Established on October 1, 1933 as University Department of Chemical Technology (popularly called UDCT) of the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), with the noble intention of advancing India’s knowledge reserves in chemical science and technology, the Institute has grown to become a premier (deemed) university devoted to education, training, research and industrial collaboration in chemical engineering, chemical technology, applied chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology and bio-processing. Based on its stellar performance over the years, the Government of Maharashtra granted it the Elite Status and Centre of Excellence in the State Assembly on April 20, 2012. This is a singular distinction accorded to any institute in the entire country and speaks volumes about the achievements of the ICT.
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, ICT, Mumbai for an industrial project titled “Intravenous Multivitamins Injection Formulation Development” sponsored by USV Private Limited. The project is purely time-bound, and the position is temporary, with an initial appointment for one year, which is extendable up to 2 years, solely based on performance. The selected candidate may be allowed to register for Ph.D. (Tech.) as per rules of ICT.
Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of Posts: One (01)
Project duration: 2 years
Eligibility
Essential Qualifications:
M. Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics),
MS (Pharmaceutics),
M. Tech (Pharmaceutical Technology) or
equivalent degree from a recognized University/ Institute with a good academic background
Desirable Qualifications: Industrial work experience in formulation development, formulation development of injectables, and scientific writing.
Fellowship: INR 30,000 per month
Project Investigator: Prof. Vandana Patravale, Professor of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, ICT, Mumbai.
Application Procedure: Soft copy of the application (Cover letter and CV along with the necessary certificates) should be mailed to the principal investigator at yb.patravale@ictmumbai.edu.in on or before 5th July 2023. Kindly mention “Application to the Post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)” in the subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be informed via e-mail for a virtual interview and no TA/DA will be provided to appear for this interview.
Institute of Chemical Technology
Deemed university under Section 3 of UGC act 1956
Matunga, Mumbai-400019
