Senior Project Associate in Battery Thermal Management (Graphene Heat Pipes), CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal
Job Description
CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal is hiring a Senior Project Associate in battery thermal management. The project demonstrates graphene-coated heat pipes that pull heat out of battery packs. The post pays Rs 42,000 a month plus HRA. Apply online by 28 October 2026, then attend the walk-in interview on 29 October.
At a glance
- Post: Senior Project Associate, Post Code-04, 1 post
- Project: FTT060601: Demonstration of Graphene-decorated Heat Pipe for Heat Dissipation in Battery Packs
- Where: CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal
- Pay: Rs 42,000 a month plus HRA
- Duration: Project runs up to 31 March 2028
- Apply by: 28 October 2026 online; walk-in on 29 October 2026
The advertisement is No. PROJ-07/2026. It covers several project posts; this listing is Post Code-04 only. Online applications opened on 14 October 2026. The ad names no PI.
What the AMPRI battery thermal management Senior Project Associate will do
- Work on a battery thermal management system built on heat pipes
- Help grow graphene and characterise its physical and chemical properties
- Write papers and project reports
Why this role matters
Heat is a main cause of battery fires and fast ageing in electric vehicles. Better cooling lets packs charge faster and last longer. This post combines battery work with graphene materials, two areas where Indian industry is hiring.
Eligibility
- Any one of: an M.Sc. in chemistry or physics with 3 years of R&D experience; an M.E. or M.Tech. in materials science with 2 years of experience; or a PhD in chemistry, physics or materials science with 2 years of R&D experience
- Preferred: experience in battery development, electrode making, materials synthesis and electrochemical testing; one or two SCI papers
- Age: at most 40 years on the last date. Relaxation of 5 years for SC, ST, PwBD and women, and 3 years for OBC
- Your result must already be declared; “result awaited” candidates cannot apply. Experience must be after the qualifying degree
Apply separately for each post code if you want more than one. Keep a printout of the online form and note the application number. For technical problems, write to recruit.ampri@csir.res.in. The ad calls the interview schedule tentative.
Pay and duration
- Rs 42,000 a month plus HRA
- Project runs up to 31 March 2028
- 12 days’ leave a year; dispensary use for self; TA and DA on official tours
- No application fee is mentioned
How to apply
Apply online on the CSIR-AMPRI project staff portal by 28 October 2026. Upload a photo and signature as JPG files under 100 KB. Then report for the walk-in interview at CSIR-AMPRI on 29 October 2026, between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Bring the form printout, copies and originals. Documents are checked before the interview.
Key dates
- Online form open: 14-28 October 2026
- Walk-in interview: 29 October 2026, reporting 1:00-2:00 PM, CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal
Please read the official CSIR-AMPRI advertisement (PDF) before applying, and browse more Research Associate jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal
Official advertisement: ampri.res.in
How to prepare for this application
- Count your experience carefully. Only experience after your qualifying degree counts.
- Lead with battery work. Electrode coating, cell assembly and cycling tests all help.
- Learn heat pipe basics. Know how a wick and working fluid move heat, and why graphene helps.
- Know graphene growth. Revise CVD growth and Raman, XRD and SEM characterisation.
- Carry originals. Document checks happen on the walk-in day before the interview.
About CSIR-AMPRI
CSIR-AMPRI is a laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in Bhopal. It began as the Regional Research Laboratory, Bhopal, in 1981 and took its present name in 2007. It works on advanced materials, composites and processing.
