Designation/Position- Institute Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India invites applications for Institute Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata is an autonomous public research university in science and education field located in Nadia district, West Bengal, India. Institute Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship
Institute Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship
Summary: The Department of Chemical Sciences at IISER Kolkata is offering multiple postdoctoral fellowships in various research areas. Faculty members are seeking candidates interested in experimental and theoretical chemistry, focusing on diverse fields such as methodology development, total synthesis of natural products, hybrid molecules, and more.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
| Faculty Name | Research Area |
|---|---|
| Prof. Alakesh Bisai | Development of Methodologies, Total Synthesis of Natural Products, Hybrid Molecules, Studies for Biological Relevance |
| Prof. Arindam Mukherjee | Inert Metal Complexes, Drug Delivery, Cancer Treatment |
| Prof. Soumyajit Roy | Metal-Oxo Clusters, CO2RR, NRR, OER, HER Reactions |
| Prof. Swadhin Mandal | Electron-Rich Main Group Catalysis, Electron-Transfer Catalysis |
| Prof. Venkataraman Mahalingam | Design and Development of Energy Materials for Water Oxidation/CO2 Reduction/N2 Reduction/Supercapacitors |
| Dr. Supratim Banerjee | Supramolecular and Functional Organic Materials: Luminescent Supramolecular Polymers, Photoresponsive Materials, Sensors, Host-Guest Chemistry, etc. |
| Dr. Pradip Kumar Tarafdar | Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry |
| Prof. Mousumi Das | Theoretical and Computational Material Sciences, Molecular Modeling in Optoelectronics |
Location: IISER Kolkata, India
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in relevant disciplines
- Varied expertise based on faculty requirements (see Research Area)
- The applicant must have obtained PhD degree from a recognized University/ Institute in India or abroad. Those who have submitted their PhD thesis and are awaiting award of the degree are also eligible to apply, on producing a thesis submission certificate. However, such candidates, if selected, will be offered lower fellowship amount till they qualify the eligible degree or till he/she produces at least a provisional certificate of successful thesis defense. A candidate may also apply if his/her supervisor certifies that the thesis will be submitted before the joining date. However, such persons, if selected, will be allowed to join only if he/she submits the thesis within the specified deadline for joining.
- IISER-K PDF can be availed only once by a candidate in his/her career.
- The selection of PDF’s under this programme will usually take place twice each year, on the basis of an advertisement put out on the IISER Kolkata webpage.
Age limit:
- The upper age limit for the fellowship at the time of the submission of application is:
- Within 1 year after PhD: 34 years
- Within 2 years after PhD: 36 years
- More than 2 years after PhD: 40 years
- Age relaxation of 5 (five) years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates.
Job Description: The postdoctoral fellows will engage in cutting-edge research as specified by the respective faculty members. Research topics span a wide range, from experimental methodologies to theoretical and computational studies in diverse chemical fields.
The main purpose of this post-doctoral fellowship programme is to enhance research productivity and generate an inter-institutional flux of young researchers at this Institute.
| Sl. No. | Budget Head | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fellowship | (a) Less than 1 year experience after PhD: Rs. 50,000 per month (b) 1year or more but less than 2 years of experience after PhD: Rs. 52,000 per month (c) 2 years or more experience after PhD: Rs. 54,000 per month and (d) Rs.35000/- per month for candidates who have submitted the thesis but degree not awarded |
| 2. | HRA | 27% |
| 3. | Research Grant | Rs. 50,000 per annum |
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply through the official application portal. For inquiries, contact dcs.office@iiserkol.ac.in.
Last Date for Apply: 08 January 2024
- Application Deadline: January 08, 2024
- List of Shortlisted Candidates: January 12, 2024
- Date of Interview: To Be Announced
For detailed information, visit the Department of Chemical Sciences.
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