Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Fixed Salary

Summary: Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Fixed Salary of ₹31,000 p.m. in a Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) sponsored project entitled "Design and development of kinetically stable electrolytes for next-gen Li-ion batteries (ElectroLiion)". The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The project is sanctioned until October 2024. Housing Rent Allowance (HRA) will be provided as per institute rules if campus accommodation is not available.

Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Subject Area: Science and Engineering Research in Battery Technology

Location: Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, Varanasi-221005, U.P.

Eligibility/Qualification:

• First-class graduate in B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical Engineering or allied branches, or M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics with a valid GATE/NET score.
• OR
• M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or allied branches with a minimum of 60% marks.

Job Description:

• Design and development of kinetically stable electrolytes for next-gen Li-ion batteries.
• Conducting electrochemical characterisation experiments.
• Collaborating with the project team and assisting in research activities.
• Analyzing data and preparing technical reports.
• Any other tasks assigned by the project investigator.

Salary: ₹31,000 per month (Fixed Salary)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application in the prescribed format (attached) along with self-attested copies of all mark sheets, certificates, and details of any research or other experience, if applicable. The application should be sent as a soft copy with the subject line "Application for JRF Position" to abir.che@iitbhu.ac.in. The hard copy of the application should reach the following address on or before June 05, 2023:

Dr. Abir Ghosh

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Varanasi-221005, U.P.

Last Date for Apply: 05 June 2023

Contact Details:

Dr. Abir Ghosh

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Varanasi-221005, U.P.

Note:

• The candidates should possess the essential qualifications mentioned above.
• The upper age limit is 28 years, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates as per GOI rules.
• SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules, given that all other factors are equal.
• No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.