Junior Research Fellow Position for a project titled- “AI-Optimised Sustainable Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater through Integrated Decontamination System”

Job Title
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Number of Posts
One (01)

Project Title
AI-Optimised Sustainable Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater through Integrated Decontamination System

Principal Investigator
Prof. Gopinath Halder, Department of Chemical Engineering

Duration
3 years (purely temporary, or up to the end of project duration, whichever is earlier)

Location
National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Department of Chemical Engineering, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur 713209, West Bengal

Salary

• 1st and 2nd year: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (as per DST or institute norms, whichever is applicable) per month.
• 3rd year: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA (as per DST or institute norms, whichever is applicable) per month.
• Accommodation inside NITD campus is subjected to availability. If availed, HRA will not be given.

Eligibility Qualifications

• M.E/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engg, Biochemistry, Environmental Engg, Civil Engg, Bioprocess Engg, Microbiology or allied subject with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks from any recognized Institute/University.
• OR
• M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology with:
• Valid NET/GATE score OR any other National level examinations conducted by Central Govt. Departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, IIT, IISc. IISER etc.
• A minimum of 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks from any recognized Institute/University.
• Working experience in the field of membrane-driven wastewater treatment technology or related field with publications is preferable.
• NET/GATE qualified candidate will be preferred.
• Selected candidate must register for PhD program under this project.

Last Date
July 28, 2026

How to Apply

• Send a cover letter and complete bio-data to the Principal Investigator via E-mail ID: ghalder.che@nitdgp.ac.in
• The email subject line must be: “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow under ANRF-IRG Project”
• Bio-data must include:
• Communicating address
• Date of birth
• Email
• Contact no
• Educational qualifications starting from 10th level
• Marks obtained
• Division/class
• Subject taken
• Board/university
• GATE/NET qualified with score and validity
• Relevant research experience (if any)
• Publications
• Research interests