Research Associate Position at IISER Kolkata, India

About Position/Job

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata invites applications for a Research Associate (RA-1) position in Chemistry under the supervision of Dr. Dibyendu Das, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences. The project focuses on cutting-edge work in organic molecules, peptide nanostructures, and supramolecular materials supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong research background in organic, physical, or biochemistry to work on innovative material design in an interdisciplinary environment.

Position/Job Details

Position: Research Associate (RA-1)
Institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata
Department: Department of Chemical Sciences
Research Field: Chemistry
Location: Kolkata, India
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Research Position
Start Date (Anticipated): June 2025
Working Hours: As per IISER norms (Full-time)
Salary Range: ₹47,000/month + 24% HRA
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Supramolecular Chemistry
Organic Molecule Synthesis
Peptide-based Nanostructures
Functional Materials
Out-of-Equilibrium Systems

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Organic Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Biochemistry
Strong publication record in international journals
Maximum age limit: 35 years as on May 14, 2025 (relaxable as per GoI norms)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in synthetic organic chemistry and peptide chemistry
Qualified NET-JRF (desirable)

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out synthesis and characterization of organic and peptide-based nanomaterials
Conducting laboratory-based research and data analysis
Preparing manuscripts and contributing to ongoing research goals of the PI
Coordinating with other researchers and lab members