Research Associate Recruitment | IISER Bhopal Vacancy
Looking for Research Associate Recruitment 2026 opportunities? This Research Associate Job under an ANRF-funded project is an excellent IISER Bhopal Vacancy and a prestigious Govt. Job for Chemistry researchers. Candidates with expertise in organic chemistry, polymer synthesis, electrochemistry, and energy storage research can contribute to cutting-edge scientific innovation while working at one of India’s premier research institutes.
About the Organization
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal is an Institute of National Importance under the Government of India, renowned for excellence in scientific research and higher education. This IISER Bhopal Vacancy offers researchers the opportunity to work on an ANRF-funded project in the Department of Chemistry, advancing research in energy storage, polymers, and electrochemistry while collaborating with leading scientists in a world-class academic environment.
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Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the post of Research Associate under the ANRF-funded research project ‘Tuning the Properties and Functions of Redox-Active Porous Organic Polymers for Energy Storage and Conversion’ (Project No. ANRF/ARG/2025/011583/CS).
Project Description:
The project focuses on the development of conjugated porous organic polymers (CPOPs) and their nanocomposite-based electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries and CPOP thin film fabrication
through electropolymerization or surface-initiated electrochemical grafting for photoelectrocatalysis.No. of Positions: One
Duration: 2 years (initially for 1 year, which is extendable to another 1 year or more based on performance and mutual interest).
Eligibility:
- Ph.D. degree working in the relevant domain of the project or Ph.D. thesis submitted, working in the field of proposed research, having quality research publications
- Candidate must have three years or more of experience in the field of the project in reputed academic institutions or industry or science and technology organisations
- Candidates should have relevant research experience and published first-author papers in reputed forums in the proposed domain of research, particularly in the synthesis of redox-active organic molecules and polymers. Experience in electrochemical analyses is required.
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA ≥ 7.0
- Candidates should be below 40 years of age at the time of application.
Desirables: Candidates with an organic/physical chemistry background with experience in handling inert atmospheres, multi-step reactions, and well-versed in electrochemical analyses and battery fabrication will be preferred.
Salary: 67,000 (basic) + HRA (20%)
How to Apply:
Applications containing a detailed CV (including name, photograph, date of birth, address for communication, phone number, email id, details of educational and scientific accomplishments, research experience in the proposed field with first page of the published papers (only first-author papers) in the direction of the project and name of two referees) should reach the undersigned in a single pdf file only by email with subject line ‘Application to ANRF Post-doctoral Fellowship’ to: abhijit@iiserb.ac.in
The last date for receiving applications is July 08, 2026, by 10 PM. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. Photocopies of certificates/mark sheets and other testimonials regarding specific research experience will be reviewed at the time of the interview. The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest possible opportunity.
Contact Details:
Prof. Abhijit Patra, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal
Email: abhijit@iiserb.ac.in
If you are searching for a Research Associate Job, this IISER Bhopal Vacancy is an outstanding Govt. Job for experienced Chemistry researchers seeking to advance their careers. The ANRF-funded project provides an excellent opportunity to work on innovative research in organic polymers, electrochemistry, and energy storage technologies while contributing to impactful scientific discoveries. Apply before the deadline to become part of this prestigious research program.
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