Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Teri In; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 272,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

TERI-Gram hosts a government-funded project on green aviation fuel production from renewable biomass. The project focuses on catalytic pyrolysis, fractionation, and conversion of agro-residue bio-oil into jet-fuel range products with LCA and TEA studies.

The JRF will work in pilot pyrolysis and high-pressure reactors for an initial 2-year appointment, with potential extension based on performance. The role requires a Master’s in Chemistry/Chemical Engg/Energy Science, 1 year of relevant

Qualifications

• Masters (MSc/MTech/ME) in Chemistry/ Chemical Engg/Energy Science and Technology with at least 1 year of experience in making and analyzing heterogeneous catalyst- catalytic biofuel conversion (thermochemical route only).
• Strong Analytical skills for Analysis of pyrolysis products using GCMS/Calorimeter/TGA/GC/NMR/FTIR are desirable.
• Fresh Masters with 1-2 years of experience in Chemistry/Chemical Engg./Energy Engg preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on catalytic pyrolysis and fractionation in pilot reactors.
• Analyze pyrolysis products using GCMS, NMR, FTIR and related techniques.
• Convert bio-oil to jet-fuel range products via thermochemical routes.
• Support TEA and LCAs under DST/Government norms.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Catalyst synthesis

Heterogeneous catalysis

Analytical skills

Technical writing in English

Education

Masters in Chemistry/Chemical Engg/Energy Science

Tools

GCMS

Calorimeter

TGA

GC

NMR

FTIR

Job description

The candidate will work on a Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India) funded Project on Green Aviation Fuel Production from Renewable Biomass (Agro-Residue) based Pyrolytic Bio Oil with LCA and TEA Studies which will involve catalytic pyrolysis, pyrolysis product fractionation and conversion to JET Fuel range products.
The JRF will be required to work in pilot pyrolysis reactor and other high-pressure reactors. Initial Position for 2 years. Depending on performance can be extended.

Experience

1 - 2 Years

Qualification

Masters (MSc/MTech/ME) in Chemistry/ Chemical Engg/Energy Science and Technology with at least 1 year of experience in making and analyzing heterogenous catalyst- catalytic biofuel conversion (thermochemical route only).

Strong Analytical skills for Analysis of pyrolysis products using GCMS/Calorimeter/TGA/GC/NMR/FTIR are desirable. Fresh Masters with 1-2 years of experience in Chemistry/Chemical Engg. /Energy Engg preferred.

Skills

• - Organic Chemistry with catalyst synthesis research and / previous research experience in Sustainable Aviation Fuel production will be given first preference.
• - Heterogenous catalyst synthesis- Deoxygenation catalytic and hydrotreatment of bio-oil- CO2 valorization- Hydrothermal conversation- Thermochemical biomass conversion (pyrolysis & gasification etc.)
• - Very good technical writing skills in English is an absolute necessity.
• - Able to evaluate- analyze and interpret results- identify next steps/key challenges and conduct experiments in pilot reactors.
• - Excellent team spirit- communication skills- highly motivated- hard-working and high level of integrity.

Location

TERI-Gram

As per DST/Government norms for JRF (Rs 37000+27% HRA =Rs 46990/-)