Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER Kolkata) Invites Application for Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2021

Vacancy Circular No:

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata)
invites applications for recruitment of Junior Research Fellow

Junior Research Fellow

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

Educational Qualification: M.Sc

A position for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) is available in the research group of Dr. Supratim Banerjee, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata. The research work involves the synthesis of small chromophore based organic molecules and exploration of their photo-responsive luminescent properties, bio-analyte sensing and light harvesting features in self-assembled state in aqueous media using various spectroscopic (e.g., absorption and emission spectroscopy) and microscopic techniques.

1. Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

2. Title of project: Self-assembled Cyano-substituted Stilbenes: Phototunable Multi-color Luminescence, Multivalent Bio-analyte Sensing and Artificial Light Harvesting

3. Funding agency: SERB

4. Principle Investigator: Dr. Supratim Banerjee, Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemical Sciences

5. Remuneration: Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA (24%).

6. Tenure: Initially for a period of 1 year, extendable up to 3 years depending on the satisfactory performance of the incumbent.

7. Basic Eligibility Criteria: M.Sc. in Chemistry or Integrated BS-MS with minimum 60% marks or minimum CGPA of 7.5.

8. Desirable additional experience and qualifications: Qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including LS) or GATE examination. Preference will be given to candidates with an exposure to synthetic organic chemistry and spectroscopic techniques.