from a recognized University OR any equivalent qualifications duly recognized by the concerned authority as per the functional requirement.
Desirable Qualification/Experience:
M.Sc. in Organic or Inorganic Chemistry from a recognized University. Candidates with hands-on experience in catalysis and catalyst synthesis will be given preference.
Age Limit:
35 years
Job Requirement:
The student is expected to develop transition metal-based homogeneous catalysts, organometallic
catalysts, and perform catalytic reactions involving CO₂ capture.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 national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments such as DBT/DST or equivalent.
(ii) ₹25,000 + HRA for others.
Project Details
- Title of Project: Development and Evaluation of Carbonic Anhydrase Mimic Pincer-Metal Catalysts for CO₂ Capture and Conversion from Flue Gas
- Division: Organic Chemistry (ORG)
Additional Job Requirement:
The candidate is expected to synthesize nanoparticles and perform their characterization. The work will involve optimizing conditions for CO₂ capture, studying phase behavior, and assessing the efficiency and selectivity of CO₂ uptake. Structural and physicochemical characterization using SCXRD, PXRD, thermal analysis, and spectroscopic techniques will be required.
