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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in chemical science and nanotechnology? The Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST), Mohali, offers highly rewarding JRF jobs and M.Sc Chemistry positions for motivated candidates. As a premier autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, INST Mohali specializes in nanoscience, nanotechnology, and chemical sciences, providing hands-on experience in plasmonic nanostructures, light-driven chemical transformations, and nanocatalysis. Join INST Mohali to work with leading scientists and contribute to cutting-edge research in chemical engineering, materials science, and advanced spectroscopy.
About the Institute
The Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST), Mohali, is a premier autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, located in Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Punjab. INST Mohali specializes in nanoscience, nanotechnology, chemical sciences, and materials engineering. The institute provides cutting-edge research opportunities and exciting JRF jobs, particularly for candidates with M.Sc Chemistry degrees and backgrounds in chemical science and engineering. With advanced laboratories and expert faculty, INST Mohali fosters innovation in plasmonic nanostructures, nanocatalysis, and chemical transformations, offering a strong platform for aspiring
researchers and professionals.Ad No: 14 (16)/2024-INST
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Vacancy: 01
- Project Title: Anisotropic plasmonic nanostructures for light-driven enhanced chemical transformation: toward single-molecule nanocatalysis
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Tapasi Sen
- Project Tenure: 3 Years
- Job Description: Knowledge of spectroscopy is desirable.
Essential Qualification:
The applicants should hold a M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Physics/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology/Materials Science/other related areas/BS 4-year programme/Integrated BS-MS programme/BTech or an equivalent degree, with 55% marks and a valid NET/GATE score card.
Age Limit: 28 Years
Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for candidates belonging to the scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
Fellowship: Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA (as per the norms of funding agency)
Duration: Initially one year, and may be extended based on the performance of the candidate and availability of funds till the project end.
Last Date of Receipt of Application: 27.01.2026
General Terms and Conditions:
- The position is purely temporary and on a contractual basis and renewable each year, subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier. The position is co-terminus with the project.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets, and other testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the time of the interview.
- Only Indian citizens are eligible for research fellowships/associateships.
- The award of fellowship/associateship does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR or at the institution where he/she is working.
- If a Fellow/Associate is reported to have been lacking in his or her research assignment, the fellowship/associateship is liable to be terminated by CSIR.
Application Procedure:
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email to appear for the interview, and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.
Completed applications in the prescribed format/CV with a copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets, and other testimonials as annexed, should reach the address tapasi@inst.ac.in by 27.01.2026 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF).
Contact Information:
For any query, candidates can contact:
Dr. Tapasi Sen,
Scientist-E & Associate Professor
Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST),
Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar-140306, Punjab
E-mail: tapasi@inst.ac.in
Phone: +91-172-2297000
