Are you a highly motivated chemistry graduate looking for research opportunities? Doon University, Dehradun, invites applications for one Junior Project Fellow (JPF) and two Project Associate-I (PA-I) positions under prestigious government-funded research projects.
Available Positions
1. Junior Project Fellow (JPF)
- Project Title: Development of Catalytic Systems using Organochalcogen Compounds and Noble/Non-Noble Metals for Aqueous Reduction of Nitroarenes in Industrial Effluents.
- Funding Agency: G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India, under the Integrated Eco-development Research Programme (IERP).
- Monthly Emoluments: ₹23,600/- (₹20,000/- + 18% HRA).
2. Project Associate-I (PA-I)
- Project Title: Development of Functional Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Coating Materials, Hydrogen Generation, Catalysis, and Device Fabrication.
- Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, under the Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE) scheme.
- Monthly Emoluments:
- ₹31,000/- + HRA for candidates qualifying CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or similar national-level examinations.
- ₹25,000/- + HRA for candidates without these qualifications.
Duration & Principal Investigator
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Arun Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Doon University.
- Duration: Initially for one year, extendable annually up to three years based on performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university with at least 55% marks.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years.
About Doon University
Doon University, established under the Doon University Act 2005, is recognized by the UGC under Sections 12(B) and 2(f) and holds B++ accreditation from NAAC.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must send a cover letter and detailed biodata in the prescribed format via email to [email protected].
Email Subject Format:
- For Project Associate-I: “Application for the Position of Project Associate-I under DST-PURSE.”
- For Junior Project Fellow: “Application for the Position of Junior Project Fellow (JPF) under IERP-NIHE.”
Important Note: The Selection Committee reserves the right to recommend candidates for a different position based on suitability.
Key Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 10th February 2025
- Interview Date: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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