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., Nâ‚‚, Hâ‚‚, CO, COâ‚‚, 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.
