Department of Chemical Engineering

Thapar University, Patiala-147 004, Punjab

October 25, 2017

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN CSIR SPONSORED PROJECT

Thapar University (TU), one of leading centers for research and teaching in the country, provides excellent facilities and ideal atmosphere to persue research in advanced fields of Science & Technology. TU invites application for the post of RA in a CSIR sponsored research project entitled Polylactide-polypropylene blends: Preparation, characterization, degradability and eco-toxicity studies. Eligible candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and want to persue higher education in this advanced field of Science & Technology, may send their curriculum vitae along with contact details of two referees either by email (hbhunia@thapar.edu) or through post on or before November 10, 2017. TU reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for short-listing the eligible candidates for the personal interview; short-listed candidates will be called by e-mail only. The original certificates should be brought for verification at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.

Position: 1-RA (Research Associate)

Qualifications: Ph.D. in (Chemical Engg/Polymer Engg./Biochemical Engg.) OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design & development experience after M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engg./Polymer Engg./Biochemical Engg./Environmental Engg. GATE qualified candidates will be preferred.

Duration of project: The duration of the project is three years. However, the initial appointment will be for one year, and may be extended based on the candidates performance. The appointment is purely temporary and will be coterminous with the completion of the project.

Age Limit: 35 years as on November 10, 2017.

Fellowship and other allowances: Research Associate@Rs 36,000/-pm plus HRA/MA (as per CSIR norms).

Benefits: The selected candidate has the provision to register for Ph.D. program of the university, as per the prevailing University guidelines. GATE qualified candidates may also be given half tuition fee waiver as per University norms.

(Haripada Bhunia)

Principle Investigator

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