Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2024/242

Applications are invited for the post of one Junior Research Fellow under a DST-sponsored project, entitled “Hydrogen Production from Water Catalyzed by Functionalized NHC-stabilized Nanoparticles and Beyond” under the supervision of Prof. Jitendra K. Bera and Prof. Manabendra Chandra, Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur.

Desirable Qualification and Experience: (i) M.Sc. Chemistry /Physical Chemistry/Inorganic Chemistry from a reputed University/Institute in India with 1^st class and relevant experience, (ii) Valid NET (LS)/GATE score.

• Fundamental understanding of Light-matter interaction, spectroscopy; basic understanding of metal nanoparticles’ optical properties (especially, plasmonics) will a plus point
• Good knowledge of synthesis and functionalization of nanoparticle; prior experience and expertise in this area will be highly desirable
• Knowledge in the characterization of nanoparticles and molecules (TEM, SEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, PXRD).
• Solid understanding of catalysis/photocatalysis, water oxidation: prior experience and expertise in this area will be highly desirable
• Basic understanding of Laser, LED etc.

Nature of work

• Synthesis, functionalization and characterization of nanoparticles.
• Setting up and carrying out photocatalysis reaction (H₂ production from water)
• Analyses of results/data
• Drafting manuscripts

Salary: 43,660/- (per month)

Term of Appointment: The appointment will be purely on a temporary and contractual basis. Initial appointment will be for one year with a possibility of extension up to 3 years (based on the work performance of the fellow).

Number of positions: One

How to Apply: The applicants should email their applications (CV, cover letter, two references, contact details) by E-mail to mchandra@iitk.ac.in (The advertise number should be the ‘subject’ of the application email).

The last date for submitting an online application shall be on or before 10^th October, 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.

Expected date to start the project: 01/11/2024. Campus accommodation may not be available.

Contact:
Prof. Manabendra Chandra, Professor, Department of Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Kalyanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208 016
webpage: https://home.iitk.ac.in/~jbera/, https://home.iitk.ac.in/~mchandra/