Assistant Professor – Chemistry

Assistant Professor – Chemistry – Full-time - (Women Applicants only)

Dept. of Chemistry

No. of Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 22 June 2024
Salary: As per UGC scales
Advt. No.: SSSIHL/24-25/CHEM/ACA/001

DESCRIPTION

We seek an Assistant Professor who is proactive in research, particularly in organic and medicinal chemistry. The ideal candidate will focus on the design and development of novel therapeutic agents using synthetic and natural product scaffolds and possess expertise in molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations. Experience with machine learning and AI is highly desirable.

Additionally, the candidate will teach organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry courses, manage and supervise related laboratory courses and projects that benefit society, and align with the NEP-based four-year B.S. (Hons) Chemistry program.

Beyond academic duties, the Assistant Professor will play a pivotal role in engaging students through extracurricular activities, aligning with our commitment to the Sri Sathya Sai System of values-based integral education.

REQUIREMENTS *

  • A Ph.D. in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry
  • Must have a relevant and valid NET/SLET/SET qualification
  • Must hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for both degrees
  • Must have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the University level
  • Must have a proven track record of high-quality research and publications in reputed journals. Applicants with patents registered/high-valued projects will have an added advantage
  • Proficiency in English is necessary to communicate with students effectively
  • Appreciation and willingness to live a disciplined life as per the code of conduct of the University, based on the basic human values as enunciated by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is essential

* As per UGC regulations

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, candidates must email the following to [email protected] by the specified deadline with the subject line: “Assistant Professor – Chemistry“

  1.  Detailed resume (must include details of Ph.D. qualification, NET/SLET/SET or other national level exams passed, teaching/professional experience, roles, and responsibilities in chronological order, list of research publications published in reputed UGC CARE journals and conference presentations & proceedings, list of research projects, significant achievements/recognitions, post-docs and research students guided, Areas of expertise and courses taught at UG/PG level,  and at least two references (academic and/or professional)
  2. Duly filled in Employment Application Form Annexure (1) – Download here
  3. Scanned copies of all certificates/documents related to your educational qualifications and professional experience

Note

  1. Applicants desiring to apply for more than one position should submit separate applications for each. SSSIHL reserves the right to reject application forms that are incomplete and not as per specified requirements.
  2. SSSIHL reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for an interview after shortlisting based on the candidate’s suitability for the vacant position. There will be no personal communication with candidates other than those shortlisted for the interview.
  3. All applicants are required to verify that all the information submitted (Resume, Annexure form, and documents) is accurate and correct for scrutiny.
  4. If any application is found to contain information that is inaccurate or false either during the employment process or after the appointment of the candidate, SSSIHL reserves the right to reject the application at any stage or take stringent action on the employee as deemed suitable.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.