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Looking for Research Associate Jobs where your Chemistry expertise can contribute to an important environmental challenge? Azim Premji University is inviting applications for a research project investigating clay–PFAS interactions and their potential role in sustainable Water Remediation Research. MSc Chemistry candidates can work at the interface of physical, materials and analytical chemistry while gaining hands-on experience with adsorption studies, material characterisation and laboratory-based research.

About Azim Premji University:

Azim Premji University is inviting applications for a Research Associate position at its Bengaluru Campus, School of Sciences. The selected candidate will work on an interdisciplinary project exploring clay–Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) interactions and their potential application in sustainable Water Remediation Research. The opportunity combines experimental laboratory work with material characterisation, spectroscopy, scientific data analysis and interpretation.

Available Position:

Job Overview:

The selected candidate for these Research Associate Jobs will work on the project: “Clay – Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Interactions and Their Role in Sustainable Water Remediation.” The project aims to investigate interactions between clay materials and PFAS and explore their potential role in developing sustainable approaches to water remediation. At Azim Premji University, the Research Associate will contribute to the design and execution of lab-based research involving clay preparation and PFAS adsorption studies. The position provides an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary Water Remediation Research at the interface of physical chemistry, materials chemistry, analytical chemistry and environmental remediation. The candidate will be expected to work independently, maintain careful experimental records and actively contribute to the research objectives of the project.

Educational Requirements:

Candidates applying for these Research Associate Jobs must have:

• MSc degree in Chemistry
• Strong interest in experimental research
• Research experience in physical chemistry, materials chemistry, analytical chemistry or a related area will be preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory-based experimental work and scientific data analysis
• Experience with any of the techniques listed in the posting will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Associate at Azim Premji University will be responsible for:

• Preparing and characterising clay materials for use in adsorption studies.
• Designing and conducting PFAS adsorption experiments and batch studies.
• Planning and executing laboratory experiments in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
• Characterising clay materials and experimental samples using techniques such as XRD, FTIR, SEM and TGA.
• Performing spectroscopic analyses using UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, as relevant to the research.
• Maintaining detailed records of experimental procedures, observations and results.
• Analysing and interpreting experimental data.
• Reviewing relevant scientific literature and contributing to the development of research protocols.

These responsibilities provide candidates with hands-on exposure to experimental Water Remediation Research.

Skills Required:

Candidates interested in these Research Associate Jobs should possess:

• Strong interest in experimental research
• Familiarity with laboratory-based experimental work
• Scientific data analysis abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a research environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience with XRD, FTIR, SEM, TGA, UV-Vis or fluorescence spectroscopy will be an advantage

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: Monday, 31 August 2026
• Candidates interested in joining Azim Premji University should ensure that their complete application is submitted by the specified deadline.

Application Procedure:

These Research Associate Jobs offer MSc Chemistry candidates an opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary experimental research involving clay materials and PFAS. Working at Azim Premji University, the selected candidate will gain exposure to material characterisation, adsorption experiments, spectroscopy and scientific data analysis while contributing to Water Remediation Research with potential environmental relevance.

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