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Industrial PhD Researcher 

POSITION PURPOSE: 

We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial PhD Researcher to join our Crop Protection Innovation, AgChem Manufacturing Solution Process Development Team. The candidate will be enrolled on the PhD program with one of the top research institutes in India. This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct doctoral research at the intersection of academia and industry, focusing on both basic and applied organic chemistry. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in industrial chemistry practices, preparing them for leadership roles in process development and innovation.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Conduct research projects that address real-world industrial challenges, focusing on developing innovative solutions that can be directly implemented on an industrial scale.
• Work closely with both academic supervisors and industry mentors to ensure the research aligns with both scholarly standards and industrial objectives. 
• Conduct laboratory experiments independently, and accurately document experiments and results in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
• Stay updated about the latest advancements in chemistry and technology through literature review, attending conferences and participating in training sessions.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) protocols, actively participating in discussions to improve EHS practices.
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and publications summarizing findings and their industrial impact in peer-reviewed journals.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:

Internal

• Crop Protection Innovation Team
• Pilot Plant Team

External

• Institutes and Universities
• External PhD Guide

WHO YOU ARE:

• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry having exceptional academic grades from a reputable Indian University/Institute with intent to pursue an Industrial PhD.
• Knowledgeable in modern synthetic methodologies and organic reaction mechanisms, with familiarity in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (NMR, IR, HPLC, GC and Mass Spectroscopy).
• Courageous to work on difficult chemistry assignments, examples, total synthesis of complex natural products, enantioselective catalysis and other methodology development.
• Eager to learn process development skills like process optimization, analytical instruments handling, process engineering data generation, thermal safety data generation and interpretation, and scaling up processes in pilot plant and on commercial scale.
• Independently planning and executing multi-step synthesis of complex compounds.
• Consistently seeking opportunities to acquire knowledge, develop skills, and share insights.
• Possesses a strong willingness to learn and grow through challenging experiences, actively engaging in giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.

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