1. Name of the post: Research Associate-I 2. Number of posts: One (01) 3. Broad Research Area: Physical Chemistry 4. Specific Research Area: Theoretical/computational biophysical chemistry: folding, function, and hydration 5. Essential Qualifications: A candidate should have first-class or high second class in B.Sc. & M.Sc. degrees in Chemistry/Physics with minimum average marks of 55% and has obtained a Ph.D. degree in chemistry or submitted thesis recently. The candidate should have research experience supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of theoretical/computational physical chemistry, preferably in the area of biophysical chemistry. 6. A selected candidate who is yet to receive Ph.D. degree may join only after the submission of documentary proof of the thesis submission. Such candidates will draw a fellowship amount as appropriate to a bridge fellowship as per the rules of IACS and will be eligible to receive the full RA-I fellowship from the award date of the doctoral degree, supported by documentary proof. Adv No:BJ/SCS/65