About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 30-03-2026 | Ends On: 01-04-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Post Graduates (M.Sc.), Post Graduates (M.Tech.) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Punjab | |
1 Junior Research Fellow (Chemical Sciences) vacancy at Panjab University
Eligible candidates may apply for 1 contractual post of Junior Research Fellow (Chemical Sciences) at Panjab University under a research project. The closing date for receipt of applications is 01-04-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (Chemical Sciences) |
| Project Name | Development of Indigenous technology for extraction of critical minerals including rare earth elements from overlying strata of Northeastern coalfields, Assam, India. |
| Project Description | This project focuses on enhancing India's mineral security through local innovation. It aims to develop indigenous technology for the extraction of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, from the overlying strata of Northeastern coalfields in Assam. The research investigates cost-effective and environmentally sustainable methods to recover high-value elements from mining waste. This project is funded by the Ministry of Coal. |
| Duration | Up to 4 July 2026 |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Masters in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering with 55% marks for general and OBC category and 50% marks for SC/ST category. Candidate must qualified GATE/National Eligibility Test/ State or University Level Eligibility Test/ any level JRF qualified Test. |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 37000 pm + 16% HRA (fixed) |
| Age Limit | maximum 30 years |
| Selection Process | The selection process will consist of initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications, followed by an interview. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Eligible and interested candidates must apply through email by sending their detailed resume (CV) in the prescribed format to debabratadas@pu.ac.in. Email should be sent with subject line “Application for JRF under MoC Project” and all documents must be combined in a single PDF file. Application must be emailed on or before 01-04-2026 up to 05 PM. |
| Last Date to Apply | 01-04-2026 (05 PM) |
| Contact | Dr. Debabrata Das (Principal Investigator); Email ID: debabratadas@pu.ac.in |
| Job Location | Chandigarh |