Indian Oil Corporation Limited, the largest commercial undertaking in India. Completed 50 Glorious years in the service to the nation. Is the highest ranked Indian Company in the prestigious Fortune ‘Global 500’ listing at 125th position. Indian Oil Group of companies controls 10 of India’s 20 refineries with a combined refining capacity of 65.7 million metric tones per annum (MMTPA). Indian Oil and its subsidiary account for 48% (approx.) of the petroleum products market in India, 34.8% national refining capacity & 71% downstream sector pipelines capacity in India.
Applications are invited from Indian Nationals desirous of a career in Research & Development. The Corporation offers excellent opportunities for individual growth and contribution based on performance and potential.

Research Officers For:

Analytical Techniques

• Total Posts: 05 Posts
• Upper Age Limit (as on 31/03/2011) : 32 years
• Qualification / Experience (desirable):
  --Ph.D in Organic / Inorganic / Physical / Analytical Chemistry OR Ph.D in Physics
  --Experience in operation and data interpretation of analytical techniques such as FT-NMR, FT-IR, FT-Raman, XRD,XRF,ESCA,ICAP, ICP-MS, Chromatographic techniques (GC,HPLC,GPC), etc.
  --R&D experience in the areas of petroleum, polymers, petrochemicals & catalysts.
  --Minimum 65 % marks in graduation as well as in Post-graduation.

Synthetic Chemistry

• Total Posts: 03 Posts
• Upper Age Limit (as on 31/03/2011) : 32 years
• Qualification / Experience (desirable):
  --Ph.D in Chemistry with specialization in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
  --Experience related to development of renewable energy sources.
  --Minimum 65 % marks in graduation as well as in Post-graduation.

Bitumen

• Total Posts: 02 Posts
• Upper Age Limit (as on 31/03/2011) : 32 years
• Qualification / Experience (desirable):
  Ph.D in Organic Chemistry
  --Experience in bitumen modification and development of bituminous products.
  --Minimum 65 % marks in graduation as well as in Post-graduation.

Petrochemical & Polymers

• Total Posts: 01 Post
• Upper Age Limit (as on 31/03/2011) : 32 years
• Qualification / Experience (desirable):
  Ph. D in the area of heterogeneous catalysis / material synthesis with catalytic applications.
  --Applicants should have experience in the area of synthesis, characterization, evaluation and development of heterogeneous catalysts used in the area of Petrochemical processes and novel catalytic materials during Ph.D / Post- Doctoral or should have working experience in the above mentioned areas.
  --Experience in the areas of metal supported catalysts, mixed oxides, modification of Zeolites and related materials employed in catalytic processes and adsorption will be an added advantage.
  --Preference will be given to applicants who are well conversant with data interpretation of sophisticated analytical tools used for catalyst characterization such asTA/TGA, TPR, TPD, TPO, XRD, NMR, SEM, TEM, EDAX,ESCA,IR, micro calorimeter, etc.
  --For Sr. Research Officer, minimum 3 years of relevant R&D experience after the Ph.D specially in the area of Petrochemicals i.e Paraxylene (PX) / Purified Terephthallic Acid (PTA) / Linear alkylbenzene (LAB) Process / Catalysts etc. Preference will be given to experience supported by patents / international publications.
  --Minimum 65 % marks in graduation as well as in Post-graduation.

Selection Methodology:

The applicants meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria / experience requirement shall be required to attend Personal Interview.

Placement:

Selected applicants will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 24,900-50,500/- (Gr.A) / Rs. 29,100 – 54,500/- (Gr.B). Besides Basic Pay and industrial pattern of DA, the other allowances/benefits include HRA, Medical Facilities, Performance Related Pay, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Employees’ Pension Scheme, Group Pension Accident Insurance , Tatkal Sahayata Yojana, Leave Travel Concession, Contributory Superannuation Benefit Fund Scheme, House Building Advance, Conveyance Advance/Maintenance Reimbursement, Professional Updation Allowance, Home Desk-Top PC, Children's Education Allowance etc. as per rules.

How to Apply:

Only those applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria should submit typed/computer printed applications strictly in the prescribed format (attached) to Chief Human Resource Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Research and Development Centre, Sector 13, Faridabad-121007 (Haryana) only by ordinary post so as to reach latest by 15.04.2011. Applications with incomplete and without attachments / wrong particulars and those who do not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria as per advertisement or received after the due date will entail rejection and the DD will not be refunded.
Contact Person:
Sh. Julian Baa, CHRM : 0129-2294255
Ms. Rashmi Tiru, M(HR) : 0129-2294229

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS : 15.04.2011

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