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Investigation of Unusual Thermal Expansion in Crystalline Organic and Hybrid Materials

Investigation of Unusual Thermal Expansion in Crystalline Organic and Hybrid Materials

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Junior Research Fellow
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School of Physical Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067

Applications were invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow in a DST-SERB funded project entitled "Investigation of Unusual Thermal Expansion in Crystalline Organic and Hybrid Materials" under the supervision of Dr. Dinabandhu Das, School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.


Essential Qualification: The applicant must have M.Sc. degree in Chemistry (Organic / Inorganic) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade with GATE/NET qualification (attach a copy of the scorecard). 
Desirable Qualification: Candidates with experience on synthesis of organic/inorganic molecules and crystallography.

Fellowship/Salary: As per DST norms, Rs. 25,000/- p.m. plus HRA as permissible. 
Duration: The selected candidate will be appointed on purely temporary basis, initially for a period of one year and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years. 
Interested candidates may send their CV along with photocopies of candidate's professional certificates on or before July 20th, 2016 to the following address: 

Dr. Dinabandhu Das (Principal Investigator)
Assistant Professor
School of Physical Science 
Jawaharlal Nehru University 
New Delhi-110067 
E-mail: jnu.dinu@gmail.com

Note: 1. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview at SPS, JNU and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.

2. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing interview.

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