Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis:
Name of Post |
Junior Research Fellow |
Name of Project |
Exploring the active sites of nitrogen and boron containing/doped materials: N-C-B and N2-C-B type active sites for electrocatalytic 4-electron oxygen reduction reaction |
Funding agency |
DST |
Minimum Educational qualification |
MSc Chemistry or specialization in physical / inorganic / materials chemistry with a minimum of 60% marks Candidates who have qualified CSIR-NET /UGC-JRF/GATE will be preferred. Candidates without NET/GATE qualification may be appointed as junior research fellow Assistant if found suitable. |
Preference |
Candidates having research experience will be preferred |
Number of posts |
1 |
Fellowship amount |
Rs = 31,000/- per month |
Tenure of the post |
Six months (extendable for every six months based on the performance of the candidate to the maximum of two years) |
Age |
Below 28 years |
Last date |
31st October 2019 |
How to apply |
Completed applications should be sent by email to Dr. A. Muthukrishnan (muthukrishnan[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in), WITH THE SUBJECT LINE “Application for JRF – Your Name". The application should contain a detailed resume, contact details (phone number, email and postal address), a photograph, scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications and reprints of papers if any. Research experience should be supported by a certificate from the previous employer(s). Candidates should bring originals of all applicable certificates (qualifying degrees, national examinations, etc) during the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview. Applications failing to the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected. |
The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email on details of interview date, time and venue.
A printed copy of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview.
Applicants must bring all certificates (original + one copy) at the time of interview for the purpose of verification.