Junior Research Fellow/Project Associate

Research Position

Junior Research Fellow/Project Associate

Title of the project:

Development of soft iontronic adhesive tapes using self-healing gel-elastomeric nanocomposite system for soft gripper applications

Sponsoring/Funding Agency:

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Essential Qualifications:

M. Sc (Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science) with first class and with valid NET/GATE score. If candidates with NET/GATE score not available, the candidates may be considered for project associate position as per the ANRF norms.

Desirable Qualifications:

With a strong background in elastomeric composites and soft robotic grippers.

Project Duration:

36 months

Stipend:

Rs. 37,000 pm + 10 % HRA as per ANRF norms (for JRF candidates); Rs. 33,000 pm + 10 % HRA (for experienced candidates without NET/GATE scores) or Rs. 30,000 pm + 10 % HRA (for non-NET/GATE candidates having good academic background)

Job Location:

Kalavakkam, Chennai

Last date for the receipt of applications:

20th April, 2026

Apply Mode:

through email

Organization Website:

https://ssn.edu.in

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may send their resume along with all necessary certificates scanned copies (in single pdf) to the below mentioned email address within 20th April 2026.

Address for Communication:

shanmugharajam@ssn.edu.in

Name of the Faculty: Dr. A. M. Shanmugharaj, Principal Investigator, Department of Chemistry, SSNCE, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Note: This ANRF-sponsored project is an inter-institutional collaborative research project with two JRF/PA positions. Eligible candidates can also avail opportunity by applying JRF/PA position to the collaborative research institution by contacting Dr. T. Somanathan, Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai; Email: soma.sbs@vistas.ac.in