Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company
with Annual Gross Sales of Rs 2,43,227 crore and Profit after Tax of Rs 6,357 crore during FY
2017-18. HPCL has a strong presence in Refining & Marketing of petroleum products in the country.
We are looking to Hire dynamic and aspiring candidates with Ph.D in Chemistry/Chemical
Engineering/ Energy Studies/ Micro Biology/ Molecular Biology/ Bio Technology / Genetic
Engineering/ Membrane Separation OR M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical
Engineering/Electrical/ Electronic as FIXED TERM RESEARCH ASSOCIATES on Fixed
Term basis at HP Green R&D Centre, Bengaluru. Interested candidates are advised to apply online
in the prescribed format. Terms of reference and other details regarding engagement of Research
Associates on fixed term basis are enumerated.
1. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FIXED TERM RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: :
To prepare Project proposal including work plan on the specific research topic assigned to
the candidate
To carryout research activities on the specific topic including literature search, set up
experimental facilities, if required, carryout experimental/ pilot/ simulation studies.
Interpret results and undertake studies for further development/ improvement.
Prepare technical reports.
Carryout any other activities that are assigned from time to time.
2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Discipline Prescribed full time degrees
PhD – Chemistry
a. PhD Polymer Chemistry:
Candidate with research experience in the synthesis and
characterization of Polymers and Ziegler type catalyst are desirable.
b. PhD Electro- Chemistry:
Candidate with research experience in the areas of energy storage,
Lithium Ion batteries, flow cells, fuel cells etc., are desirable.
c. PhD in Membrane Separation
d. PhD in Catalysis
PhD- Chemical
Engineering/M.TechChemical
Engineering
PhD Chemical engineering preferable in the following areas:
Separation Processes
(Adsorption/Extraction/Absorption/Membranes)
Catalytic Processes
Modelling & Simulation
Refining Processes
For M.Tech Candidates, minimum 1-year post M.Tech relevant work
experience in related areas preferably in Industry is Required.
MTech- Electrical /
Electronics / Mechanical
Engineering
Minimum 1-year post M Tech relevant work experience in related areas
preferably in Industry is required:
Battery Management Systems
Battery Charging systems
Electrical Vehicle Drive Train
Embedded Systems
Thermal Management System
PhD – Bio Science/Biotechnology
PhD in Bio-Sciences /Biotechnology.
Candidates with research experience in microbial bioprocesses with some
experience of working on yeast or bacterial molecular biology will be
preferred. In addition, candidates with research experience of working on
bio-fuels such as 2G Ethanol and Algal Biofuels are desirable.
Candidates should have passed the relevant qualifying degree examinations / awarded degree
in PhD in the above mentioned disciplines. All Degree/Diploma qualifications should be full
time regular course/s from AICTE approved / UGC recognized University/Deemed
University.
The courses offered by Autonomous Institutions should be equivalent to the relevant courses
approved / recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/UGC/AICTE. Candidates
with Integrated Degrees should have done a Full Time Course.
Wherever CGPA/DGPA or letter grade in a Degree is awarded, equivalent percentage of
marks should be indicated in the application as per norms adopted by University/ Institution.
Higher Qualifications, if any to be mentioned. Candidate should produce their degree
conversion certificate issued by competent authority of the University/ Institute in support of
the conversion at the time of interview.
In case of Ph.D. candidates, experience will be counted from the date of successful defense
of Ph.D. Dissertation/Thesis. It is mandatory for candidates possessing Ph.D. qualification to
mention the date of successful defense of Ph.D. in their application.
In case of candidates with Ph.D. after B Tech experience will be reckoned after Ph.D.
Research Work carried out during course of acquiring Ph.D. will not be considered as work
experience.
Soft copy of the detailed CV including brief description of Ph.D. topic to be uploaded
along with the Application Form.
NOTE:
At the time of application, the candidate should have proof of award of
Degree. In case of candidates with PhD degree, applicants should have been
awarded PhD degree at the time of application OR candidate must have the
Proof of submission of PhD thesis.
Candidates (belonging to General and OBC-NC category) should have
secured minimum 60% marks (taking aggregate marks of all
semesters/years i.e., taking average of all the semesters/years, irrespective
of weightage given to any particular subject (including
languages)/semester/year of the Institute/University) in all graduate and post
graduate degree examinations, relaxed to 50% (taking aggregate marks of
all semesters/years i.e., taking average of all the semesters/years,
irrespective of weightage given to any particular subject (including
languages)/semester/year of the Institute/University) for SC/ST/PWD
Candidates with Integrated Courses can also apply.
3. AGE LIMIT:
32 Years or below as on 30 July, 2018. Age relaxation for OBC (Non Creamy Layer) SC / ST
/PWD candidates will be applicable as per the Government Directives.
Relaxation & Reservation of Post
The upper age limit is relaxable by
5 years for SC/ST candidates
3 years relaxation for OBC (Non-creamy layer)
10 years relaxation for PWD (Persons with disability) candidate. (Provided the
percentage of disability for PH candidate is 40% or more)
Reservation of posts- As per presidential directives for SC/ST/OBC- NC/PWD will apply
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