Applications are invited for one post of a Junior Research Fellow for a project entitled “Development of a
new recyclable and widely applicable platform for industrially important process” at Centre for
Nano and Material Sciences (CNMS), Jain University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Qualification and Experience:
1. M. Sc. in Chemistry, Candidate should have obtained at least 55% marks in qualifying degree
examination
2. Preference will be given to CSIRUGC
NET (JRF/ LS) or GATE qualified candidate.
3. The ability to work closely and collaborate with colleagues is a must. Proficiency with the English
language is required
Stipend:
The JRF fellowship consists of Rs.15000/per
month and Rs. 1000/for
PF and PT as per university rule.
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
Duration:
Initial appointment for one year, extendable up to 4 yrs based on performance. Objective of the 4 years
position is a number of research articles in peerreviewed
scientific journals, together comprising the PhD
thesis leading to the granting of the PhD degree at the Jain University.
How to apply:
Application should contain a detail resume, one photograph, contact details including phone number,
email and postal address, photocopies of educational/professional qualifications. Please also mention
preferred date of joining if selected.
Completed applications should reach Dr. Amit Kumar, Associate Professor, Bioinorganic and Clinical
Chemistry Group, Centre for Nano and Material Sciences (CNMS), Jain Global Campus, 45 km, NH 209,
Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagar District 562
112, Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India by
5 th April, 2014. Applicants are encouraged to apply through email
(Email:
amit.kumar@jainuniversity.ac.in).
Please also arrange at least two references that may be contacted regarding your recent work. Only
shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Selected candidates will be intimated by email. No

TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Project involves:
New widely applicable methodologies are needed to easily prepare catalysts encompassing the
requirements of Green Chemistry. Our aim is to design, synthesize and test new efficient transition metal
catalysts, namely for asymmetric (and nonasymmetric)
synthesis of chiral sulfoxides, epoxidations,
halogenations, aminations and allylichydroxylations, allowing the use of greener oxidants (mainly H2O2
and O2) and develop an unified and more practical methodology to prepare recyclable catalysts.
Contact:
Dr. Amit Kumar
Associate Professor
Bioinorganic and Clinical Chemistry
Centre for Nano and Material Sciences
Jain University, Jain Global Campus, Jakkasandra Post
Kanakapura Road, Ramanagar, Bangalore – 562112
W: http://cnms.jainuniversity.ac.in
E: amit.kumar@jainuniversity.ac.in