Research Associate

Teri In; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 519,000 - 622,000; Full time

Job summary

TERI-Gram invites applications for a funded project on Green Aviation Fuel Production from Renewable Biomass (Agro-Residue) using catalytic pyrolysis, with LCA and TEA studies. The Research Associate will work in pilot pyrolysis reactors and high-pressure systems for a 3-year initial assignment.

Qualifications include PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Energy Science, or MSc/MTech/ME with up to 3 years of related experience in catalytic biofuel conversion.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc/MTech/ME with up to 3 years in catalytic biofuel conversion.
• Experience in SAF production via ATJ/HEFA or pyrolysis oil upgrading is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with appropriate instrumentation knowledge (GCMS, NMR, FTIR etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work in a pilot pyrolysis reactor and high-pressure reactors.
• Contribute to LCA and TEA studies for jet fuel range products.
• Design experiments, analyze results, and plan next steps in the process.

Skills

Heterogeneous catalyst synthesis

Technical writing in English

Research papers in high impact Journ

Data analysis & pilot reactors

LCA & techno-economic evaluation

Education

PhD in Chemical Engg/Chemistry/Energy Science

Masters in Chemical Engg/Energy Science/Tech

Tools

GCMS/Calorimeter/TGA/GC/NMR/FTIR equipment

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 RA (II/III) will be required to work in pilot pyrolysis reactor and other high-pressure reactors. Initial Position for 3 years.

Experience

1 - 3 Years

Qualification

PhD in Chemical Engg/ Chemistry/Energy Science and Engg/ Petrochemical Engg or Masters (MSc/MTech/ME) in Chemical Engg/Energy Science and Technology with up to 3 years of experience in catalytic biofuel conversion (thermochemical route only).
Any previous research experience related to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production through Alcohol to JET (ATJ) or HEFA Process or Pyrolysis oil upgradation and fractionation will be given preference.
Strong Analytical skills for Analysis of jet fuel products using GCMS/Calorimeter/ TGA/ GC/ NMR/ FTIR/ Brookfield Viscometer/ Freezing Point Analyzer are desirable.
Fresh PhD or Master-s with 2-3 years of experience in Chemical Engg. / Chemistry/Energy Engg. preferred.

Skills

• - Heterogenous catalyst synthesis- Deoxygenation catalytic and hydrotreatment of bio-oil- Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) or Thermochemical biomass conversion (Pyrolysis & Gasification only)
• - Very good technical writing skills in English is an absolute necessity.
• - Should be able to write quality research papers in high impact factor Journals.
• - 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. Prior knowledge in LCA and techno-economic evaluation (preferred).

Location

TERI-Gram

As per DST/Government norms for SRF (Rs 61000/-+27% HRA= Rs 77470/- per month)

Please apply latest by September 11, 2026