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Postdoctoral Fellow – Chemical Engineering & Environmental Engineering @ Coimbatore

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Campus, is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) – Chemical Engineering & Environmental Engineering

For details, contact: k_nithya@cb.amrita.edu

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Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) – Chemical Engineering & Environmental Engineering
Location Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Required Number 1
Qualification PhD
Job description

  • Design, synthesize, and characterize advanced materials for environmental remediation.

  • Develop adsorbents, membranes, hydrogels, nanocomposites, and bio-based materials for water and wastewater treatment.

  • Assess material performance for removing heavy metals, dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and emerging contaminants.

  • Develop and optimize laboratory-scale treatment systems. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers and industry partners. 

  • Publish in high-impact journals and present at national/international conferences.

  • Mentor postgraduate and doctoral students and contribute to funded research projects.

  • Dr. Nithya K ️ k_nithya@cb.amrita.edu
Essential Skills

  • Strong background in environmental engineering, separation processes, materials science, and electrochemistry.

  • Publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals related to environmental remediation, membrane technology, adsorption, nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, or sustainable materials.

  • Experience in material synthesis (hydrothermal, sol-gel, coprecipitation, polymer-based methods).

  • Proficiency in characterization techniques including SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, BET, XPS, TGA/DSC, UV–Vis, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, and zeta potential analysis.

  • Hands-on experience in membrane fabrication, adsorption, photocatalysis, bioremediation, and process development. 

  • Strong scientific writing, data analysis, and communication skills.
Eligibility

  •  PhD in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biotechnology, or related fields. 

  • Candidates with a PhD in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, or Biotechnology (with relevant Master’s specialization) may also be considered if they have expertise in water/wastewater treatment, membrane technology, adsorption, nanomaterials, hydrogels, biochar, algae-based remediation, or advanced oxidation processes. 
Job category Research
Last date to apply July 30, 2026

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