1. Post Name: Research Associate I 2. Essential Qualifications: The candidate should have a PhD degree in Chemistry with experience in bioinspired inorganic chemistry or bioinspired catalysis. Knowledge in synthetic inorganic chemistry and spectroscopic techniques is essential. 3. Tenure: This position is temporary (initially for one year). The tenure may be extended for another year (or until the end of the project, whichever is earlier) based on satisfactory performance. The candidate will have no right to claim (explicit or implicit) any post in the institute. 4. Fellowship: As per IACS rules. 5. Adv No:TKP/SCS/59