Major R&D Areas:

• Value Addition to Primary Processing Residues/Wastes for Edible Products
• Valorisation of Crop Waste for Speciality Products and Chemicals
• Nutritionals, Nutraceuticals, and Upgradation of Value or Use of Bio-Products
• Biosynthetic Technology/Synthetic Biology for Low Volume-High Value Products and Industrial Enzymes

Available Positions:

1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
   • Number of Positions: 3
   • Age Limit: 28 years
   • Fellowship: Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA/Hostel facility
   • Tenure: 1 year, extendable annually based on performance and financial provisions
   • Qualifications:
     • Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, M.Pharm/MS Pharm, B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in relevant disciplines
     • Qualified NET/GATE or equivalent national level test
2. Research Associate (RA)
   • Number of Positions: 3
   • Age Limit: 35 years
   • Fellowship: Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA/Hostel facility
   • Tenure: 1 year, extendable annually based on performance and financial provisions
   • Qualifications:
     • Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemical Engineering with at least one first-author publication in an SCI journal
     • Desired experience in biomass valorization, nanotechnology, and biomaterial development

Specific Projects:

1. Lignin Valorization via Biomaterial Development, Depolymerization, and Green Technology
   • Project Coordinator: Dr. Jayeeta Bhaumik
   • Project Investigators: Dr. Jayeeta Bhaumik, Dr. Saswata Goswami, and Dr. Sasikumar Elumalai
2. Value Additive Product Development from Lignin
   • Project Title: Biomass valorization and process development of biomaterials
3. Lignin Depolymerization for Aromatic Bulk Chemicals
   • Project Title: Catalyst synthesis and chemical catalysis

General Conditions:

• Open to Indian Nationals only
• Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will be rejected
• No TA/DA provided for the interview
• Candidates should bring originals and photocopies of all relevant certificates
• Selection based on interviews; a written test may be conducted if needed

Application Procedure:

• Walk-In-Interview Date: 28-06-2024
• Registration Time: 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM
• Location: CIAB, Sector-81 (Knowledge City), Manauli P.O., S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali – 140306, Punjab
• Requirements: Submit a filled application form (available on CIAB website) along with photocopies of educational and experience certificates. Bring original documents for verification.

• Important Links:
• Application Form and More Details: CIAB Website

Application Link