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Applications for JRF position in SC&IS

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School of Computational & Integrative Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow in an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded project entitled “Development of an efficient dashboard for management and tracking of COVID-19 data” under the supervision of Dr. Pallavi Somvanshi, School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Essential Qualification: The applicant must have M.Sc/M. Tech. in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/ Computer Science and Engineering or B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Science and Technology/ Computer Science with NET/GATE qualification.

Desirable Qualification: Candidates having knowledge of programming language are encouraged to apply.

Fellowship/Salary: As per ICMR norms, fellowship is ₹31,000/- p.m. plus HRA as permissible.

Duration: The selected candidate will be appointed on a purely temporary basis initially for one year and renewable next year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum period of two years.

Interested candidates may apply and submit their complete application in the form of CV along with a cover letter and self-attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience (if any). The applications should be submitted via e-mail at psomvanshi@jnu.ac.in latest by July 10, 2022. The e-mail subject line should read as “Application for the Post of JRF in ICMR funded Project”.

Dr. Pallavi Somvanshi
(Principal Investigator)
School of Computational& Integrative Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067
E-mail: psomvanshi@jnu.ac.in

Note:
1. The date of the interview will be informed later to the shortlisted candidates through Email/phone. Due to unforeseen circumstances arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the interview may be conducted online via Google Meet or ZOOM.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing interview physically.

Current Recruitment
No

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Several students of the centre have been recipients of prestigious research fellowships awarded by Japan Foundation, Mombusho (Ministry of Education, Government of Japan), Saburo Okita Memorial Fellowship, Nippon Foundation, Korea Foundation, Nehru Memorial Fellowship, and Fellowship from the Chinese and Taiwanese Governments. Besides, students from Japan receive fellowship from the Indian Council of Cultural Relations.