Visva-Bharati University Recruitment 2025: Apply for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Post under CSIR-Sponsored Project
Department of Chemistry, Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science), Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal has invited applications from eligible and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a CSIR-sponsored project. This is a temporary contractual position for a time-bound research project.
Job Details
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Project Title: Electrochemical Synthesis of Functionalized Heterocycles of Biological Relevance
- Department: Department of Chemistry, Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science), Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan – 731235, West Bengal, India
- Tenure: Up to 30th August 2026
- Fellowship: ₹37,000/- per month + admissible HRA
Job Responsibilities
The selected candidate will undertake research work under the sanctioned project in the laboratory of the Principal Investigator (PI) and will work under direct supervision.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- M.Sc. in Chemistry (preferably with Organic Chemistry specialization) with at least 55% marks.
- Must be qualified in either:
- CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) under JRF/Lectureship (NET) OR
- GATE (with valid score).
- Age Limit:
- Maximum 28 years (as on the date of advertisement).
- Relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, women, and physically disabled candidates.
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply by sending both hard and soft copies of their application along with:
- CV
- Self-attested copies of certificates/mark sheets
Applications should be addressed to:
Professor Goutam Brahmachari
Principal Investigator (CSIR-Sponsored Project)
Department of Chemistry
Visva-Bharati University
Santiniketan – 731235, West Bengal
- Email IDs: brahmg2001@yahoo.co.in / brahmg2001@gmail.com / goutam.brahmachari@visva-bharati.ac.in
- Contact Numbers: +91-9434385744 / +91-8617324394
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 19th August 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 9th September 2025 (Tuesday)
Key Highlights
- Opportunity to work in a CSIR-sponsored research project at Visva-Bharati University.
- Fellowship of ₹37,000 per month + HRA.
- Project focuses on organic synthesis and electrochemistry research.
- Freshers with valid NET/GATE qualifications can apply.