Regular Scientist Positions in CSIR–CERI, Tamil Nadu, India

December 3, 2024

Designation/Position- Regular Scientist Positions in CSIR–CERI

CSIR–CERI, Tamil Nadu, India invites applications for Regular Scientist Positions in CSIR–CERI from eligible and interested candidates

About- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi, is a premier institute working under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body functions under Department of Science & Technology, involved in multidisciplinary R&D programmes in the domain of Electrochemical Science and Technology. The thrust areas of research include Corrosion & Materials Protection, Electrochemical Power Sources, Electroplating & Metal Finishing, Electrochemical Process Engineering, Electro-organic & Materials Electrochemistry, Electrodics & Electrocatalysis,Networking Systems and Instrumentation. CSIR-CECRI aims to play a catalytic role for stimulating the growth of electrochemical industries in the country by nurturing academic excellence & creativity.

Research/Job Area- Chemical Engineering

Location- CSIR–CERI, Tamil Nadu, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Post Code/ No. of Positions & Category	Designation & Age limit including relaxation for SC/ST/OBC	Essential Educational qualification	Desirable Qualification and/or Experience	Job Requirements
S2401 5 Posts (UR)	Scientist Age Limit: 32 Years	Ph.D. (Submitted) in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences or Equivalent	1. R&D Experience evidenced by Publications in SCI Journals/ Patents in the area of; Electrochemical water treatment processes and removal of organic / inorganic contaminants; AND/OR Electrolytic processes involving electrocatalytic approach for hydrogen generation through water electrolysis; AND/OR Corrosion aspects of metalsmaterials / concrete structures and control methods; AND/OR Synthesis, fabrication, evaluation & scale-up activities of energy storage systems such as batteries (Liion, Na-ion, Redox Flow & new generation rechargeable batteries) and supercapacitors; AND/OR Development of process for specialty chemicals and coating techniques especially electro-plating and electrometallurgy processes. AND/OR Electrochemical synthesis of organic molecules of unique selectivity towards oxidation, reduction & functionalization. AND/OR (vii)Development of various catalytic & flexible platforms for electrochemical biosensor applications. 2. M. Sc. (or M.S. as applicable) with Chemistry or equivalent as the major subject of study.	Selected candidates are expected to involve in the various divisional activities and contribute towards CSIR’s large multidisciplinary / multiinstitutional research programs. They are also expected to prepare project proposals in recent R&D concepts to fetch attractive funding schemes from the appropriate funding agency. In addition, the candidates are required to handle basic and advanced Chemistry courses from their relevant area to the graduate / Ph.D students.
S2402 2 Posts (EWS)	Scientist Age Limit: 32 Years
S2403 2 Posts (OBC)	Scientist Age Limit: 35 Years
S2404 1 Post (SC)	Scientist Age Limit: 37 Years
S2405 1 Post (STBacklog)	Scientist Age Limit: 37 Years
S2406 1 Post (UR-PwBD- MD)	Scientist Age Limit: 42 Years

Post Code/ No. of Positions & Category	Designation & Age limit including relaxation for SC/ST/OBC	Essential Educational qualification	Desirable Qualification and/or Experience	Job Requirements
S2407 4 Posts (UR)	Scientist Age Limit: 32 Years	M.E/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Technology or Equivalent	1. R & D experience in the area of electrochemical science and technology evidenced by publications in SCI Journals/ holding patents / developed technology in the area of: (i) Corrosion & Failure analysis and its control methodologies AND/OR (ii)Design and modeling of electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems; AND/OR Development of high throughput catalyst materials for electrochemical applications; AND/OR Electrochemical reactor design, scale-up, process optimization for chemical synthesis, drinking water and waste water treatment. 2. Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in disciplines related to Chemical Engineering / Electrochemical Engineering or equivalent	Selected candidates are expected to involve in the various divisional activities and contribute towards CSIR’s large multi-disciplinary / multi-institutional research programs. They are also expected to prepare project proposals in recent R&D concepts to fetch attractive funding schemes from the appropriate funding agency. In addition, the candidates are required to handle Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering course to the graduate / Ph.D students.
S2408 2 Posts (OBC)	Scientist Age Limit: 35 Years
S2409 1 Post (SC)	Scientist Age Limit: 37 Years
S2410 1 Post (ST)	Scientist Age Limit: 37 Years
S2411 1 Post (UR- PwBD-HH)	Scientist Age Limit: 42 Years

Post Code/ No. of Positions & Category	Designation & Age limit including relaxation for SC/ST/OBC	Essential Educational qualification	Desirable Qualification and/or Experience	Job Requirements
S2412 2 Posts (UR)	Scientist Age Limit: 32 Years	M.E/M.Tech in Metallurgical / Material Science & Engineering / Technology or Equivalent	1. R & D experience in the area of Electrochemical Material science & technology evidenced by publications in SCI Journals/ holding patents / developed technology in the area of; Electrometallurgy / electro winning of metals through hydro / pyro metallurgical routes in the area of critical metals AND/OR Surface Engineering & coating technology of smart /functional coatings by chemical, Electro- chemical, PVD/CVD Techniques for tribological/ corrosion resistant/energy applications AND/OR Development of metal powders for additive manufacturing AND/OR Converting electronics wastes into value added product – waste to wealth concept [e.g. recovery of lithium metal from spent lithium batteries] 2. Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in disciplines related to Metallurgical / Materials Science Engineering or equivalent	Selected candidates are expected to involve in the various divisional activities and contribute towards CSIR’s large multi-disciplinary / multi-institutional research programs. They are also expected to prepare project proposals in recent R&D concepts to fetch attractive funding schemes from the appropriate funding agency. In addition, the candidates are required to handle basic and advanced courses from their relevant area to the graduate / Ph.D students.

Post Code/ No. of Positions & Category	Designation & Age limit including relaxation for SC/ST/OBC	Essential Educational qualification	Desirable Qualification and/or Experience	Job Requirements
S2414 2 Posts (UR)	Scientist Age Limit: 32 Years	Ph.D. (Submitted) in Physics / Physical Sciences/ Material Science or Equivalent	1. R&D Experience in the area of electrochemical science and technology evidenced by Publications in SCI Journals/holding Patents / developed technology in the area of ; Corrosion analysis and protection methods; AND/OR Designing & Validation of energy storage systems; AND/OR Development of surface coatings using electrochemical, vapour deposition, thermal spraying techniques. AND/OR Renewable energy harvesting systems. AND/OR Multifunctional materials for optoelectronic, energy, sensor, electroceramic and/or environmental applications. 2. M. Sc. (or M.S. as applicable) with Physics / Materials Science or equivalent as the major subject of study	Selected candidates are expected to involve in the various divisional activities and contribute towards CSIR’s large multi-disciplinary / multi-institutional research programs. They are also expected to prepare project proposals in recent R&D concepts to fetch attractive funding schemes from the appropriate funding agency. In addition, the candidates are required to handle basic and advanced courses from their relevant area to the graduate / Ph.D students.
S2415 1 Post (OBC)	Scientist Age Limit: 35 Years

Job/Position Description-

Total No. of Posts: 28
Category	No of Posts
UR	13
EWS	2
OBC(NCL)	7
SC	2
ST	2 (1 Backlog)
UR-PwBDHH	1
UR-PwBD- MD	1

Pay Level (As per 7^th CPC)	Total Emoluments (As per 7^th CPC)*
Level-11	Rs. 1,13,720/- approx. (inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA etc.)

Candidates are required to pay application fee of Rs.500/- as per ‘Fee Payment Procedure’ available on the website. No fee is payable, subject to uploading of relevant document, for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Ex-Servicemen/Abroad candidates.

How to Apply-

Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE by accessing the website https://www.cecri.res.in.

The application is to be submitted in three distinct steps within prescribed timeline, as below: i) Registration [online], ii) Fee Submission[online], if applicable, iii) online application submission.