Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under ‘DST SERB (CRG)’

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Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for engagement of Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the research project funded by ‘DSTSERB/CRG’ scheme, Government of India at Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.

Title of the Research Project: Design strategies for the development of nonprecious metal-based air electrode for rechargeable metal-air batteries: Unveiling the chemistry of active sites.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Ramendra Sundar Dey

Name of the position available: Junior Research Fellow

Number of positions available: One

Qualifications:

Essential: M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry/Physics or M. Tech. degree in Matewrial Sceience/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology with NET/GATE/GPAT qualification. Desirable: Research Experience in Electrochemistry/Materials science/Nanoscience &Nanotechnology will be given preferences.

Age limit: Must not be over 30 years as on 15.01.2021, a relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-Non Creamy Layer (OBCNCL)/SC/ST/PwD/Transgender categories and to women applicants.

Fellowship: Rs. 31,000/- (pm) + 16 % HRA

Project duration: Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate upto 3 yrs.

Last date of receipt of application: 15th January 2021

General Terms and Conditions:  The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years. The position is co-terminus with the project. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST provided they satisfy eligibility criteria.