Job Description

Institute NMR Facility (INF), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
The Institute NMR Facility (INF) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, invites applications for the position of Project Assistant (PA) to support the routine operation and maintenance of the NMR facility.
Position
Project Assistant (PA) (Contract position)
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Facility Manager (FM) and will
be responsible for:

• Performing NMR experiments on samples received from IISc and external academic and industry users, following established facility protocols.
• Routine operation and upkeep of NMR spectrometers, probes, and associated infrastructure.
• Sample handling, logging, and basic data processing and archiving.
• Identifying and reporting instrumental or operational issues promptly to the Facility Manager.
• Assisting in maintaining facility records, usage logs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Supporting day-to-day laboratory organization and compliance with safety practices.
  Essential Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Basic theoretical understanding of NMR spectroscopy.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
  Desirable Skills
• Prior hands-on experience with NMR instruments.
• Familiarity with common NMR software for data acquisition and processing.
• Ability to work independently on routine measurements and collaboratively within a facility environment.
  Tenure and Salary
• The position is purely temporary, initially for six months, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
• Salary will be as per IISc norms and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  Application Procedure
  Interested candidates should send the following documents by December 21st 2025.
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• A brief statement of interest outlining your motivation and suitability for the position to:
  Convener, INF-IISc at ashoksekhar@iisc.ac.in with the subject line: “Application for Project Assistant – INF”