"Junior Research Fellow"

Hiring Organization: Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)

Organization Profile: HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE (HITS) a deemed to be University, is a leading prestigious and recognized institution in India, located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Commenced in 1985, it offers a wide spectrum of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Research & Doctoral Programmes in diverse fields of Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Management, Law, Fashion, Design, and Arts, Aviation, Applied Sciences, Allied Sciences, and Arts and Sciences. The technical courses at UG and PG levels are approved by AICTE. NBA has certified five undergraduate programmes offered by Aeronautical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering under Tier 1 category. HITS is a part of the most illustrious Hindustan Group of Institutions which caters to the academic needs of over 15,000 students.

Research Position: Junior Research Fellow

Title of the project: Development of heterostructure photocatalyst for CO2 reduction

Sponsoring/Funding Agency: SERB

Essential Qualifications: The applicant should be M.Sc in Chemistry/Material Science/Industrial Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or M.Tech in Nanotechnology/Material Science etc. with minimum of 60% marks. GATE/CSIR/NET qualified candidates are preferable

Desirable Qualifications: Highly experienced in chemical synthesis of nanomaterials, catalysts, Photocatalysis, experience in the analysis of materials characterizations and a good understanding of catalysis especially photocatalysis.

Age: Maximum 28 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions).

Project Duration: 36 months

Stipend: Rs. 31000 + 8% HRA per month for the initial two years and then Rs. 35000 + 8% HRA per month for the third year.

Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Last date for the receipt of applications: 16th January 2022.

Apply Mode: Online

Organization Website: https://www.hindustanuniv.ac.in/

How to Apply: Candidates who are all interested in research may send their detailed bio-data as per prescribe format along with all necessary certificates scanned copies (in single pdf) to the below-mentioned Email address within 16th January 2022.

Address for Communication: Dr. Indrajit Shown (Professor), Department of Chemistry, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai-603103, E-mail: indrajits@hindustanuniv.ac.in.