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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar is inviting applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position to work on an ANRF-sponsored project focused on advanced electrochemical synthetic methods and peptide modification.
Project Overview
- Title: An Electrochemical Editing for Proline and Tryptophan Involving Late-Stage Functionalization, Macrocyclization, and Peptide Modification.
- Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Prabal Banerjee.
- Project No: ANRF/ARG/2025/003347/CS.
Position Details
| Feature | Details |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Emoluments | Rs. 37,000 + HRA per month |
| Duration | 1 year (Extendable up to 3 years/project completion) |
| Immediate Joiner | The position is available for immediate joining. |
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Educational Requirement: MSc, M.Pharm, or equivalent degree in Chemistry.
- Academic Standing: Minimum 60% marks (or CGPA 6.5/10).
- National Exams: Valid GATE / CSIR / LS-NET / GPAT / INSPIRE qualification is mandatory.
- Desirable: Prior research experience in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
Future Prospect: Deserving JRF candidates may be considered for the PhD program at IIT Ropar, provided they meet the institute’s admission criteria at a later stage.
Application Process
Interested candidates must email a single PDF file containing the following to prabal@iitrpr.ac.in on or before April 28, 2026:
- Cover Letter: (1 page) explaining your background and project fit.
- Resume: Detailing all qualifications and experiences.
- Degree Certificates: Soft copies of all educational credentials.
- Entrance Proof: Proof of GATE/NET/GPAT qualification.
Walk-in Interview Details
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Mode: Offline (In-person)
- Venue: Department of Chemistry, IIT Ropar, Rupnagar-140001, Punjab.
Note: Candidates must bring all original certificates. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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