Scientists Recruitment – 2025 in CSIR- CLRI, Chennai, India
Designation/Position- Scientists Recruitment – 2025 in CSIR
CLRI, Chennai, India invites applications for Scientists Recruitment – 2025 in CSIR from eligible and interested candidates
About- The CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute [CLRI], Chennai is a premier constituent establishment of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an Autonomous Body under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute [CLRI], Chennai was established in the year 1948 with headquarters at Chennai. It has Regional Centres at Ahmedabad, Jalandhar, Kanpur and Kolkata. CLRI is the central hub in Indian Leather Sector with direct roles in Education, Research,
Research/Job Area-
Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Management , Leather Technology, Footwear Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Industrial Engineering., Biomechanical Engineering, Physiotherapy /Biomechanics /Kinesiology, Physical/ Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Design/ Product Design/ Lifestyle Accessory Design,
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Eligibility/Qualification–
| Post name Post Code Vacancy Reservation | Theme & Area Age Limit not exceeding | Essential Educational Qualification & Experience | Desirable Qualification / Experience | Job specification |
| Scientist S2401 01 Post UR | Theme: New Materials Apparel Science & Technology 32 Years | M.E / M.Tech or equivalent (e.g., integrated M.Tech, Dual degree B.Tech & M.Tech) in the areas of Apparel Technology / Apparel Design from a recognised University. | M.E./M.Tech or equivalent with B.E or B.Tech in Textile Engineering / Textile Technology / Fashion Technology / Leather Technology / Apparel Technology. Experience in Product development / Technology innovation / Applied technology in the area of Apparel / Garments as evidenced from patents / publications (SCI indexed journals) | To carry out Research and Development in the area of Leather apparel, Protective apparel, Apparel for strategic sector, Smart garments, Apparel with technical textiles. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2402 01Post SC | Microbiology Theme: Quality Assurance 37 Years | Ph. D thesis submitted in Microbiology / Life sciences in the area of basic and applied microbiology from a recognized University. | Ph. D research in the area of Microbial Taxonomy / Molecular Biology / Identification and microbial testing, method and Tool development / Modern Techniques for Microbial Preservation and Conservation, Leather microbiome. Post-doctoral research experience in the above mentioned area. Research publications in high impact factor journals. Experience in product Development / Technology Innovation / Applied Technology in relevant area. Capability to carry out independent research. | To carry out Research and Development of microbes, microbial methods, animal skin and leather microbiome research and applied microbial research. Preparation, extraction and characterization of various enzymes for leather manufacturing, and tannery wastewater and solid waste treatment. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2403 03 Posts [UR – 1, OBC – 1, ST – 1] | Leather Technology / Footwear Science Theme: Quality Assurance [32 years for UR, 35 years for OBC and 37 years for ST] | M.E / M. Tech or equivalent in the area of Leather Technology / Footwear Science & Engineering / Footwear Engineering & Management from a recognized University / Institute. | Ph. D in Leather Technology / Footwear Technology. Candidates having research experience in footwear, footwear components, footwear materials, leather and non-leather products including quality assurance demonstrated by their research publications in SCI journals and / or patents and / or industrial experience in above mentioned area. Post-doctoral experience in the above-mentioned area. Experience in product development / technology innovation / applied technology in the relevant area as demonstrated by the commercialisation of the product / technology. Demonstrated capability in handling individual R&D projects. Candidates with training in laboratory quality management systems as per ISO 17025:2017, including legal metrology and traceability. | To carry out Research and Development of new test methods and equipment for footwear testing. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the leather and non-leather products. Provide troubleshooting and critical evaluation to the industrial clientele through solution-based research dissemination. HRD activities including practical demonstrations and training. To carry out work towards technology dissemination / building quality assurance. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2404 01 Post SC | Inorganic Chemistry Theme: Core basic Sciences. 37 Years | Ph. D thesis Submitted in Chemical Sciences from a recognised University | Ph. D in the area of Coordination chemistry, Transition metal complexes, Metal complex reactivity, Spectroscopic characterization techniques as evidenced from papers published in SCI journals and / or patents in these areas. Post-doctoral experience in the above mentioned areas. Experience in Product development / Technology innovation / applied technology in the above mentioned areas Demonstrated capability of handling individual R&D projects. | To carry out Research and development in synthesis of inorganic complexes for leather processing. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2405 01 Post UR | Physical Chemistry Theme: Core basic Sciences 32 Years | Ph. D thesis Submitted in Chemical Sciences from a recognised University | Ph. D in the area of colloidal chemistry, surface science, and experimental techniques in interfacial chemistry as evidenced from papers in SCI journals and / or patents in these areas. Post-doctoral experience in the above mentioned areas. Experience in Product development / technology innovation / applied technology in the above mentioned areas. Demonstrated capability of handling individual R&D projects. | To carry out Research and development in synthesis of emulsifiers for leather chemicals, diffusional properties of chemicals, surface modification of leather / textiles / leather-like materials. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2406 01 Post UR | Rubber Technology Theme: New Materials 32 Years | M.E / M.Tech. (or equivalent e.g., Integrated M.Tech., Dual degree B.Tech. & M.Tech.) in areas of Rubber Technology from a recognised University | Ph. D submitted in the area of natural / synthetic rubber Science and / or Technology. Research experience in fundamental and applied aspects of natural and synthetic rubber, compounding, calendaring, quality assurance, their physical and chemical modifications and various unconventional techniques to convert them into fabric / sheet materials, as demonstrated by their research publications in SCI Journals and / or Patent in the area and / or industrial experience in the above area. Experience in Product Development / Technology Innovation / Applied Technology in relevant area as demonstrated by the commercialisation of the product / technology. | To carry out Research and Development of rubber-based footwear components and leather-like materials for applications in life-style products including footwear, garments and goods. To carry out independent/team research with potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of the institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2407 01 Post UR | Organic Chemistry Theme: Core Basic Sciences 32 Years | Ph. D Thesis submitted in Chemical Sciences | Ph. D in synthetic organic chemistry / Natural product Chemistry (synthesis / isolation, characterization and application) Post-doctoral experience in the field of synthesis / isolation, characterization and application of products from synthetic / natural products. Proven track record in terms of publications in peer-reviewed, SCIindexed journals and patents in the area of synthesis / isolation, characterization and application of products from synthetic / natural products. Experience in product development / technology innovation / applied technology in synthesis / isolation, characterization and application of products from synthetic / natural products for use in the field of leather/textile/paper. | To carry out Research and development focusing on the multistep reactions for isolation, characterization and application of products from synthetic / natural products for application in leather processing. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To undertake R&D activities in developing leather chemicals like tanning agents, synthetic tanning agents, preservatives, etc from plant surces as raw materials and develop environmentally benign leather chemicals though novel synthetic routes and methodologies. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2408 01 Post EWS | Organic Chemistry Theme: Sustainable Chemicals 32 Years | Ph. D Thesis submitted in Chemical Sciences | Ph. D in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly multistep organic synthesis of dyes / pigments / colourants. Post-doctoral experience in the field of synthesis of dyes / pigments / colourants. Capable of design and synthesis of organic molecules independently. Proven track record in terms of publications in peer-reviewed, SCIindexed journals and patents in the area of dyes / pigments / colourants. Experience in product development / technology innovation / applied technology in dyes / pigments / colourants. | To carry out Research and development focusing on the multistep reactions for the synthesis of organic dyes, pigments, colourants and their applications in the leather and textile industry. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. Developing new applications for the existing products. To carry out the dye-stuff analysis / testing / validation. Understanding the regulatory requirements for dyes / pigments. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2409 01 Post UR | Analytical Chemistry Theme: Quality Assurance 32 Years | Ph. D Thesis submitted in chemical sciences / material science / physics. | Ph. D with the core research area in highresolution electron microscopy (TEM / SEM). Hands-on experience in high-resolution electron microscope operation, electron microscopy techniques, and associated image analysis methods. Experience in the sample preparation methods for high-resolution electron microscopy for the analysis samples. Proven track record in terms of publications in peer-reviewed, SCIindexed journals and patents centered around TEM/SEM. One-year post-doctoral experience in the abovementioned areas. Demonstrated capability of handling individual R&D projects. Experience in product development / Technology Innovation / Applied Technology in relevant area. | To carry out R&D in the fundamental and applied sciences in leather, nanomaterials, biomaterials & soft materials, primarily using high-resolution TEM/SEM. To manage high-resolution TEM/SEM facilities and caters to the needs of the internal and external samples. Resolve minor HR TEM/FE SEM instrument issues. Developing novel sample preparation methods for highresolution electron microscopy. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2410 02 Posts [EWS – 1, OBC – 1] | Analytical Chemistry Theme: Quality Assurance [32 years for EWS and 35 years for OBC] | Ph. D Submitted in Chemical Sciences from a recognized University. | Ph. D Thesis work in HPLC/LCMS-based method development / validation for the separation and determination of natural products / active pharmaceutical compounds / restricted chemical substances / toxic pollutants / environment pollutants / contaminants in the leather / footwear – and related products demonstrated with SCI publications. Post-doctoral experience in the above-mentioned area. Experience in product development / technology innovation / applied technology in the relevant area. Demonstrated capability in handling individual R&D projects. Training on various sophisticated analytical instruments such as SPLC/LCMS/MS/GC | To carry out Research and development of HPLC/LCMSbased method development / validation for separation and determination of natural products / active pharmaceutical compounds / restricted chemical substances / toxic pollutants / environment pollutants such as POPs, and PAHs in various matrixes. To carry out independent/team research with the potential of securing and sustaining independent extramural funding to fulfil the mandate of institute. To lead the research / testing environment in the area. Any other responsibilities assigned by the competent authority. |
| Scientist S2411 01 Post UR | Disease Biology 32 years | Ph.D. submitted in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology | Research experience in Protein Chemistry/Molecular genetics/biological processes at cellular and organism level /immunomodulatory functions in disease biology demonstrated by their research publications in SCI Journals and / or Patent in the area. Experience in Product Development / Technology innovation / Applied Technology | Research in the area of immunological and physiological basis of diseases in different in-vitro and in-vivo models for detailed understanding of diseases to design and develop therapeutics. |
| Scientist S2412 01 Post UR | Chemical Engineering (Pilot Plant) 32 Years | M.E./M. Tech. (or equivalent e.g., Integrated M.Tech., Dual degree B.Tech. & M.Tech.) in area of Chemical Engineering / Industrial Engineering or PhD submitted in area of Chemical Engineering. | M.E/M.Tech (or equivalent) with B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering / Industrial Engineering Research experience in Process design development and scale-up, Development of multipurpose batch and continuous pilot plants, Process intensification, Flow chemistry, Pilot scale economics – as demonstrated by their research publications in SCI Journals and / or Patent in the area. Experience in Product Development / Technology innovation / Applied Technology. | Research and development in the area of pilot scale validation and translation of industrial products, enhancement of Technology Readiness Level for industrial translation. |
| Scientist S2413 | Process Simulation 32 Years | M.E./M. Tech. (or equivalent e.g., Integrated M.Tech., Dual degree B.Tech. | Research experience in Mathematical modelling simulation and optimisation of chemical processes, Software | Research and development in Process Modelling, Reaction Engineering, Process Dynamics and Control |
Job/Position Description-
| Designation | Number of Posts & Reservation | Pay Level (As per 7th CPC) | Total Emoluments* (As per 7th CPC) | Upper Age Limit not exceeding ** (as on last date of submission of online application as mentioned in the Advt.) |
| Scientist | Total No. of Posts: 20 UR – 10 EWS – 4 OBC(NCL) – 3 SC – 2 ST – 1 [Out of 14 posts, two posts are reserved for PwD-HH (Hearing Handicapped means Hearing Impairment) & PwD-OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) except the posts at Sl No. 1, 3, 6 and 12] | Pay Level- 11 | Rs. 1,34,907/- * Approx. (inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA etc.) | 32 years |
| Scientist S2414 01 Post OBC (Backlog vacancy) | Textile Fabric Materials 35 Years | M.E./M. Tech. (or equivalent e.g., Integrated M.Tech., Dual degree B.Tech. & M.Tech.) in Textile Chemistry / Fibre Science / Textile Chemical Processing OR Ph.D. (submitted) in Textile Chemistry / Fibre Science / Textile Chemical Processing | M.E/M.Tech (or equivalent) with B.E./B.Tech. in Textile Technology/ Textile Engineering Research experience in fundamental and applied aspects of textile fibre, their physical and chemical modifications and various unconventional techniques to convert them into fabric/sheet materials, as demonstrated by their research publications in SCI Journals and / or Patent in the area. Experience in Product Development / Technology innovation / Applied Technology | Research and Development of | ||||
| textile fabric and leather-like | ||||||||
| materials for applications in | ||||||||
| lifestyle products including | ||||||||
| footwear, garments and goods | ||||||||
| Scientist S2415 01 Post EWS | Bio Materials 32 Years | Ph.D. submitted in Life Sciences | Research experience in Biomaterials for implant/graft design and development as demonstrated by their research publications in SCI Journals and / or Patent in the area. Experience in Product Development / Technology innovation / Applied Technology | Research, development and validation of graft materials through pre-clinical and clinical trials | ||||
| Scientist S2416 1 Post UR | Leather Auxiliaries 32 Years | Ph.D. submitted in Chemistry or M. Tech / M.E. (or equivalent e.g., Integrated M. Tech., Dual degree B.Tech. & M. Tech.) in area of Oil / Oleo chemicals | Research experience / Industrial experience in Oil / water emulsion surfactant, wax, polish as demonstrated by their research in SCI Journals and / or Patent in the area Experience in Product Development / Technology innovation / Applied Technology | Research and Development of smart leather lubricants, wax, shoe polish and lacquers | ||||
| Scientist S2417 01 Post EWS | Inorganic & Physical Chemistry 32 years | Ph.D. submitted in area of Inorganic Chemistry | Ph.D with M.Sc (Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry) Experience in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry. Experience in Product Development / Technology innovation / Applied Technology. | Preparation of synthetic inorganic tanning agents |
How to Apply-
- Eligible candidates are required to apply only through ONLINE APPLICATION in the link available on
CSIR-CLRI’s website https://clri.org. Instruction to fill up Online Application is also given in the CSIRCLRI website.
- For online application process please refer “How-to-apply online” instructions, “Fee Payment Procedure” and “Application Replica” available on the above-mentioned website.
- The application is to be submitted in three distinct steps within prescribed timeline, as below:- i. Registration (Online)
- Fee Submission (Online)
- Online Application Submission
Last Date for Apply– 19 January 2025
| Starting date for Submission of ONLINE application | 20.12.2024 (09:00 hrs. IST) |
| Last date for submission of ONLINE applications | 19.01.2025 (23:30 hrs. IST) |
