NIT Rourkela Recruitment: Dept. Chemical Engineering, NIT Rourkela has released notification for the engagement of Junior Research Fellowship(JRF) on contractual basis.
Chemical Engineering Dept., NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(NIT) ROURKELA invites applications from eligible candidates for the engagement of Junior Research Fellowship(JRF) on contractual basis. The applicants are suggested to go through the following details of vacancy before applying the post
Details of NIT Rourkela Recruitment
| Name of the post | Department | No. of Post |
|---|---|---|
| JRF | Chemical Engineering | one(01) |
| Name of the project |
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| “Computational Insights into Non-Sulfonamide Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors for Disease-Specific Treatments: A Blueprint for Drug Design Development” |
| Project Tenure |
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| Two(02) years Eight(11) months |
| PI (Principal Investigator) |
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| Prof. Shashi Kumar E-mail: kumars@nitrkl.ac.in Mob: 8409777792 |
| Remuneration |
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| The JRF will receive Rs. 37,000/-per month as remuneration plus HRA (if applicable) for 1st and 2nd year, for 3rd year it is Rs. 42,000/-per month+ HRA |
| Educational Qualification |
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| M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Petroleum Engineering/Chemical Technology/Biotechnology/Nanotechnology/Computer Science & Engineering or allied engineering branches with valid NET (Including Lectureship)/GATE qualification and B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Petroleum Engineering/Chemical Technology/Biotechnology/Nanotechnology/Civil Engineering/Computer Science & Engineering with valid NET (Including Lectureship)/GATE qualification OR M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biophysics/Environmental Science with valid NET (Including Lectureship)/GATE qualification Desirable Experience / Software / Skillset & Desirable Qualification: Solid background in molecular biology, bioinformatics, computational chemistry, or similar disciplines. Candidates with the following will be given preference: Molecular simulations, computational drug design, molecular modeling, or bioinformatics-related coursework or prior experience; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; familiarity with tools or software used in molecular simulations and molecular docking; and basic to intermediate programming skills in languages like Python and/or Fortran, among others |
| Age Limit |
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| The maximum age to apply for a project role is 28 years old; this can be lowered to 5 years for candidates who are female, PWD, or members of Schedule Castes or Schedule Tribes, and 3 years for OBCs (non-creamy layer candidates). The upper age limit will be calculated as of the application deadline. |
Job Descriptions:
- To use theoretical approaches to research the assigned topic
- To interpret and analyze data from sophisticated simulation techniques
- To prepare technical documents, scientific reports, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
- To help with the design and optimization of simulations protocols As needed, to present research findings at conferences, workshops, and project meetings
How to apply:
The candidate must submit a soft copy of their completed and signed application together with any supporting documentation, such as research papers, work experience certificates, and documents detailing their educational background, including mark sheets and/or certificates that show their percentage of marks or division. It can be created as a single PDF document and emailed with the “Advertisement No.”.
General Instructions:
- Where applicable, experience in a discipline or field of work will be counted after the date on which the candidate has earned the minimal level of education required for that role. Having the bare minimum of qualifications does not ensure an interview invitation.
- Shortlisted candidates will be chosen on the basis of their qualifications and the project’s demand. If any information or documents submitted are suppressed, the selection or joining will be canceled.
- NIT Rourkela retains the discretion to establish more stringent requirements for selecting qualified applicants from those who meet the project post’s stated qualifications.
- Only those who have been shortlisted will be notified for the online interview.
Important Dates:
The last date of receiving application is 06/06/2025
Date & Time of Interview :09/06/2025 at 10.00 AM.
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