Hyderabad: The School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad (UoH), has announced an opening for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in a Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)-funded project. Above said appointment is purely temporary and is related to the research project titled “Multicationic Polymer as Anion Exchange Membrane for Green Hydrogen Production.”
According to the notification of job (Ref: UoH/SERB/2025/TJ/SRF, dated 24 September 2025), the post is offered for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension for one more year based on performance and project requirements.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Applicants must hold an M.Sc. in Chemistry with at least 60 percent marks. While this is the essential qualification, candidates with two or more years of prior research experience in polymer chemistry will be given preference. The project focuses on cutting-edge research in polymer science with direct applications to clean energy and hydrogen fuel technologies.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹42,000 plus 24% House Rent Allowance (HRA), bringing the total remuneration to ₹52,080. The role is expected to involve hands-on work in advanced materials, particularly in developing sustainable membranes for green hydrogen production, a key area in India’s renewable energy research agenda.
Application and Selection Process
Interested candidates with strong academic credentials are required to send their applications along with a detailed curriculum vitae to Prof. Tushar Jana (Email: tusharjana@uohyd.ac.in). Applications should clearly mention the subject line “Application for the post of SRF-SERB”. The deadline for submission is 30 September 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview, the details of which will be communicated via email. The university has clarified that no TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance) will be provided for attending the interview.
