NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PATNA

(An Institute under Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)

ASHOK RAJPATH, PATNA 800 005 (BIHAR)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Assistant (PA)

Project Title

Surface-Immobilized Growth of Anisotropic Noble Metal Nanoparticles: Spectroscopic Investigation and Application

Ref. No.

File No. ECR/2016/001597

Position

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Assistant (PA) 01 post (Temporary position)

Consolidated Compensation

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs.25,000/ per month for first two years, and based on performance, the position may be extended to one more year with the emolument @ Rs. 28,000/- per month. (HRA admissible as per Central Government norms)

Project Assistant (PA): Rs. 14,000/- per month for the first two years, and based on performance, the position may be extended to one more year with the emolument @ Rs. 16,000/- per month. (HRA admissible as per Central Government norms)

PI

Dr. ANIRUDDHA PAUL, Department of Chemistry, NIT Patna

Department

Chemistry

Qualifications & Experience

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics/Material Science with at least 55% marks and a valid GATE score / NET (JRF/LS) -qualified.

Project Assistant (PA): M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics/Material Science with at least 55% marks without NET/GATE. However preference will be given to NET/GATE qualified candidate.

Specialization: Candidates with specialization in Physical Chemistry / Material Chemistry/ Optics and Electromagnetics will be given preference. Firsthand experience in nanomaterial synthesis and optical spectroscopy are preferable.

Age Limit

28 Years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ PH/ Female will be given as per DST norms.)

More Information

The assignment is purely temporary in nature and it is co-terminus with the project.

If selected, initially the position will be offered for 01 year. Appointment may be extended on yearly basis maximum up to total tenure of 03 years depending upon the performance of the candidate.

Candidate selected for this position can also register for the regular PhD program provided the candidate satisfies the eligibility criterion for PhD program in NIT Patna.

Candidates should have an active interest on the research in the specialized subject area and a long term goal of pursuing Ph.D. in the same subject.

Sponsor

DST, SERB, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Last Date of Application

April 30, 2017

Procedure of Application

Application on a plain paper along with complete bio data and self-attested photocopies of all testimonials (including that of expertise and experience, if any) should reach on/before 30th April, 2017 to the Principle Investigator (PI) by post to the following address: Dr. Aniruddha Paul, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Patna, Ashok Rajpath, Patna-800005. The envelope should be superscripted as Application for the Post of JRF/PA under DST-SERB Project: ECR/2016/001597". An advance copy of the application also should be sent by email (aniruddha@nitp.ac.in ) along with scanned copy of all testimonials. Shortlisted candidates fulfilling the criteria will be intimated on date of interview by email only. Declaration of result will be informed by email to the selected candidate only.

Registrar