IISER Kolkata Hiring Research Assistant for Synthesis of Viscosity Modifiers project

IISER Kolkata invites applications for the temporary position of Research Assistant for a period of 6 months in the Department of Chemical Sciences. The project is sponsored by Unilever India, and the candidate will study the effect of various parameters on the controlled/living polymerization of various monomers. Suitable candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with experience in polymer synthesis and characterization with thorough knowledge of photochemistry. The consolidated salary offered for the position is Rs. 25,000 per month. The last date to apply is 25th March 2023, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or in-person oral interview

Applications are invited from the citizens of India for a Research Assistant position for the sponsored project in the Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata. This temporary position is initially for a period of 6 months and is tenable only for the duration of the project. The requisite qualification, experience, etc. are given below:

Project Title Synthesis of Viscosity Modifiers

Reference Number MA-2022-01139N

Funding Agency Unilever India

Job Title: Research Assistant

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Consolidated 25,000/- per month

Coordinator / PI Prof. Raja Shunmugam

Department Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata

Project and Job description

Study the effect of various parameters such as temperature, solvent polarity, nature of catalysts, initiator, etc. on the controlled/living polymerization of various monomers. Candidates having research experience in polymer synthesis and characterization with a thorough knowledge of photochemistry will be preferred.

Qualifications Suitable candidates must submit their thesis or have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a lot of experience in Photo Chemistry.

Age limit Upper age limit: 32 years on the day on which the application is made. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.

Application Fee Nil

How To Apply: A detailed CV along with the list of referees must be emailed to [email protected] latest by 25th March 2023. Subject Line (another subject line may not be considered): Application for Research Assistant (Unilever) position

Interview Short-listed applicants will be invited (via email) for an online or in-person oral interview Conditions The candidate has to make logistics provision for the online interviews. The decision of the selection committee will be final. The selected candidate may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of tenure if performance to date is not deemed satisfactory.

For further information, write to Dr. R. Shunmugam at [email protected]

Last Date To Apply: 25th March 2023

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