Research appointment at VNSGU
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University has issued advertisement VNSGU/CHEM/CRS/PF/2026 for one CRS Project Fellow (Junior) position in the Department of Chemistry at Surat. The notification is dated 21/10/2026. The research is supported by the UGC-DAE Consortium Scientific Research and led by Dr. Sushma P. Ijardar.
The project examines the extraction mechanism of deep eutectic solvent-based aqueous three-phase systems (A3PS) for selective recovery of polyphenols. Applicants must hold an M.Sc. in Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks. The notice also places a “not earlier than 3 years” condition on the qualification and identifies knowledge of phase equilibria as desirable.
Fellowship and working conditions
The selected fellow will receive Rs. 14,000 per month plus HRA. The appointment begins with a one-year tenure and can extend to three years if progress is satisfactory and UGC-DAE-CSR approves the extension. A substantial part of the fellow's time must be spent at UGC-DAE CSR.
Selection for this position also allows the candidate to apply for VNSGU's PhD programme, provided the programme's eligibility requirements are met. The appointment follows the applicable UGC-DAE-CSR and VNSGU conditions.
Submitting the application
- Download the prescribed form available below the advertisement on the university website.
- Fill in the requested details, including an active mobile number and email address.
- Put the completed form and necessary documents together in one PDF.
- Send it to the email address given in the official notification with “Application of project fellow” in the subject line.
The submission deadline is 5.00 P.M. on 20th November 2026. Incomplete applications and those received after the deadline will not be considered.
Shortlisting and interview
Shortlisting updates and interview information will be sent by email only. The interview venue is the Department of Chemistry, VNSGU, Surat, Gujarat. Candidates must bring original age proof, certificates, degrees, mark sheets and other testimonials. Interview attendance does not qualify for TA/DA. The selected candidate must join immediately after receiving the offer, and the competent authority may decide whether to fill the position.