Thapar Institute of Engineering
& Technology,
Patiala,
Punjab
Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible Indian citizens for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
position in a research project entitled “Sustainable Nanotechnology for Mitigating Microplastic-Induced Cognitive
and Physiological Impairments in Honeybees" at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala.
Project Details:
Title of
the Project
Sustainable Nanotechnology for Mitigating Microplastic-Induced Cognitive and
Physiological
Impairments in Honeybees
Sponsored
Agency
Art, Cognition & Technology (ACT) Centre, Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
(TSLAS), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala
Duration 01 Years (Subject to extension of one more year based on performance)
Principal
Investigator
Dr. Manmohan Chhibber, Head &Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala-147004, India
Co-PIs
(i) Dr. Neloy Kumar Chakroborty, Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, TIET
(ii) Dr. Priyankar Dey, Department of Biotechnology, TIET
(iii) Dr. Irshad Mohiuddin, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, TIET
Opportunity
The selected candidate can register for the full-time PhD program at TIET (upon fulfilling
admission norms)
Other Details:
1. Essential
Qualification
Master's in Chemistry or any allied subject in Life Sciences with a minimum of 60%
marks or 7.0 CGPA. Applicants with a valid GATE/NET score will be given preference.
2. Desirable Candidate having pre-experience in proficiency in fundamental laboratory techniques,
with a sound understanding of biochemistry; prior exposure to environmental toxicology,
animal behavior, or research on microplastics will be considered an added advantage.
3. Age Limit Not more than 30 Years. SC/ST/OBC/Women/PD candidates will get the age relaxation
as per the norms of the Govt. of India.
4. Fellowship Rs. 35,000/- per month (Consolidated)
5. Important
The assignment is purely temporary in nature, and it is co-terminus with the project.
No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview and/or joining the position.
All terms & conditions for this recruitment will be as per the guidelines of ACT
TSLAS, Patiala. reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without any prior notice.
6. Job
description
The selected candidate will participate in exploring the development of nanomaterial-driven
approaches for mitigating microplastic-induced cognitive and physiological impairments in
honeybees and related ecological systems
7. How to Apply Eligible and interested candidates should send their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the
given format through e-mail to Dr. Irshad Mohiuddin
(irshad.mohiuddin@thapar.edu), Dr. Neloy Kumar Chakroborty
(neloy.chakroborty@thapar.edu), and a copy to act@thapar.edu mentioning the
subject as “Application for JRF position”. The last date to receive the applications is 02
weeks from the date of this notification. The shortlisted candidates will be informed
about the interview date by email.
www.thapar.edu/upload/files/JRF_Advertisement_ACT%20Funded%20Research%20Project-2025_2026.pdf
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