Project Associate at CSIR NCL – Apply Now!
Join India’s leading chemical research institute and advance your career in polymer science! CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, is hiring Project Associate-I candidates for a cutting-edge R&D project in the Polymer Science & Engineering division. This is a golden opportunity for M.Sc. and B.E./B.Tech. graduates to work on high-impact industrial research involving aramid and carbon fibers. With access to world-class laboratories, expert mentorship, and real-world experimentation, this role offers a strong foundation for those aiming for careers in industrial R&D, materials chemistry, and polymer innovation.
About The Institute
CSIR-NCL, a premier research institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is renowned globally for its contributions in chemical sciences and engineering. Established in 1950 and located in Pune, India, CSIR-NCL specializes in fundamental and applied research in areas such as polymer science, catalysis, chemical engineering, materials chemistry, biotechnology, and environmental science.
Project Associate at CSIR NCL – Job Details
- Name of the Position: Project Associate-I
- No. of Vacancies: 02
- Location: CSIR-NCL, Pune – 411008
- Division: Polymer Science & Engineering (PSE)
- Project Title: “Characterizing the Properties and Structure of Aramid and Carbon Fibers for Industrial Applications”
- Project Code: MLP047526
- Sponsoring Agency: Confidential (under CSIR project)
- Tenure: Initially 6 months (extendable based on performance & project duration)
- Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification (Minimum):
- Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, or Animal Sciences
- OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine
- OR any equivalent qualification recognized by a relevant authority
- Desirable Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry
- B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical/Polymer/Plastic Engineering
- Hands-on experience in polymer synthesis & characterization
- Familiarity with lab-scale experiments and scale-up reactions
- Educational Qualification (Minimum):
- Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxation: SC/ST/PWD/Women – 5 years; OBC – 3 years)
- Job Responsibilities
- Characterization of polymer materials
- Conducting polymer synthesis experiments at lab scale
- Preparing detailed experimental reports
- Literature surveys to support research development
- Salary: ₹25,000 + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Note
- Last Date to Apply: 07 July 2025 (04:00 PM IST)
- Shortlist Announcement: 10 July 2025 (on NCL website & notice board)
- Online Interview Date: 15 July 2025, 10:00 AM onwards
- Mode: Microsoft Teams / Google Meet / Cisco WebEx
- No TA/DA will be provided. Selected candidates must join immediately.
Contact:
- Ajay Devkar
- Email: am.devkar@ncl.res.in
- Phone: +91-9137743803
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