Advertisement for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position for a SERB-CRG project

In the group of Dr. Sugumar Venkataramani

Department of Chemical Sciences,

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali

Sector 81, Knowledge City, S A S Nagar, Mohali, Punjab-140 306

**Note: Walk-in interview postponed:

Revised date will be announced after the situation due to COVID-19 improves**

Title of the project: Radicals of Heterocyclic Compounds and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) – Photochemistry and Thermochemistry Using Matrix Isolation IR and UV-Vis Spectroscopy and Computations

Name of Position: Junior Research Fellow

Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in any Chemistry with GATE/CSIR-NET/JRF qualification. Candidate should be motivated to work in the areas of synthesis, spectroscopy, and computations, and equally possess the strong desire to work as a team and involve in the maintenance of the equipment. 

Work description: The work involves the synthesis of precursors, obtaining the target reactive intermediates through matrix isolation in combination with spectroscopic techniques. Photochemical and pyrolysis methods will be adopted in this regard. Photochemistry and thermochemistry aspects will be studied for both target and other relevant intermediates. Computations will be carried out in understanding the stability, reactivity and mechanistic aspects as well as for spectral interpretation of various reactive species involved in the project.

Emoluments: Emoluments as per DST norms.

Number of Positions: 1

Duration: For one year (extendable up to three years). The project has already started and the selected candidate needs to join immediately.

How to Apply: Please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Sugumar Venkataramani via e-mail, for further queries. E-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..