PhD in Chemical Sciences @ IISER, Thiruvananthapuram

Research Areas: Inorganic and organometallic chemistry Organic synthesis, Medicinal chemistry, Carbohydrate chemistry, Chemical Biology Organic Synthesis/DNA Nanotechnology/ Supramolecular Chemistry Protein structure determination through NMR spectroscopy Materials Chemistry Photochemistry, Photophysics, Nanomaterials Biomass conversion Theoretical Chemistry Ultrafast Spectroscopy Catalytic asymmetric synthesis and natural product synthesis Eligibility: The candidate must have a Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences with 60% marks or equivalent. The candidate must have qualified CSIR-UGC-JRF/ GATE examinations valid as on 1st January 2016 or DST INSPIRE PhD fellowship. Previous research experience and quality publications will be considered as an added qualification. How to Apply: Candiadtes may apply online at http://www.iisertvm.in/phd/ GE/ OBC [SC/ ST/ PH] applicants are required to make a payment of Rs.200/- [Rs. 100/-] as processing fee through the Powerjyoti Account. On submission of the online application form, the applicants will receive an acknowledgment email with a unique application number. Applicants are not required to post hard copy of the application to IISER-TVM. Selection Process: The shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview at IISER-TVM. The selection of the candidate will be based on the performance in the interview. Important Dates: Last date of receipt of the application form: 2nd November, 2015 Announcement of shortlisted candidates on the Institute's website: 5th November, 2015 Interview for the short-listed candidates: 26-28 November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/pages/phd_admissions.phpx