Research Associate Position at INST: Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Research Associate-I (RA-I) in a time bound research project for a temporary period, purely on contractual basis.
Designation: Research Associate (RA)
Research Area: Chemical Sciences or Physical Sciences
Location: Mohali, Punjab
Eligibility/Qualification:
| Essential Qualification | Ph.D. degree in Chemical Sciences or Physical Sciences |
| Age Limit | 35 Years |
| Age relaxation | The upper age limit is relax-able up-to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/ tribes/ OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates. |
Job Description:
| Position | Research Associate –I (RA-I) |
| Number of Vacancy | 01 |
| Project Title | Development of 2D Monolayers of Nanostructures Using Langmuir-Blodgett LB Technique for Electrocatalytic Applications |
| Project Tenure | 3 Years |
| Job Description | Expertise in Synthesis and characterization of Nanostrutrures |
| Fellowship | Rs. 58,000/ p.m. (consolidated) |
| Duration | Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds till the project end. |
| Last date of receipt of application | 20/08/2025 |
- The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum till the completion of the project whichever is earlier.
- The position is co-terminus with the project.
- The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis. The position is coterminus with the project.Â
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the time of interview. Â
- Only Indian citizens are eligible for research fellowship/associateship.
- The award of fellowship/associateship does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR or at the Institution where he/she is working.
- If a Fellow/Associate is reported to have been lacking in his or her research assignment, the fellowship/associateship is liable to be terminated by CSIR.
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email to appear in the interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.
How to Apply:
Completed applications in the prescribed format / CV with the copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials as annexed should reach to address svaidya@inst.ac.in by 20.08.2025 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF).
For any query, candidates can contact on following address:
Dr. Sonalika Vaidya, Scientist – E
Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST),
Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar- 140306, Punjab
Last Date for Apply: 20 August 2025
