IIT Ropar JRF / Project Assistant Recruitment in Chemistry & Materials Science

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) has released an advertisement for the recruitment of a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Assistant position under an ANRF-PAIR sponsored research project titled “Dynamic research ecosystem for advanced materials (DREAMS)”.
Summary
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for one temporary position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Assistant at IIT Ropar’s Department of Chemistry. The project focuses on sustainable energy conversion and storage systems (electrocatalysis/batteries). Selected candidates may also be considered for Ph.D. admissions at a later stage according to Institute rules.
Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Assistant (1 Position)
Research Area
Sustainable energy conversion/storage system (electrocatalysis/batteries) under the project “Dynamic research ecosystem for advanced materials (DREAMS)”.
Location
Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab – 140001, India.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Academic Qualification: First Class (6.5 grade point out of 10) or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) in Master’s or equivalent degree in Chemistry or Materials Science.
- For JRF Position: Candidates must have qualified NET or GATE.
- For Project Assistant Position: Candidates without NET/GATE qualifications may be considered for the Project Assistant position.
Job Description
- Position Type: Purely temporary. Performance will be reviewed periodically.
- Duration: 3.0 years or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
- Emoluments: As per ANRF rules.
- Supervision: Dr. Tharamani C.N., Co-PI, Department of Chemistry, IIT Ropar.
- Ph.D. Opportunity: The selected candidate may be considered for Ph.D. admissions at a later stage as per Institute rules.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should send their completely filled application form along with their detailed bio-data to the Co-PI via email or post:
- Email: tharamani@iitrpr.ac.in
- Postal Address: Dr. Tharamani C.N., Co-PI, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar-140001, Punjab.
- Office Phone: +91-1881232058
Shortlisted candidates will be notified about the interview date via email.
Last Date to Apply
20/11/2026
Apply Link
Candidates can access the official notification, application form, and faculty profile using the links below: