National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) Invites Application for Research Fellow Recruitment 2022

Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman, 713209 West Bengal

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the following post to work in a project funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Advt. No.: NITD/CHE/JRF/DST-SERB/02/2022

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

2. No of the Post: One (01)

3. Eligibility qualifications: 

a) M.E/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology/Biotechnology/Nanotechnology/Mechanical Engg/Biochemistry/Environmental Engg/ Bioprocess Engg/Microbiology or allied subject with minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks from any recognized Institute /University. OR

b) M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Microbiology with valid NET/GATE score and with minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks from any recognized Institute / University. Any other National level examinations conducted by Central Govt. Departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, IIT, IISc. IISER etc. will also be considered. Working experience in the field of biofuel synthesis /environmental biotechnology or related field with publications is preferable. NET /GATE candidate will be preferred. Selected candidate must register for PhD program under this project. M.Tech/M.Sc pursuing students belonging to the aforementioned discipline in the year 2022 may apply.

4. Duration: 3 years (subject to funding and satisfactory performance of the candidate).

5. Fellowship: Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (as per DST or institute norms, whichever is applicable) per month for 1st and 2 nd year and Rs. 35,000/- + HRA (as per DST or institute norms, whichever is applicable) per month for the 3rd year. Accommodation inside NITD campus is subjected to availability. If availed, HRA will not be given.

Selection Procedure

Short-listed candidates will be called for an online interview. The interview date and other details will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates through email.

How to Apply:

For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification