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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai invites applications for the post of Project Assistant–I under DST sponsored project on recovery of silica from end-of-life silicon PV panels. Apply by 18 October 2025.

Date: 10.10.2025

Post Date: HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE

Advertisement for the Position of Project Assistant – I

(Under DST Sponsored Project)

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals through e-mail for the position of Project Assistant – I under the following sponsored project.

1. Project Details

S. No. Particulars Details
1 Position Project Assistant – I
2 Number of Positions One
3 Title of the Project Recovery of silica from the end-of-life silicon PV panels and laboratory e-wastes for high-end applications
4 Funding Agency Department of Science and Technology (DST)
5 Principal Investigator Dr. Indrajit Shown (Professor)
Department of Chemistry
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science,
Chennai – 603103
E-mail: indrajits@hindustanuniv.ac.in
6 Duration 3 Years
7 Qualification Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Material Science / Industrial Chemistry / Applied Chemistry OR M.Tech in Nanotechnology / Material Science with minimum 60% marks.
Preference: GATE / CSIR / NET qualified candidates.

Desirable: Experience in chemical synthesis of nanomaterials, catalysts, materials characterization, and good understanding of electrochemistry.
8 Age Limit Maximum 28 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government norms).
9 Emoluments ₹20,000 + 20% HRA per month (Consolidated) for three years.

Additional Information

  • The selected Project Assistant – I will be eligible to register for Ph.D. (by Research) as per HITS regulations and selection procedures.

  • Candidates meeting the above criteria must send their detailed bio-data in the prescribed format (PA-Application form.docx), including:

    • Personal details

    • Educational qualifications (UG & PG mark sheets)

    • Research experience

    • Two references (with email ID and phone number)

    • Self-attested copies of certificates

  • All documents must be compiled into a single PDF and sent via email to indrajits@hindustanuniv.ac.in.

  • Incomplete applications or those not in the prescribed format will be rejected.

  • Last Date for Application Submission: 18 October 2025

  • Mode of Interview: Will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

  • Selected candidate must join within 7 days of receiving the appointment order.