Project Scientist I – Research Position at IIT Bhubaneshwar, India

October 27, 2025

Designation/Position- Project Scientist I – Research Position

IIT Bhubaneshwar invites applications Project Scientist I – Research Position for from eligible and interested candidates

About- Project Scientist I – Research, PI Shantanu Pal, is working on a project titled “Exploring Marine Ecosystems for Novel Bioresources with Human Health and Industrial Significance” with the Ministry of Earth Science. The position requires a first-class M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Science/Chemistry/Natural Product, relevant experience in marine natural product isolation, characterization, purification, extraction optimization, and structure determination.

Research/Job Area- Chemical Science/Chemistry

Location- IIT Bhubaneshwar

Eligibility/Qualification–

Qualifications: First class in M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Science/Chemistry/Natural Product from a recognized University or Institution.
Relevant Experience: Research experiences in the field of marine natural product isolation, characterization, purification, extraction optimization, structure determination/Research experiences in multistep organic synthesis and natural product synthesis.
Age Limit: 35

Job/Position Description-

Position: Project Scientist I – Research
PI: Shantanu Pal
Department: Chemistry
Ref No.: IIT/SRIC/R/RP437/2025/102
Ref Date: 24-10-2025

Project Title: Exploring the Marine Ecosystems for Novel Bioresources with Human Health and Industrial Significance”(RP437)
Sponsor: MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCE(MoES)(Prithvi Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003)
Consolidated Compensation: Upto Rs.RS. 56,000/- + HRA @ 18%(depending upon qualification & experience)
Tenure: of the project: 24 months (03.07.2024 to 02.07.2026). Period of Engagement in project: From date of joining to end of project i.e., 02.07.2026.