Interview for Ph.D, M.Pharm, MSc under various sponsored projects at IICT

CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad is a Premier Research Laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. CSIR-IICT is a multi-disciplinary Institute with proven strengths in Organic Chemistry (drugs, agro chemicals and industrial organics), Inorganic and Physical Chemistry including Catalysis, Lipid Science & Technology, Organic Coatings & Polymers, Chemical Biology, Chemical Engineering and Design Engineering.

CSIR – IICT is conducting Walk-in-Interview on 01.05.2024 & 02.05.2024 for the following positions under various sponsored projects purely on temporary basis.

Walk-in-Interview dated 01-05-2024

Senior Project Associate or Project Associate- II or Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Value Addition in Castor : Product, Process and Sensor Development
Stipend/ Emoluments : Senior Project Associate Rs. 42,000+HRA (Or)
Project Associate- II Rs.. 28,000+HRA (Or)
Project Associate- I Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs.. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 03
Essential & Desirable qualification in the area/discipline :
Senior Project Associate Essential Qualification MSc in Organic Chemistry / Oils & Fats with 4 years’ R&D experience in Industrial & Academic Institutions in the area of Oils & Fats/ Lipid Science and Technology (Or) M.Tech in Oil Technology with 2 years’ R&D experience in Industrial & Academic Institutions in the area of Oils & Fats/ Lipid Science and Technology
Desirable Qualification: Ph.D awarded/ submitted in the areas of Oils & Fats/ Lipid Science & Technology / Organic Chemistry with R&D experience in process development (Or)
Project Associate- II
Essential Qualification MSc in Chemistry with 2 years’ R&D experience (Or) B.Tech in Oil Technology/ Paints/ Coatings with 2 years’ R&D experience
Desirable Qualification : M.Tech in Oil Technology/ B.Tech or M.Sc in Organic Chemistry with 2 years’ R&D experience (Or)
Project Associate- I Essential Qualification MSc in Chemistry (Or) B.Tech in Chemical Engg.
Desirable Qualification: M.Sc in Organic Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Oils & Fats or M.Tech in Oil Technology/ B.Tech with 2 years’ R&D or B.Tech in Chemical Sciences with 2 years’ R&D experience
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : SPA:- 40 PA-II/I:- 35

Senior Project Associate
Name of the Project : Design and development of vapor phase catalytic ammoxidation for conversion of dilute bioethanol to acetonitrile
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs.42,000+HRA
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry with 4 years’ research experience
Desirable Qualification: Research experience preferable in catalysi
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Senior Project Associate
Name of the Project : Ab initio insights into the molecular level mechanism of sorption enhanced steam methane reforming on hybrid materials
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 42,000/- (Consolidated)
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : Ph.D in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in computational chemistry
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Senior Project Associate
Name of the Project : Direct air capture of CO2 using phase-change amines and adsorption
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 42,000/- (Consolidated)
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : Ph.D in Chemistry (Or) M.Sc in Chemistry with 4 years R&D experience
Desirable Qualification : Experience in organic synthesis and characterization
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Junior Research Fellow (P)
Name of the Project : Exploration of Binding Kinetics and Relaxation Dynamics of Newly Designed Perovskite-Macrocyclic Tetrapyrrole Nanocomposites Towards Solar Cell Application
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000+HRA
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Physical Sciences / Chemical Sciences / Material Science/ Spectroscopy with National Eligibility tests-CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or Valid GATE or JEST
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- II
Name of the Project : Specialty Chemicals for industrial Applications WP1-T2:E8-Natural oil based Pu dispersions for use in finishing formulation
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 35,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 28,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry/ Polymer Science/ Paints/ Coatings with 2 years’ experience in R&D in industry or academic institutions or Science and Technology Organisations
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Centre of Excellence on Polymer Coatings for Decorative, Protective and Strategic Applications
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Specialization in Organic/ Polymer Chemistry
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Polymer Coatings for Decorative, Protective and Strategic Applications
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry/ Polymer Science
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Organic/ Polymer Synthesis
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : CSIR Mission Mode Project “Specialty Chemicals for industrial Applications” WP4-T1:E5-additives from oil industry- lecithin/Lysolecithin
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Specialization in Organic Chemistry
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : CSIR Mission Mode Project “Specialty Chemicals for industrial Applications” WP4-T1:E1- Renewable resource-based dimer acids as platform chemicals: Functional Resins, Additives, and Coatings
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 03
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Specialization in Organic Chemistry
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : CSIR Mission Mode Project “Specialty Chemicals for industrial Applications” WP4-T1:E4-Bio- inspired mineralization of functionalized nanomaterials for Antibacterial-coating on fabrics
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Physical Chemistry and Research experience in nanomaterials for coating application
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Analysis Coal Referral Samples
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of positions : 03
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry/ Geology
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Coal analysis
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Quantification of five marker compounds in the germplasm accessions of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000/- (Consolidated)
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Organic Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Candidate should have experience in handling in HPLC for the quantification of NP Markers
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Technical Support-III
Name of the Project : Development of novel multicomponent therapeutics as NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors against ulcerative colitis
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs.28,000+HRA
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Analytical Chemistry (Or) M. Pharma in Pharmaceutical Analysis
Desirable Qualification : First Class Preferable. Hands on experience in HPLC & LC-MS
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Walk-in-Interview dated 02-05-2024

Research Associate-I (P)
Name of the Project : Development and demonstration of CO2 capture from coal gasification pilot plant and its utilization through direct catalytic conversion to DME
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 58,000+HRA
No of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : Ph.D in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Experience in catalysis & handling high pressure reaction
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Senior Project Associate
Name of the Project : Process development for COX (x=CO and / or CO2) free H2 production by CH4 pyrolysis in molten media
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 42,000+HRA
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry with 4 years’ experience (or) M.Tech in Chemical or Allied Engg. with 2 years’ experience (or) B.Tech in Chemical or Allied Engg. with 4 years’ experience
Desirable Qualification : Candidates with experience in R&D in relevant area are preferred
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Junior Research Fellow (P) OR Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Development and demonstration of CO2 capture from coal gasification pilot plant and its utilization through direct catalytic conversion to DME
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 37,000+HRA or Rs. 25,000+HRA
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Junior Research Fellow (P) Essential Qualification M.Sc in Chemistry/ B.Tech in Chemical or Allied Engg with National Eligibility tests-CSIR-UGC- NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or Valid GATE
Desirable Qualification: Experience in relevant area (Or)
Project Associate- I Essential Qualification M.Sc in Chemistry/ B.Tech in Chemical or Allied Engg /
Desirable Qualification : Experience in relevant area
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : CSIR Mission Mode Project “Specialty Chemicals for industrial Applications” WP4-T1:E1- Renewable resource-based dimer acids as platform chemicals: Functional Resins, Additives, and Coatings
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Microbiology/ Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Specialization in basic microbial techniques and anti-microbial activity
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for Affordable Health Care (API- AHC)
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs. 31,000+HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests- CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions and Rs. 25,000+HRA for others who don’t qualify above
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : M.Sc in Biochemistry / Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Minimum one year experience in microbial protein expression & purification, handling enzymatic reactions. NET/GATE qualifications
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Process development for COX (x=CO and / or CO2) free H2 production by CH4 pyrolysis in molten media
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs.25,000+HRA
No of positions : 03
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry (or) B.Tech in Chemical or Allied Engg./ Mechanical Engg.
Desirable Qualification : M.Sc candidates to have experience in relevant area/ catalysis
B.Tech candidates to have M.Tech/ experience in relevant area
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Bio-Electro catalytic Device to enhance chemical waste water treatment
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs.25,000+HRA
No of positions : 02
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Chemical Engg/ Biochemical Engg/ Environmental Engg/ Biotechnology (or) M.Sc in Bioinformatics/ Molecular modelling
Desirable Qualification : 1 year of experience in wastewater treatment process ; 1 year of experience in Bioinformatics
B.Tech candidates to have M.Tech/ experience in relevant area
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate- I
Name of the Project : Development of durable and Compostable products based on natural fibers from JRS
Stipend/ Emoluments : Rs.25,000 (Consolidated)
No of positions : 01
Essential & Desirable qualification : Essential Qualification : MSc in Chemistry (Or) B.E. in Chemical / Polymer
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Polymer processing
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

• Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the date of interview.
• Experience shall be counted after obtaining the minimum prescribed qualification
• Candidates possessing essential qualification in the required area/discipline only should apply, others are not eligible. Result awaited candidates are not eligible.

Note
1. The above age limits are relaxable for candidates of statutory groups (SC/ST/OBC) and PWD candidates as per Govt. of India/ CSIR instructions on the subject.
2. The candidates who have already served CSIR-IICT or any other lab/institute of CSIR as any Project Assistant / Project Fellow / JRF (in contract R&D projects) / SRF (in contract R&D projects) / Research Associate etc., for a total period of 5 years or more are not eligible for these engagements. The candidates who have served for a period less than 5 years will have tenure up to remaining period till completion of 5 years.
3. CSIR-IICT reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the award in case of any discrepancy found, in the candidature of any selected candidate at any stage.
4. The selection will be on the basis of interview & skill test if applicable will be conducted for suitable posts.
5. CSIR-IICT reserves the right not to fill up a particular position, if it so desires. The number of vacancies indicated above may vary at the time of actual selection.
6. The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications for that position.
7. Candidates without any documents as prescribed will not be allowed for the interview. Non-submission of essential documents will entail forfeiture of candidature and the same will not be entertained for exemption, if any.
8. The engagement will be purely on temporary basis initially for a period up to six months which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the sponsored project / satisfactory performance or conduct of the fellow as the case may be and does not entitle him/her for any permanent position in CSIR/IICT.
9. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
10. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained

Candidates who fulfill the under-mentioned criteria of age, educational qualifications, experience etc., may appear for walk-in-interview with the duly filled application form (download the application form from CSIR-IICT Website) along with one set of attested relevant documents (certificates of all educational qualifications from matric/10th onwards, valid NET/GATE etc, Experience, DOB, latest Category/Caste etc) and appear for walk in interview. Candidates are required to bring all the original certificates for verification. Candidates should register their names for walk-in-interview between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM from Post Code 01 to 14 on 01.05.2024; from Post Code 15 to 25 on 02.05.2024 respectively.