Research Associate-I (RA-I) Recruitment 2026 – SVNIT Surat

Research Associate-I (RA-I) Recruitment 2026 – SVNIT Surat

Organization

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat
Department of Chemistry

Position Overview

Project Details

• Project Title: Coal to Chemical Sensors: Conversion of low-grade coal to carbon dots-based smart sensing strips for on-site monitoring of heavy metals in water bodies around coal fields

• Funding Agency: Ministry of Coal, Government of India

• Project Code: CMPDI/S&T/CU-64

• Number of Posts: 1

Roles & Responsibilities

• Development of carbon-dot based optical sensors

• Analysis of heavy metals in water samples

• Field visits to BCCL, Dhanbad (Jharkhand) for sample collection

• Possible short-term work at NIT Jamshedpur for analysis

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry

Desired Experience

• Experience in:

  • Preparation of nanomaterial-based optical sensors

  • Carbon dots-based fluorescence sensors

• Strong publication record in relevant research area

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly Emoluments: INR 69,600/- (INR 58,000 + 20% HRA)

Application Process

• Apply via email to:
  jignesh@chem.svnit.ac.in

• Attach the following:

  1. Filled application form (as per prescribed format)

  2. Single PDF of all mark sheets and degree certificates

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026

Contact Details

• Contact Person: Dr. Jigneshkumar V. Rohit

• Designation: Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor

• Department: Chemistry, SVNIT Surat

• Email: jignesh@chem.svnit.ac.in

Important Instructions

• Shortlisting will be based on relevant research experience

• Meeting basic eligibility does not guarantee selection

• Candidates must ensure complete application submission

Key Highlights

• Work on advanced nanomaterial-based sensors

• Field and lab-based interdisciplinary research exposure

• Funded by Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India

• Opportunity to work across multiple institutes (SVNIT & NIT Jamshedpur)