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Research Associate (RA-I) Position at IIT Roorkee Chemistry under DRDO Project, Rs 58,000 per Month
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a Research Associate (RA-I) under a DRDO-sponsored project. Applications must be emailed by 23 November 2026. The position is based at IIT Roorkee, with work at HEMRL, Pune, during the last six months of the project.
Job Details
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Department of Chemistry
Position: Research Associate (RA-I)
Principal Investigator: Dr Dheeraj Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT Roorkee
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Joining: As soon as the offer letter is released
Work Location: The candidate must work at the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, during the last six months of the project.
Project Details
Project Title: Azole Based Fused-ring and Methylene Bridged Energetic Compounds
Sponsor: DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Duration: 36 months (extendable based on performance)
Job Description
Synthesis, characterization, and energetic properties evaluation of nitrogen and oxygen-rich heterocyclic compounds.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in synthetic organic/inorganic chemistry.
Candidates who have recently submitted their thesis are eligible, provided they furnish proof of Ph.D. award at the time of the interview.
Desirable: Prior experience in the synthesis and characterization of energetic materials.
Salary
Emoluments: Rs 58,000 per month (+ 10% HRA)
Documents Required
- Cover letter
- CV
- List of publications
- Research statement (past research and plans for this project)
- Self-attested copies of degree/certificates
All application documents must be merged into one single PDF file before emailing.
How to Apply
- Merge the cover letter, CV, list of publications, research statement, and self-attested copies of degree/certificates into one single PDF file.
- Email the PDF to [email protected] (copy [email protected]).
- Use the subject line: Application for Research Associate position in DRDO Project.
- Send the application not later than 23 November 2026.
Additional Information
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
- Candidates shall bring original degree(s)/certificate(s) for verification at interview.
Contact Details
Telephone: 01332 285439 / 7317615804
Email: [email protected] (copy [email protected])
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Applications must be emailed not later than 23 November 2026.