Research Scientist

About the Company:
UrjanovaC is a clean energy and net-zero solutions company founded by IIT Bombay faculty members Prof. Vikram Vishal and Prof. Arnab Dutta. The company specializes in pioneering carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies aimed at decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. UrjanovaC has developed a patented carbon management technology that captures and converts carbon dioxide into valuable end products.
Job Summary:
This role will focus on assessing, maintaining, and upscaling the production of relevant chemicals, following CO2 capture and conversion processes, and their conversion into value-added products. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in chemical synthesis, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and materials science. The candidate plays a critical role in translating lab-scale discoveries into scalable climate solutions for decarbonising heavy industries.
Responsibilities:
Synthesize and optimize relevant chemicals and materials for CO₂ capture and conversion.
Conduct wet lab experiments related to carbon utilization pathways such as:
CO2 hydrolysis
CO2 to bicarbonate and carbonate formation
Generation of industry-relevant solid carbonate minerals
Perform detailed characterization using techniques like 1H and 13C NMR, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, HPLC, Ion Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry etc.
Perform technical and economic analysis (TEA) and evaluate the capital and operational costs of projects during the pre-construction phase.
Work closely with chemical and process engineers to transition lab-scale research to pilot/industrial scale.
Maintain detailed research documentation and prepare technical reports.
Desired Qualifications:
PhD or Master’s in Chemistry, Catalysis, Materials Science, or related field.
Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms, catalysis or green chemistry.
Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on lab experience (postdoctoral or industrial R&D preferred).
Experience with carbon capture, CO₂ utilization, or clean energy technologies is highly desirable.
Familiarity with safety protocols and lab-scale experimental design.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work alongside visionary leadership on critical business functions.
Fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually challenging environment.
Competitive salary.
High visibility role with significant growth opportunities.

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