Project associate-I / Senior Project associate / Project Assistant-II / Project associate-II

Opportunities-Details

Applications are invited from the talented and motivated candidates for various post of different CSIR sponsored projects at CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar as given below:

Serial no	Title of the project	Project Coordinator and Email ID	Total Manpower Requirement	Age Limit (In years)*	Monthly Emolument (Rs.)	Essential and Desirable Qualifications.
01	Grafting of functional polymer onto Ce based framework to improve durability and performance of PFAS-Free proton exchange membrane	Dr. Uma Chatterjee (umac.csmcri@csir.res.in)	Project associate-I (PAT-I): 04	35	PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.	MSc. in Chemistry/Chemical Science from a recognized university. Job Description: The selected candidate will work on electrochemical energy devices, focusing on electrolyzers and fuel cells. Responsibilities include design, fabrication, testing, and performance analysis of materials and systems. The role involves conducting experiments, optimizing efficiency and durability, and contributing to research, documentation, and development of clean energy technologies.
02	Electro-deionization system to produce electrolyser grade ultrapure water for hydrogen generation.	Mr. Pankaj Indurkar (pankajdi.csmcri@csir.res.in) Dr. Vaibhav Kulshrestha (vaibhavk@csmcri.res.in)	Project associate-I (PAT-I): 05	35	PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.	Three (03):- MSc. in Chemistry/Chemical Science from a recognized university. Two (02):- B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Production/Automobile Engineering or Chemical Technology from a recognized university. Job Description: The selected candidate will work on electrochemical energy devices, focusing on electrolyzers and fuel cells. Responsibilities include design, fabrication, testing, and performance analysis of materials and systems. The role involves conducting experiments, optimizing efficiency and durability, and contributing to research, documentation, and development of clean energy technologies.
03	Microalgal based sustainable aviation fuel through biorefinery model	Dr. Sourish Bhattacharya (sourishb.csmcri@csir.res.in)	Senior Project associate (Senior PAT): 01 Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 01	Senior PAT: 40 PAT-I: 35	Senior PAT: ₹ 42000 + HRA PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.	One (01) Senior PAT: M.Sc. in Marine Biology from a recognized university with 3 years of experience in Research and Development in implementing Downstream Processes in Industrial and Academic Institutions. One (01) PAT – I: B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioprocess Engineering/Fermentation/Biochemical Engineering from a recognized university.
04	Biomass to Chemicals: A Green Approach Towards Circular Economy and Sustainability	Dr. Lakhya J Konwar (lakhyak.csmcri@csir.res.in)	Project Associate-I (PAT-I): 08 Project Assistant-II (PA-II): 01	35	PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above. PA-II: 20,000 + HRA	PAT-I: Six (06) M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences from a recognized university. One (01): M.Sc in Biotechnology/ Biological Sciences from a recognized university. One (01): B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology/ Bioprocess Engineering/Fermentation/ Biochemical Engineering from a recognized university. One (01) PA-II: B.Sc in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Botany/Marine Biology from a recognized university.
05	Extraction/enrichment of critical metals/metalloids from marine resources	Dr. B. Nisar Ahamed (bnisar.csmcri@csir.res.in)	Project associate-I (PAT-I): 01	35	PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.	M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Hydrochemistry from a recognized university.
06	High-productivity membrane design for water desalination and purification that produces mineral-balanced water with high water recovery	Dr. Bhaumik Sutariya (bhaumiks.csmcri@csir.res.in)	Project associate-I (PAT-I): 04 Project Assistant-II: 02	35	PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above. PA-II: 20,000 + HRA	PAT-I: Two (2): M.Sc in Chemistry from a recognized university. Two (2): B.E/B.Tech in Chemical/mechanical/engineering /chemical technology from a recognized university. Two (2): PA-II 3 Years Diploma in engineering/Technology OR B.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Science/Physics/Physical Science from a recognized university.
07	Innovative Hydrodynamic and Sediment Management Solutions for Sustainable Solar Salt Industry of Gujarat State in the Face of Climate Change for reducing the risk to the surrounding community and innovative coastal infrastructure for solar salt works	Dr. Bhoomi Andharia (brandharia.csmcri@csir.res.in); smccivil310@gmail.com	Project associate-I (PAT-I): 02	35	PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.	B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized university Desirable experience, qualification, job description: Post 01 (Water Resources / Coastal / Hydraulic, GIS Engineering): Candidates with specialization in Water Resources, Hydraulic, Coastal Engineering, or GIS & Remote Sensing are preferred. The role includes flood perdition, 2D Integrated Hydro-dynamic Moelling, sediment transport, wave-current and shoreline modelling using tools like MIKE, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS, along with GIS mapping, Remote sensing tools i.e. ERDAS IMAGINE, SRTM, DEM based data analysis, and coordination with government agencies. The candidate will work of modelling based solution for the flood inundation mapping, 2D HD modelling and wave current based shoreline morphological studies to give sustainable solution for reducing risk to the surrounding community and innovative coastal infrastructure for solar salt works. Post 02: Specialization in (Structural Engineering / Concrete technology): Candidates with specialization in Structural Engineering or sustainable Concrete Technology are preferred. The role involves concrete mix design, testing, use of industrial waste materials, field data collection, and implementation and monitoring of sustainable concrete systems at Field.
08	Generation of pure brine in solar salt fields for direct feed to soda-ash industry	Dr. Arvind Kumar (sarala.csmcri@csir.res.in)	Project associate-I (PAT-I): 04 Project associate-II (PAT-II): 04	35	PAT-I: (a) 31,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above. PAT-II: (a) 35,000+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments Like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 28,000+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.	PAT-I: M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences from a recognized university OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering/Chemical Engineering /Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university PAT-II: M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences from a recognized university OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering/Chemical Engineering /Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university and 2 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Master’s in Civil Engineering/ Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university Job Description: The selected candidate will assist in R&D activities on salt and marine chemicals at CSIR-CSMCRI, including pilot-scale experiments for brine purification and recovery of critical elements. The role involves site supervision, civil works (estimation, AutoCAD design, foundation and shed execution), pilot plant operation (including NF systems), brine management, and field validation, installation, and monitoring of technologies at Field, with regular fieldwork and travel.

Disclaimer:

These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The engagement of a project staff in different projects either in the CSIR - Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar or different Lab./ Institute of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 6 years in any case. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidate for claiming extension or absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.
*Age relaxation will be provided as per the CSIR norms.
Candidates may apply for multiple posts. However, a separate application form must be submitted to the respective Project Investigator at the email address provided in the prescribed format attached along with all the mark sheets and certificates in a single pdf file. Interested candidates may send application by 05.05.2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview which will be conducted in a hybrid mode (online and offline).
No TA-DA will be admissible to the candidates attending the interview.
Bright, talented, and motivated candidates may be considered for registration in the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme at Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), in accordance with the prescribed norms.