Ramanujan Ramalingaswami DBT-India Alliance Early Career Fellowship- Chemistry

Department of Chemistry,Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University), Uttar Pradesh

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University), Uttar Pradesh, a multidisciplinary, research-focused, and student-centric Institution of Eminence, invites applications from outstanding researchers to host Ramanujan/Ramalingaswami/DBT-India Alliance Early Career Fellows in the Department of Chemistry.

The Ramanujan, Ramalingaswami, and DBT-India Alliance Early Career Fellowships are prestigious schemes instituted by the Government of India to facilitate the return of highly skilled Indian scientists working abroad and to strengthen India’s scientific research ecosystem.

Desired Areas of Specialization

Applicants working in theoretical and computational chemistry with a strong focus on methodological, conceptual, or interdisciplinary research orientation are encouraged to apply. Preferred expertise includes (but is not limited to):

• Theoretical method development based on quantum and classical mechanics
• Nonlinear dynamics
• Statistical Mechanics

Interdisciplinary research that bridges chemistry, physics, materials science, and data science will be given special consideration.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria prescribed under the Ramanujan/Ramalingaswami/DBT-India Alliance Early Career Fellowship, Government of India. In general, candidates should:

• Hold a PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Have a strong postdoctoral research record, preferably from leading institutions abroad
• Demonstrate the potential to establish an independent and internationally visible research program
• Be willing to contribute to graduate-level teaching and research mentoring at Shiv Nadar University

Institutional Support

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence provides a vibrant academic environment with:

• State-of-the-art computational and research infrastructure
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Access to talented undergraduate and graduate students
• Administrative support for externally funded research programs and fellowships

The Fellow is expected to establish an active research group and contribute meaningfully to the Department's and the University's research and academic life.

Application Process

Interested candidates should first apply directly to the Ramanujan/Ramalingaswami/DBT-India Alliance Early Career Fellowship Schemes, in accordance with the funding agencies' guidelines. Candidates who wish to indicate Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University, Uttar Pradesh) as the host institution are requested to submit simultaneously:

• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A brief statement of research interests and future research plans
• Names and contact details of referees

Applications and informal inquiries should be sent to:

Head, Department of Chemistry

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University), Uttar Pradesh

Email: [email protected]

Important Note

Hosting of the Fellowship at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE) is subject to:

• Fulfilment of SNIoE norms, candidate’s suitability for the Department and availability of appropriate mentoring and infrastructure.
• Hosting of the Ramanujan/Ramalingaswami/ DBT Early Career Fellowship at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Uttar Pradesh, is subject to approval by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and fulfilment of University norms.
  The Ramanujan/Ramalingaswami/DBT-India Alliance Early Career Fellowships are fixed-term, externally funded research fellowships and do not confer any right or guarantee of regular or permanent employment at Shiv Nadar University.

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates belonging to diverse backgrounds.