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School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067

Dated:26/07/2018

Applications are invited for a post of Junior research fellow  in a DBT-funded Project entitled: "Genotype phenotype…small effector molecules” (Reference Number: BT/PR22409/MED/12/746/2016)'' at School of Biotechnology, JNU. The selected candidate will be appointed purely on temporary basis, initially for one year that may be extended based on the performance on yearly basis till the completion of project.

Position: Junior Research Fellow (1)

Essential Qualifications & Experience: Candidate must have a Master’sr degree (with minimum 55% marks)  in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology /Life Sciences/ Biosciences or any other related field with relevant experience

Desirable: Basic knowledge of working in the molecular biology laboratory with mammalian cells or baculovirus alongwith basic computational skills would be a plus. Also NET qualified candidates may get preference.

Salary: Rs. 25000/-  pm + HRA as per DBT norms

Appointment will be purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. The eligible candidates may further be shortlisted based on qualifications/experience depending on the number of applications received.

Interested candidates may apply by sending an application along with the brief resume to the address mentioned below mentioning the name of the project and post applied for (on the cover of the envelope). The application may be submitted either by person or by registered post.

Application Deadline: Application will be accepted till 10th August 2018.

Hard copy of the application along with the copy of biodata, supporting documents for educational qualification and professional experience. Biodata of the applicant must include name, date of birth/age, contact address, contact number, essential/technical/professional qualifications and details of research/professional experience should reach to

Dr. Ranjana Arya (PI)
Assistant Professor 
127, School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University 
New Delhi-110067

Email: sreelaxmi59@gmail.com

Note: 

1. Incomplete applications will be rejected and any further request will not be entertained.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview at SBT, JNU and no other communications in this regard will be entertained. 
3. TA/DA will not be paid for appearing in interview.

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Initially, established as a Centre for Chinese and Japanese Studies, it subsequently grew to include Korean Studies as well. At present there are eight faculty members in the Centre. Several distinguished faculty who have now retired include the late Prof. Gargi Dutt, Prof. P.A.N. Murthy, Prof. G.P. Deshpande, Dr. Nranarayan Das, Prof. R.R. Krishnan and Prof. K.V. Kesavan. Besides, Dr. Madhu Bhalla served at the Centre in Chinese Studies Programme during 1994-2006. In addition, Ms. Kamlesh Jain and Dr. M. M. Kunju served the Centre as the Documentation Officers in Chinese and Japanese Studies respectively.

The academic curriculum covers both modern and contemporary facets of East Asia as each scholar specializes in an area of his/her interest in the region. The integrated course involves two semesters of classes at the M. Phil programme and a dissertation for the M. Phil and a thesis for Ph. D programme respectively. The central objective is to impart an interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of history, foreign policy, government and politics, society and culture and political economy of the respective areas. Students can explore new and emerging themes such as East Asian regionalism, the evolving East Asian Community, the rise of China, resurgence of Japan and the prospects for reunification of the Korean peninsula. Additionally, the Centre lays great emphasis on the building of language skills. The background of scholars includes mostly from the social science disciplines; History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, International Relations and language.

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.