Department of Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP POSITION

The Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee invites applications from outstanding and enthusiastic researchers for post-doctoral position under the mentorship of Dr. Anuj Sharma (Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry), focused on Design of Novel Chemical Methods through Sustainable Chemistry

The Prospective candidate is expected to have a strong background in organic synthesis like photocatalysis, organocatalysis, mechanochemistry, multicomponent reactions andtransition metal catalysedsynthesis. Candidate should be passionate about working on cutting edgeresearch in organic synthesis leading to high impact product and services which can form leads for further quests in application domain. Apart from research,the candidate may be entrusted with other academic responsibilities as deemed fit by the department.

The last datefor acceptance of the detailed applicationsis 10thJanuary, 2019.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

The prospective candidate should have a Ph.D in Chemistry and throughout 1st class (from 12th onwards) from a gooduniversity/institute with five SCI publications out of which three should be as primary or single author in the related area and a strong knowledge of organic synthesis.

Duration and Fellowship amount:

The duration of the fellowship will be of one yearextendable to another year depending upon the progress of the candidate. The candidate is expected to join the Department as soon as offer letter has been released, The fellow will receive pay as below in addition with the contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- per annum.

Rs. 50,000/- per month for a fresh Ph.D

Rs. 55,000/- per month for a Ph.D with two years of experience

How to apply:

Candidates can apply with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, copies of three most significant publications, research statement describing past research and plans for future research by both regular and e-mail, to:

Professor and Head

Department of Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology

Roorkee-247667

INDIA

Email: chemt@iitr.ac.in

Phone (office): +91-1332-284381

Notes:

(i) All the postdoctoral fellows (PDF) will be registered as IIT Roorkee students for availing the facilities of accommodation, hospital, medical insurance scheme, computer centre, library, sports etc. They will also be governed by the leave rules as applicable to the post graduate students.

(ii) The candidates called for presentation/discussion/interview will be paid II-AC train fare from their place of residence/work and back by the shortest route within India.

About the Department:

The Department of Chemistry was established in 1960. It is , since then, engaged in providing highest level and quality of academic education. The main focus of the teaching and research in the department is centred on interdisciplinary themes which have gained worldwide attention and appreciation.

This department features a 24 member faculty with expertise in frontier areas of research. Active research in the areas of asymmetric synthesis, heterocyclic synthesis, organometallic catalysis, organic functional materials, ion selective sensors, polymeric membranes, electro-organic chemistry of nucleosides/nucleotides, nanomaterials, photochemistry, extraction of heavy metals, resolution of therapeutic enantiomers, organotin compounds, protein sequencing, bioinorganic chemistry and origin of life, theoretical chemistry are being pursued. The faculty members have contributed towards the publication of over 10 books, 400 research papers andmany patents in the last five years (more than 1500 papers in all). There are about 20 research projects sponsored by various government organizations (MHRD, DST, CSIR, AICTE, DRDO, ISRO) and industries.

For more details, Please visit: http://www.iitr.ac.in/departments/CY/pages/index.html

About the Institute:

The Roorkee College was established in 1847 AD as the First Engineering College in the British Empire. The College was renamed as The Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1854. It was given the status of University by Act No. IX of 1948 of the United Province (Uttar Pradesh) in recognition of its performance and its potential and keeping in view the needs of post-independent India.PanditJawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, presented the Charter in November 1949 elevating the erstwhile college to the First Engineering University of Independent India.

Since its establishment, the University of Roorkee has played a vital role in providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research. The University ranked amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been considered a trend-setter in the area of education and research in the field of science, technology, and engineering. The University entered 150th year of its existence in one or other form in October 1996.

On the 21st September 2001, the University was declared an institute of national importance, by passing a bill in the parliament, changing its status from University of Roorkee to Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Thus another jewel was added into the already glittering crown in the History of this Institute.

For more details, Please visit: http://www.iitr.ac.in

Professor and Head

Department of Chemistry