Designation/Position- Research Associate(RA-I) Position
Indian Association for The Cultivation Of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India, invites applications for Research Associate(RA-I) Position at IACS from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) is a society registered under Act XXI of 1860 and the corresponding State Act viz. the West Bengal State Registration Act 1961, with its headquarters at 2A & 2B, Raja S. C. Mallick Road, Calcutta – 700 032, West Bengal, India. It has a Governing Council with several members elected or nominated and the Registrar as its Non-Member Secretary. The Council has the functions, duties and power as envisaged in the Memorandum and Bye-Laws per the relevant Act’s provisions.
Research/Job Area- Chemical Sciences/Chemistry
Location- Indian Association for The Cultivation Of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualifications: Candidate should either have a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences/Chemistry in the area of theoretical/computational chemistry with good academic records. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in quantum chemical investigations of chemical reactivity, with hands-on experience in (i) DFT studies of reaction mechanisms, including transition-state and IRC analyses; (ii) aromaticity and electron-delocalization analyses using magnetic, electronic, and geometric descriptors (e.g. NICS, ACID, GIMIC, EDDB, MCI, AV1245, FLU, and HOMA); (iii) activation strain and energy decomposition analyses (ASM/EDA-NOCV); and (iv) Excited state Computations, electronic spectra, and related properties in support of experimental studies. A sound understanding of modern aromaticity concepts, including Baird aromaticity and its role in photochemical reactivity, is essential. Applicants must have at least three first-author publications in Q1 international journals,* with an overall publication record demonstrating expertise in the above areas, and prior experience of collaborating with experimental or synthetic research groups by providing computational support. *Applicants should note this separately on their CV
Desirable Qualifications: Prior research experience in excited-state aromaticity-driven photochemistry, maingroup and organometallic chemistry, and ab initio (Born–Oppenheimer) molecular dynamics simulations. Experience in developing automated Python workflows for reaction analysis and proficiency with Gaussian, ORCA, and TURBOMOLE will be considered advantageous. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to independently conceive, execute, and lead research projects, as evidenced by corresponding authorship of peerreviewed publications.
Job/Position Description-
Online Interviews will be held at the School of Chemical Sciences, Room Number C309, Centenary Building, IACS, Kolkata on August 07, 2026 commencing at 11:00 hrs, for the recruitment of one Research Associate-I to conduct research in the area of quantum chemistry. Interested candidates with the following qualifications are required to send their full bio-data (See Details Below) latest by 05.08.26
Fellowship: As per rules of the IACS.
Application Deadline: 05/08/2026
Important: Those who intend to appear for interview should inform Professor Ankan Paul at least two days (along with all application material) before the date of interview.
Time and Date of the Interview: The interview will be held online on 07.08.2026 starting from 11:00 am.
Duration: The post is purely temporary for 1 year.
How to Apply–
Interested candidates with the above qualifications and experiences are requested to apply with CV and Two Letters of Recommendation to Prof. Ankan Paul at the Email: rcap@iacs.res.in. and a copy to Email:
apply.group.ankanpaul.iacs@gmail.com
Applicants must provide proper contact details (mobile no. and email) and must appear for online interview. Please note no TA is admissible for attending the interview. For further details and queries applicants may write to apply.group.ankanpaul.iacs@gmail.com
