Md. Ehesan Ali

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, India , under an ICMR-sponsored research project . The position is in a laboratory led by Prof. Md. Ehesan Ali and is centered on Computational Chemistry , Molecular Modeling , Drug Discovery , Biomolecular Simulations , and Biomedical Research . This opening is especially relevant for students interested in applying theoretical and computational methods to problems in health, therapeutics, and molecular systems. The post highlights interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemistry, biology, pharmacy, and physics, with a strong emphasis on computational approaches for drug discovery and biomedical sciences. Eligibility: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmacy, or related disciplines, and must have a valid NET/GATE/GPAT or equivalent national-level qualification. The announcement also notes that PhD admission is subject to the separate PhD entrance process at INST. Funding: The position is fully funded through an ICMR-sponsored project, with fellowship support as per ICMR/Institute norms. Deadline: 15 June 2026. How to apply: Review the official advertisement for the detailed notification and eligibility criteria. Follow the institute’s PhD admission process and submit your application before the deadline. For queries, contact the research investigator directly.

Applications are invited for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali in a DBT-funded project on Magnetic Gold Atomic Clusters for Next-Generation Spin-Based Quantum Bio-Sensing . This interdisciplinary opening is aimed at candidates with interests in quantum mechanics , quantum chemistry , computational physics , computational chemistry , magnetism , materials science , nanoscience , and spin-based quantum sensing . The work involves advanced DFT , electronic structure theory , molecular dynamics , and computational/theoretical modelling in collaboration with experimentalists and biologists. Eligibility highlights: first-class postgraduate degree (M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc./M.Tech. or equivalent) in relevant science/engineering areas; strong background in quantum mechanics and related computational/theoretical methods; and NET/GATE/JEST/GPAT qualification as per DBT norms. Age limit mentioned is not more than 28 years on 21 June 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules. Funding: fellowship of ₹37,000/month + HRA (as applicable). The appointment is initially for 1 year and may be extended up to 3 years based on performance and fund availability. Application deadline: 21 June 2026 . Apply by emailing the CV/application in the prescribed format as a single PDF to the listed email addresses and completing the online synopsis form. Interview mode is hybrid (online/offline).