Shatabdi Porel Mukherjee

PhD opportunity at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune in the Physical & Materials Chemistry Division with SPM Lab led by Dr. Shatabdi Porel Mukherjee , Senior Principal Scientist and Associate Professor at AcSIR. The group works on chemistry and nanomaterials for sustainability under a “Materials by Design” theme. Research interests include perovskites , metallic nanoparticles , metal oxides , semiconductors , MOFs , COFs , carbon- and MXene-based materials , and hybrid nanocomposites . Application areas mentioned in the post include SERS sensors for environmental detection , photocatalysis , Li-ion batteries , electrocatalysis , adsorption , and energy harvesting . The lab highlights patents, high-impact publications, and projects from SERB , ARNF , CSIR , and GAIL India . Eligibility: candidates should be JRFs with CSIR-UGC or GATE qualification and an M.Sc. in Chemistry . The post is aimed at motivated, hardworking, and dynamic applicants interested in converting nano-ideas into sustainable solutions. How to apply: email your CV and a brief research interest to the contact emails provided, and also apply online through the AcSIR web page with CSIR-NCL as first preference . Deadline mentioned: 31 October 2026 .