JRF Job at IISER Bhopal | MSc Chemistry Graduates Apply Now for Government Fellowship
Are you looking for Chemistry Jobs in academic research? IISER Bhopal Recruitment has announced a Junior Research Fellow (JRF Job) under a DST-funded research project, offering a great Government Opportunity for MSc Chemistry candidates. This Research Fellowship allows researchers to work on advanced electrochemical catalysis and nanomaterials for water oxidation reactions. Candidates with CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, or GATE qualifications can apply for this Junior Research Fellow position and gain hands-on research experience while building strong Chemical Science Careers in catalysis, electrochemistry, and materials chemistry.
About IISER Bhopal
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) is a premier research institute in India known for advanced scientific education and innovation. Through IISER Bhopal Recruitment, the institute offers exciting opportunities such as Junior Research Fellow positions and Research Fellowship programs funded by government agencies like the Department of Science and Technology (DST). These positions offer excellent Government Opportunities for researchers pursuing Chemistry Jobs and building long-term Chemical Science Careers in areas such as catalysis, materials science, and electrochemistry.
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the post of “Junior Research Fellow” for the Department of Science
and Technology (DST), Govt. of India sponsored project “Advancing the concept of electrochemical water oxidation on bimetallic redox-active catalysts: From understanding kinetic-mechanistic aspects to resolving the activity-stability trade-off”.- Position: Junior Research Fellow at IISER Bhopal
- Project Description: The project involves the synthesis of bimetallic nanomaterials, characterization by several advanced techniques, and operando spectroelectrochemical experiments for understanding the mechanistic details with the material’s performance for heterogeneous electrochemical water oxidation/oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
- Supervisors: Dr. Subhasis Shit and Prof. Amit Paul, Department of Chemistry
- Duration: Initially for 1 year (Extendable upon satisfactory performance)
- Last Date for Applications: 23rd March, 2026
- Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Chemistry with a good academic record and at least one national-level qualification (UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/NET-LS/valid GATE score, etc.).
- Age: Candidates should preferably be below 28 years of age.
- Salary: Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000 p.m.
How to Apply?
Submit your application with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) at subhasiss@iiserb.ac.in and apaul@iiserb.ac.in. CV must have details such as 10, 10+2, B. Sc, M.Sc. marks, university name, graduating year, and details about national-level examination qualification. CV must also include a mobile phone number and an email address for contact. GATE/NET, etc., ranking should be mentioned clearly with proof. Subject line of email: Project JRF Application for DST Funded project
For more information about Prof. Amit Paul and Dr. Subhasis Shit’s research work and information about the group, please visit Prof. Amit Paul’s Research and Dr. Subhasis Shit’s Research
An incomplete application will not be considered, and no correspondence will be entertained with regard to the application status. All correspondence regarding shortlisting and selection will only be via email.
