Recruitment @ JNU

Applications are invited for the following temporary postof one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the DBT-funded project entitled ‘Integrative analysis of prevalent Metabolism Disrupting Chemicals/obesogens mediated Dysregulation of Thyroid Hormone Receptor in the Genesis of Obesity’ at the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi-110067.

Post: Senior Research Fellow (One position)
Emoluments: Rs 42,000/- Plus 27% HRA as per sanction and rules
Age Limit: 35 years (age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms)

Essential Qualifications:
• M.Sc. (CSIR/DBT/ICMR/UGC NET qualified) in any branch of Biological/Life Sciences or other related field with strong academic record.
• Minimum two years of research experience in the related field.

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates for SRF who have published original research articles or have suitable work experience in ‘Receptor Biology’ or Molecular & Cellular Endocrinology may be preferred. Candidates with experience in live-cell imaging and animal handling may be given priority. Applicants will be shortlisted for appearing in an interview based on eligibility criteria and suitability. Selection will be made based on performance during the interview.

Duration: About 8 months, i.e., till the completion of the project on May 7, 2027.

Last date of receiving the application: August 22, 2026

Eligible candidates may apply by submitting their application with a cover letter and self-attested copies of degrees, certificates, and testimonials. The applicant should mention the name of the post applied for and send theapplication/document copies at the address as below:

Prof. Rakesh K Tyagi, (P.I.)

Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM),

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU),

New Delhi-110067

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for anonline/hybrid mode interview, on Fri August 28, 2026 at 10:30 am. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.Original documents supporting the educational qualification and experience certificates for the above-mentioned post must be kept ready for verification.

Prof. Rakesh K Tyagi
Special Centre for Molecular Medicine,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi 110067
Tel. No.: 011-2673-8741

ATAL INCUBATION CENTRE-JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION (AIC-JNUFI)
Jawaharlal Nehru University

Atal Incubation Centre-Jawaharlal Nehru University Foundation for Innovation AIC-JNUFI a ' not for profit’ Company of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), invites applications for AIC-JNUFI established at JNU, New Delhi.

1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - 1 Position
AIC-JNUFI supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog aims to support and encourage innovative technology-based start-ups offering technology support and guidance through its academic mentors and experts, state of the art infrastructure a networking through JNU and its alumni.

Position	Qualification/Experience	Age	Remunerations
CEO (1 Post)	Essential: PhD in Science/ Technology OR Masters in management /Engineering with 5 years of experience in Administration of incubation or Innovation/ Startup /Technology deployment in related institution. Desirable: At least 2 years’ experience in Incubator Setup or Start-up experience in technology domain. Preference would be given to those who have worked for Science and Technology driven start up incubation centers in senior management position.	Not more than 60 years as on the last date of submission of online application.	The remuneration is negotiable and would be commensurate with the qualifications and experience for the right candidate subject to a maximum consolidated amount of Rs.1,35,000/- per month. (all inclusive)

Hard copy of application form in the prescribed proforma along with detailed bio-data and self-attested copies of educational qualifications and experience should reach “Room No 201, Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067 through registered/speed post on or before 21 August 2026 by 5.30 p.m.

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School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi

Applications are invited for a temporary position of Project Assistant (ONE Post) in a project on developing AI tools/methods with biological data. The details are provided below.

Essential Qualification	Bachelor Degree in Sciences or 3 years Diploma in Engineering & Technology.
Preference	B.Tech. and/or Master’s in analytical sciences is preferred with experience with data, preferably with biological data.
Desirable	Candidate should be familiar with, and be passionate about Data Science and Biological Data. It is not required for the candidate to understand Biology or be someone with a background/degree in Biology/Biotechnology/ Life Science/related area but the candidate needs to be analytical minded, and should be willing to work independently and with biological data. Prior experience in using data (any data), analytical tools and working with data-related methods and AI tools and framework is required. Those without prior experience with data will not be short-listed. The position does not require conducting experiments in the lab.
Consolidated fixed emoluments per month	20,000/- + HRA as per Govt. rule.
Age Limit	50 years
No of position	1
Duration of appointment	Till 7th Nov 2026 and extended further with proper approval.
Nature of appointment	Temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Mode of selection	Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and prior experience on data science followed by personal interview online. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated via e-mail to appear in the online interview.
Applications received till	6 PM of 10 Aug 2026.
Date & Time of interview	Exact time of the interview will be communicated at a later stage only to the shortlisted candidates.
How to apply?	Send an email to Professor Binay Panda, School of Biotechnology, JNU at binaypanda[at]jnu[dot]ac[dot]in with current CV and contact number. If you are a currently enrolled/working in an institution, it is recommended that you use the institutional email ID to send the email. If you are not currently enrolled/working, use an email ID that can be authenticated.

School of Environmental Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University

Applications are invited on plain paper for the following post in an SERB-sponsored project, “Investigation of stress physiology and changes in grain fatty acid composition in Brassica juncea against fluoride toxicity".

Project PA-I: One post

Essential Qualification-: Candidate should have an M.Sc. degree in Environmental Science/Botany/Chemical Science/Earth Sciences or equivalent with a good academic record and experience in Environmental field work/soil, water, plant sample analysis.

Desirable Qualification: Candidates with Environmental fieldwork/Soil analysis anions and cations through IC, physiochemical properties of soil and water, analysis of fatty acids samples from plants through GC,in addition to the above-mentioned essential qualifications, would be preferred. Candidates unwilling to perform field collection of samples from agricultural fields in NCR, should not apply.

Salary: Rs. 37,000 + 30% HRA (candidates with CSIR-UGC NET including LS or GATE) or 30,000+ 30% HRA per month (candidates without CSIR-UGC NET including LS or GATE) (Please refer ANRF/OM/N-01/2024 dated 14th Oct 2024).

Nature and tenure of the position: The position is purely temporary in nature and subject to the availability of funds. The position is to undertake sampling and analysis work of plant samples/data collection and detailed analysis of soil, and plant samples from NCR and adjoining states, using respective analytical techniques, field observations, usage of basic computer and statistical tools, leading to publications. The position will be co-terminus with the tenure of the project (i.e., approx. 20 months from July 2026). However, if the fellow’s progress is unsatisfactory, his/her services may be terminated from the project at any time.

How to apply:
1. Applications may send their duly signed detailed applications (consisting of a cover letter, detailed CV, and details of educational and research accomplishments and research experience in a closed envelope) to the undersigned by hand (Room No 107B, SES, JNU/post/Email (jnuseslab111[at]gmail[dot]com) 15 days from the publishing of this advertisement (14th August 2026).
2. Applicants must specifically mention in the CV: Name, date of birth, contact details, essential/technical/professional qualifications, and experience details.
3. Short-listed candidates will be informed by email regarding the online/offline interview date/ time/ location.
4. If called in person for interaction, no TA/DA will be paid.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Endowment Unit
Centre for Economic Studies and Planning
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University

Applications are invited on plain paper (with full bio-data) for the following positions in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Endowment Unit of CESP, SSS, JNU on purely temporary basis.

A. Office attendant at a consolidated amount of INR 21,502/- per month
Minimum qualification: Class X pass

B. Office Assistant (Computer Usage) at a consolidated amount of INR 28,444/- per month Minimum qualifications: Graduate

The initial appointment will be for a period of 10 months.

Applications complete in all respects (including a cover letter, email address and phone number and self-attested evidence in support of fulfilment of eligibility criteria above) should reach the office of the CESP by 10th August 2026. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. No submissions after the due date will be considered.

The envelope containing the application and supporting documents should carry a header ‘Application for [name of the position] in RBI Endowment Unit, CESP’.

Only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be informed.

Nandan Nawn
RBI Chair Professor
CESP/ SSS/ JNU

Centre for English Studies (CES), SLL&CS
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067

Advertisement for Research Assistant (RA)

No. of positions: 01 (R.A)

Applications are invited for one positions of Research Assistant (@37000/- p.m.) under ICSSR Major Research Project funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The title of the research project is: “Sub-Categorisation Process among Scheduled Castes: A Study on Intra-Caste Harmony”.

The selected candidate will be appointed on purely temporary basis initially for a period of 6 months or till his/her services are required by the Project Director.

Essential qualification for R.A: Post graduate in any social science discipline with minimum 55% marks and NET/ M.Phil/Ph.D. The candidate having research experience in the area of Affirmative Actions And Social Justice will be preferred.

How to apply: Interested candidates may apply for the position by sending their detailed Curriculum Vitae through email icssrmilind2026[at]gmail[dot]com. The Curriculum Vitae must necessarily include full name, date of birth, contact address, Email ID, mobile No., academic/essential/technical/professional qualifications, details of research experience and any other information that the candidate feels relevant in her/his selection for the said position. The applications should reach on or before 9th August 2026, (5 p.m) mentioning the name of the project and post applied for on the subject of the email. Interview will be held on Google Meet.
Note:-

1.    Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and suitability for the project. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for the interview.
2.    No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
3.    Interview will be held on Google Meet. Google Meet link to appear for the interview will be shared on the given Email ID.

Dr. Awad Milind Eknath (Project Director) Associate Professor
Room no. 139, CES/SLL&CS-I Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi -110067.