Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Water Filtration Research Project

Summary: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is seeking a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a research project funded by the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) in the area of water filtration. The project aims to develop novel adsorbents and prototype a powerless water filter. The successful candidate will work on synthesizing and analyzing advanced/nanomaterials, designing the water filter, and evaluating its performance in the field.

Designation: Junior Research Fellow

Subject Area: Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or allied branches

Location: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Near Palaj, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat, India

Eligibility/Qualification: MTech/Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or allied branches with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10 (or 60% aggregate). Alternatively, Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Science from allied branches with minimum CGPA of 6.5/10.0 (or 60% aggregate) and NET qualification. Essential qualification/experience will be as per the funding agency’s norms.

Job Description: The selected candidate will work on developing novel adsorbents and prototyping a powerless water filter for the purification of impurities present in water. The responsibilities include synthesizing and analyzing advanced/nanomaterials, designing the water filter, evaluating its performance, and coordinating with the Co-PI and other researchers for successful project completion. Additionally, the candidate will work on laboratory development, project documentation, and presentation.

Salary: Remuneration is Rs 31,000.00 per month.

How to Apply:

Step 1 (Mandatory): Fill the google form: https://forms.gle/tNtXYwy6ByTRXBHw8

Step 2 (Mandatory): Send your applications via email to Prof. Biswajit Saha (bsaha@iitgn.ac.in).

The following documents must be sent as a single pdf attachment to the above-mentioned email:

1. Updated CV
2. List of all publication
3. One-page summary of previous research work
4. A short note explaining the reason for taking up this JRF position
5. Name, address, contact number, and email id of three potential referees

Last Date for Apply: Two weeks from the date of this advertisement

Note: Queries may be directed to Prof. Biswajit Saha.