Post-Doctoral Fellowship at IIT Gandhinagar | Apply Now
Are you looking for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at a prestigious Indian institute? IIT Gandhinagar has announced an exciting opportunity for motivated researchers to join its Main Group Organometallic Chemistry Lab. This opening is ideal for candidates seeking to build a strong research career through IIT Gandhinagar Jobs and explore long-term academic growth via IIT Gandhinagar Careers.
About IIT Gandhinagar
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is one of India’s leading institutes known for cutting-edge research, innovation, and interdisciplinary education. With world-class laboratories and globally trained faculty, IIT Gandhinagar offers excellent opportunities for researchers through IIT Gandhinagar Careers and high-impact academic roles under IIT Gandhinagar Jobs.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship at IIT Gandhinagar
The Main Group Organometallic Chemistry Lab at IIT Gandhinagar, led by Prof. Priyabrata Ghana, has an immediate opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The appointment is for 6 months.
Job Description
The candidate will work on the design and synthesis of low-valent main group and transition metal compounds for the activation of small molecules (e.g., N₂, H₂, CO, CO₂, ethylene, etc.).
The candidate is also expected to be involved in training new M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and writing manuscripts for publications.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. (thesis submitted/degree awarded) in chemistry from a reputed institute in India, and a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onward, and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in Schlenk techniques is highly preferred.
- Experience in the synthesis of main group or organometallic compounds and their analysis with state-of-the-art analytical techniques.
- Good project management and communication skills.
Remuneration
Rs. 72,000/- to 84,000/- per month (Consolidated).
Documents Required
- A detailed CV indicating academic track records, publications, and awards received.
- A short research summary (2 pages).
- Two letters of recommendation (letters should be sent directly to priyabrata.ghana@iitgn.ac.in).
- A scanned copy of the Ph.D. certificate (a confirmation of thesis submission, if not defended yet).
Application Procedure
Candidates must send their application along with the required documents as a single PDF file to Prof. Priyabrata Ghana (email id: priyabrata.ghana@iitgn.ac.in).
The application submission deadline is 15th February 2026, or until the position is filled.
