Advanced Biofuels

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)-Consultant


Job Profile

The candidate will work on a CHT (Ministry of Petroleum &
Natural Gas, Government of India) funded Project on catalytic pyrolysis, pyrolysis product upgradation and coprocessing. The RA will be required to work in pilot pyrolysis reactor and other high-pressure reactors
Position for 3 years.


Experience

1 - 3 Years


Qualification

PhD in Chemistry/Energy Science and Engg/ Chemical Engg/ Petrochemical Engg or Masters (MSc/MTech/ME) in Chemistry- Chemical Engg/Energy Science and Technology with up to 3 years of experience in making and analysing heterogenous catalyst- catalytic biofuel conversion (thermochemical route only).
Strong Analytical skills for Analysis of pyrolysis products using GCMS/HPLC/Calorimeter/TGA/GC/NMR/FTIR are desirable. Knowledge of the Pyrolysis process and gasification techniques is necessary.
Fresh PhD or Masters with 2-3 years of experience in Chemistry/Chemical Engg. /Energy Engg preferred.


Skills

- Heterogenous catalyst synthesis- Deoxygenationcatalytic and and hydrotreatment of bio-oil- Thermochemical biomass conversion (pyrolysis & gasification only)
- Prior knowledge in LCA and techno-economic evaluation (preferred).
- 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


Salary

As per DST/Government norms for SRF

Please apply latest by February 23, 2025