About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 16-02-2026 | Ends On: 07-03-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Post Graduates (M.Tech.) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Maharashtra | |
1 Junior Research Fellow (Department of Chemical) vacancy at Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai (ICT Mumbai)
Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai (ICT Mumbai) invites applications from eligible candidates for filling 1 post of Junior Research Fellow (Department of Chemical) on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications must be submitted on or before 07-03-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (Department of Chemical) |
| Project Name | Prototyping and technology demonstration at 1 TPD R&D scale using coconut and cashewnut shell for green hydrogen production |
| Project Description | This project focuses on turning agricultural leftovers, like coconut and cashewnut shells, into a powerful and clean fuel called "green hydrogen." By building a large-scale demonstration machine that can process one ton of waste every day, the research into industrial health and energy aims to provide a way to power vehicles and factories without causing pollution. This project is funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India to ensure that our nation has a steady supply of home-grown, clean energy. The goal is to provide a better treatment for our national energy standards by showing how farm waste can become the fuel of the future, helping the whole community enjoy a more stable and healthy future. |
| Duration | Three years (purely temporary and co-terminus with the project) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Master's degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Green Technology |
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| Selection Process | Preliminary shortlisting will be done on the basis of academic qualifications, and selection will be finalized through interviews. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Candidates must apply by emailing their cover letter and detailed CV to research.assistant@staff.ictmumbai.edu.in . A copy of the email should also be marked to md.yadav@ictmumbai.edu.in , and all relevant academic documents must be attached for proper review. The subject line must be written exactly as “Application for post of Junior Research Fellow - Project Name: Prototyping and technology demonstration at 1 TPD R&D scale using coconut and cashewnut shell for green hydrogen production.” The application must be sent on or before 07-03-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 07-03-2026 |
| Interview Date | March 2026 (tentative; shortlisted candidates will be informed via email) |
| Interview Venue | Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Matunga, Mumbai - 400019 |
| Contact | Dr. M. D. Yadav (Principal Investigator); Email: md.yadav@ictmumbai.edu.in |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |