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CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, a premier research laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), invites applications from enthusiastic, young Indian researchers. CSIR-IICT is a multidisciplinary institute with strengths in Organic Chemistry, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Lipid Science & Technology, Chemical Biology, and Chemical/Environmental/Design Engineering.
This is a significant opportunity for individuals with an excellent academic record and proven achievements to pursue a career in Research/S&T Management.
💼 Key Vacancy Details
| Category | Information |
| Post Title | Scientist |
| Number of Posts | 07 (UR – 03, EWS – 01, OBC(NCL) – 02, UR-PwBD (HH) – 01) |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level – 11 |
| Total Emoluments (Approx.) | Rs. 1,34,907/- per month (inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA in Class ‘X’ City) |
| Upper Age Limit | 32 years (as of October 30, 2025) |
| Online Application Start Date | October 01, 2025 (09:00 AM onwards) |
| Online Application End Date | October 30, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
🔬 Post-Wise Essential Qualifications and Job Descriptions
The 7 Scientist positions are specialized across various domains within Chemical Technology and allied sciences:
1. Post Code: S-01 (OBC – 1 Post)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry with homogeneous catalysis as the core area of research.
- Desirable: Experience in homogeneous catalysis, Organometallic Chemistry, coordination chemistry, design/synthesis of metal catalysts, and their application in fine/specialty chemicals. Post-doctoral/industry experience preferred.
- Job Description: Work in homogeneous catalysis, synthesis of metal catalysts, and their application in processes for fine/specialty chemicals.
2. Post Code: S-02 (UR – 1 Post)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/Physical Sciences with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) methods and developments as the core area of research.
- Desirable: Experience in development of high-resolution solution-state/solid-state NMR methods and applications to Biosolids/Material Science/Polymers/Structural Organic Chemistry. Hands-on experience in pulse programming and NMR instrumentation. Post-doctoral experience preferred.
- Job Description: Work in analytical and structural chemistry, as well as interdisciplinary R&D projects.
3. Post Code: S-03 (UR – 1 Post)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry with synthesis of oligonucleotides/oligosaccharides/peptides/antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) as the core area of research.
- Desirable: Experience in the synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides/oligosaccharides/peptides/ADCs or related APIs. Post-doctoral/industry experience preferred.
- Job Description: Work in the mentioned areas and related translational research projects.
4. Post Code: S-04 (OBC – 1 Post)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. submitted in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Biotechnology/Bio-Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Biological Sciences with Anaerobic Digestion as the core area of research OR M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Biotechnology/Bio-Engineering/Environmental Engineering with Anaerobic Digestion as the core area of research.
- Desirable: Experience in anaerobic digestion of organic waste for bioenergy/biogas/biochemicals. Hands-on experience in design/operation of high-rate bio-digesters. Post-doctoral/industry/field experience preferred.
- Job Description: Work in anaerobic digestion towards biogas generation, bio-engineering in low-carbon and sustainable processes/technologies.
5. Post Code: S-05 (UR-PwBD (HH) – 1 Post)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. submitted in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Mechanical Engineering with process modelling, simulation and design/Process Engineering as the core area of research OR M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Mechanical Engineering with process modelling, simulation and design/Process Engineering as the core area of research.
- Desirable: Experience in process modelling, simulation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), optimization, and process design for various unit operations, plant-wide modelling, pilot/commercial plant design through scale-up, mechanical design of process equipment & modelling (AutoCAD, PDS, PVELITE). Industry research experience preferred.
- Job Description: Work in process modelling, simulation, and process design, and actively pursue basic and translational research towards novel processes for industrial chemicals, agrochemicals, APIs, drugs, intermediates, and scale-up studies.
6. Post Code: S-06 (UR – 1 Post)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology OR M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology with Computational chemistry as the core area of research.
- Desirable: Experience in wave function theory, density functional theory, classical force fields, kinetic modeling, AI/ML techniques for catalyst/material prediction and reaction mechanisms. Expertise with LAMMPS, coding & scripting in material science.
- Job Description: Work in computational chemistry, in association with experimental scientists, and pursue translational research relevant to R&D programs.
7. Post Code: S-07 (EWS – 1 Post)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology with Membrane/Adsorption based separation processes as the core area of research OR M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology with Membrane/Adsorption based separation processes as the core area of research.
- Desirable: Experience in the development of membranes/adsorbents and membrane/adsorption-based processes/devices for gas/liquid separation, CO2 capture, membrane electrolysis.
- Job Description: Work in the specified area of research and pursue translational research in membrane-based separation processes relevant to R&D programs and projects.
📜 General Information and Conditions
- Benefits: Posts carry usual allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as admissible to Central Government employees, plus medical reimbursement, LTC, Children’s Education Allowances. Governed by ‘National Pension System’. Excellent opportunities for career advancement under Assessment Promotion scheme.
- Citizenship: Applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Application: Apply online only. All essential qualifications, experience, and age must be met by the closing date of online application.
- Ph.D. Submitted: Candidates with a Ph.D. (submitted) must provide valid documentary proof of thesis submission date.
- NOC: Applicants currently working in CSIR/Government Organizations/Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Universities/PSUs as regular employees must upload a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from their employer with the online application.
- Shortlisting: A Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing candidates for interviews. All information in the application must be accurate and complete.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years) and other categories as per GoI rules.
- All India Service Liability (AISL): Selected candidates may be asked to serve anywhere in the country.
- Interviews: Outstation candidates may request online or in-absentia interviews. Travel fare reimbursement for eligible candidates.
- Updates: All updates, notices, addendum, or corrigendum will be posted solely on the CSIR-IICT official website.
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