Chemistry MSc JRF Position at IISER Kolkata – MSc Chemistry Candidates Attend the Walk-In Interview
Are you a passionate chemistry postgraduate looking to advance your research career? The Department of Chemical Sciences at IISER Kolkata is inviting applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a DST-sponsored project. This role focuses on RAFT polymerization and macromolecular nanoarchitectures with antioxidant properties. If you have hands-on experience in polymer synthesis and characterization, this could be your ideal opportunity to work under the guidance of Prof. Priyadarsi De.
About The Institution:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, Department of Chemical Sciences, invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a sponsored project.
Job Details
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Project Title: Dispersion Polymerization Derived Macromolecular Hierarchical NanoArchitectures with Antioxidant Property
- Reference Number: DST-INT-RUS-RSF-P-81-2023 (G)
- Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (International Cooperation Division)
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Salary: Rs. 37,000/- per month + 27% HRA
- Coordinator / PI: Prof. Priyadarsi De
- Department: Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata
Job Description
Project and Job description: Study the effect of various parameters, such as solvent polarity, nature of chain transfer agents, initiator, etc., on the reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization of various vinyl monomers with antioxidant pendants. Candidates with expertise in organic synthesis, polymer synthesis, and characterization are preferred.
Qualifications
- Educational Qualification: Minimum 55% in MSc/MS in Chemistry
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
- Eligibility Test: CSIR NET JRF (LS), GATE, etc.
Application Process
Date of Walk-in Interview: August 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM
Location: Polymer Research Center, IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, WB, Pin – 741246
Application Fee: Nil
Additional Information: No TA/DA provided for the interview. Final decision by the selection committee. Termination is possible with a 30-day notice.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Dr. Priyadarsi De at p_de@iiserkol.ac.in
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