Applications are invited for one temporary of PROJECT SCIENTIST position for the DST sponsored project, titled "Swarnajayanti Fellowship and Project- Organometallic Catalysis" tenable at the Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur under the supervision of the undersigned. The project will involve the synthesis, characterization, catalytic evaluation and computational study of transition metal compounds.

Emoluments: Rs. 22000-2200-44000 per month

The position is temporary for 6 months only.

Essential Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from a reputed institute

Desired qualification: Experience on the inorganic synthesis and handling of air and moisture sensitive compounds.

Interested candidates may send their application to the undersigned on or before October 16, 2013. The application should contain a covering letter, and brief curriculum vitae, consisting of academic record, work experience and any other relevant details. The applicant must also provide names of two referees and their contact information including address, telephone no. and e-mail addresses.

The applications can be sent by email or by regular mail to:

Prof. Jitendra K. Bera
Department of Chemistry
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur 208016
Email: jbera@iitk.ac.in