JRF Vacancy in Chemical Engineering Dept. at IISER | CSIR Funded ASPIRE Project
Applications are invited for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in a time-bound CSIR funded research project under the ASPIRE scheme, purely on contractual basis. This IISER JRF vacancy 2026 is open to eligible candidates. Essential qualification includes 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE. Application deadline: 31 October 2026.
About IISER Bhopal:
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal is a science and research institution in India. This recruitment is for a CSIR-funded project under the ASPIRE scheme focusing on biomass-derived ca
Job Details:
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Vacancy: 1
- Project Title: Synthesis of Biomass-derived Carbon-based Gas Diffusion Layers (GDLs) for Application in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel cells and Electrolyzers
- Department: Chemical Engineering
- Project Tenure: 24 months
- Tenure of Position Offered: 3 months
Job Description:
- The candidate should have knowledge/experience in Electrochemistry/ Electrochemical engineering, Electrochemical Sensors, Material synthesis, particularly electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells and energy conversion applications.
- The candidate should have knowledge of different physical, chemical and functional characterization techniques.
- The candidate is desired to have an experience in different electrochemical characterization techniques pertaining to three-electrode systems and Fuel Cells via Potentiostats/ Electrochemical Workstations).
- The candidate is also desired to be equipped with (i) scientific reporting and presentation skills (ii) coordinate with the team members and (iii) perform results analysis and interpretation.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: B.S. 4 years programme /Integrated BSMS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree (in Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry/ allied areas), with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
- Age Limit: JRF-28 Yrs.
- Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relax-able up-to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.
Salary:
- Fellowship: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Rs.37,000/-p.m.
Documents Required:
The following documents are to be sent as a single PDF file:
- 10th marks sheet (DOB proof)
- Educational qualifications certificates (10th, 12th, Bachelors, Masters)
- Certificates (NET/GATE)
- Caste certificate, if any
- Photo ID (Aadhar/PAN card)
How to Apply:
The interested candidates are requested to share their applications along with the required documents as a single PDF file via email at [email protected] on or before 31 October 2026, using the following subject line: CSIR-JRF.
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The IISER JRF Vacancy 2026 offers an opportunity for eligible Chemistry and Chemical Engineering graduates to participate in a CSIR-funded research project involving electrochemistry, material synthesis, and fuel cell technologies. Candidates meeting the educational qualification, marks, NET/GATE, and age requirements should submit their applications with the prescribed documents by 31 October 2026.