Job Description

Advertisement for the position of Project Assistant at the

Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology

Hyderabad

Applications are invited from talented, motivated candidates for a research project in


the Department of Chemistry of the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)


on a Department of Science & Technology (DST-SERB) funded project

Name of the position

Project Assistant

Title of the project

Catalytic production of bio-polymer precursors using


active site-tailored zeolites

Funding Agency

DST-SERB

Name of PI

Dr. Sudarsanam Putla


(sudarsanam.putla@chy.iith.ac.in)

Duration of the position

6 months (possible extension based on performance)

Remuneration

As per standard government norms (DST pay scales)

Application Submission

Eligible candidates should apply with their CV via email


to sudarsanam.putla@chy.iith.ac.in

on or before 11th

March 2025, 17.00 hrs,

with the subject marked as


"Project Assistant-SERB Application on


Heterogeneous Catalysis". Candidate should provide a


short justification note to support his/her application.

Qualifications

M.Sc. Chemistry with minimum 60% marks with Gate


or NET qualification and adequate experience in


catalysis research

Skills required

o Experience working in spectroscopy and gas


chromatography techniques


Experience in synthesizing solid catalysts Experience in conducting high-pressure
reactions

How to apply:

Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria should apply with their CV via
email to sudarsanam.putla@chy.iith.ac.in

on or before 11th March 2025,

17.00 hrs

, with the subject marked as "Project assistant-SERB Application


on Heterogeneous Catalysis".


Candidate should provide ashort justification note to support his/her
application.

Selection procedure:

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility criteria, academic
record, and relevant experience.


Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email for the

in-

person interview

by the selection committee.


Merely meeting the criteria may not guarantee a call for an interview. Candidates with prior experience in the relevant area will be given preference. The position will be left vacant and a new advertisement with an extended
date will be given if no suitable candidate is found.

Other information:

* Please note that the position is on-site & within the IITH campus.