CSIR NCL Project Associate Organic Chemistry 879 2026

CSIR NCL Project Associate Organic Chemistry Recruitment 2026: Overview

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune is recruiting Project Associate-I staff for its Organic Chemistry Division. The temporary appointments support two CSIR-NCL projects grouped under code MLP002629-35. One studies enzyme-based routes to amino-acid derivatives through C-H hydroxylation. The other involves making three classes of compounds related to S-024-0765.

Your work will combine organic synthesis with analytical chemistry. The notice connects experiments at different scales with product isolation, purification and structural analysis. Hands-on experience in multistep synthesis and characterisation is desirable for this research setting.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project tenure: The engagement runs with the sponsored project and depends on satisfactory performance and conduct. The notice does not promise a separate fixed contract length.
• Temporary engagement: This role does not create a regular CSIR or NCL appointment. It also gives you no entitlement to another institute post or fellowship.
• Screening: Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview. When many people apply, the screening committee may consider additional relevant qualifications and experience to prepare a manageable shortlist.
• Your application: Record the relevant qualifications and experience you hold on the advertisement date. These details help the committee assess your suitability for the project.
• Interview communication: The institute will publish shortlist information on its website and divisional notice board. Shortlisted candidates receive the online interview link by email; no separate interview call letter will be issued.
• Joining: Selected candidates must be ready to join immediately after receiving their engagement offer. The notice provides no travel or daily allowance for attending the interview.

Application Submission Notes

Select advertisement 2026/CSIR-NCL/ORG/MLP002629-35/879 on the institute recruitment portal. For shortlist enquiries, contact Dr. Ravindar Kontham at k.ravindar.ncl@csir.res.in or 02025902301.

• Explore routes for chemical transformations.
• Carry out multistep organic synthesis at small and larger scales.
• Isolate and purify reaction products.
• Determine product structures using NMR and mass spectrometry.
• Analyse HPLC results and other analytical data.