CSIR-NCL is hiring- Project Associate-I

Organization: CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune
Project Title: Depolymerization of Polyurethanes: Conventional & Electrochemical Strategies to Synthesize Value-Added Chemicals
Sponsoring Agency: Covestro (India) Private Limited
Application Deadline: 19th June 2025


Position Details

  • Post Name: Project Associate-I
  • Number of Vacancies: 04
  • Project Code: CSR000926
  • Division: Organic Chemistry (ORG)
  • Employment Type: Temporary (Initial tenure: 6 months, extendable based on project requirements)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
  • Desirable Qualifications:
  • Research experience in organic synthesis and metal catalysis.
  • Age Limit:
  • Maximum 35 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates).

Job Responsibilities

  • Synthesize ligands, catalysts, and polyurethanes.
  • Design catalysts for chemical and electrochemical depolymerization of polyurethanes.
  • Characterize synthesized polymers and depolymerization products.

Salary & Emoluments

  • ₹31,000/month + HRA for candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET/GATE or equivalent national-level exams.
  • ₹25,000/month + HRA for others.

How to Apply

  • Scanned photograph (<50 KB) and signature (<25 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
  • PDF copies of mark sheets (SSC, HSC, Graduation, Master’s, etc.).
  • Deadline: 19th June 2025 (Late applications will not be considered).

Selection Process

  • Screening: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via the NCL website/divisional notice board by 21st June 2025.
  • Interview:
  • Date: 23rd June 2025
  • Mode: Online (Microsoft Teams/Google Meet)
  • Note: No separate call letters will be issued; TA/DA not provided.

Contact Information

  • Dr. Ramesh C. Samanta (Project Leader)
  • Email: rc.samanta@ncl.res.in
  • Phone: 020-25902285

Apply here: https://jobs.ncl.res.in/

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