Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for engagement of Project
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the research project funded by ANRF, Government of India at
Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.
Title of the Research Project: Theoretical prediction of two-dimensional pyroelectric and
multiferroic materials
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan Bera, Scientist E/ Associate Professor
Name of the position available: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of positions available: 01
Essential Qualification: M. Sc. or M. Tech. in Basic or Applied Sciences, Engineering or related
areas. Students who have appeared for the final year/semester examinations are also eligible,
provided that the degree will be granted by the time of joining. Qualified at least one national
examination out of GATE, CSIR/UGC-NET (JRF, PhD admission only, LS), JEST, (TIFR/ NCBS)
Desirable Experience: Experience with computational programming using Python or C++.
Age limit: : Must not be over 28 years as on 14/07/2026, which is relaxable for certain reserved
categories as per rules of Government of India.
Fellowship: Rs. 37, 000 +20% HRA + Medical benefits upto Rs. 1, 00, 000 per year (as per
INST rules)
Last date of receipt of application: 14/07/2026
Mode of Interview: Offline; however, an online interview can also be arranged upon request.
Duration: Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and
availability of funds.
General Terms and Conditions:
The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject
to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years/till the completion of the
project whichever is earlier. The position is co-terminus with the project. Candidate
selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST provided
they satisfy eligibility criteria.
The position is co-terminus with the project.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other
testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these
documents at the time of interview (when interview will take in person).
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email to appear in the interview
and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.
Completed applications in the prescribed format / CV with the copy of documents of age
proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials as annexed should reach to
address [email protected] by 31/07/2026 via email attachment (complete one combined
PDF).
For any query, candidates can contact on following address
Dr. Chandan Bera
Scientist- E/ Associate Professor
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST),
Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar- 140306, Punjab
E-mail: [email protected]
Ph. No.: +91-172-2297052
Pay: ₹37,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
