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School of Physical Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University

Ref.: Misc/Project-IKS/Feb_2023/3 

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for one temporary position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) division, AICTE, New Delhi sponsored research project File 2-23/AICTE/IKS/Research Project/28 under the supervision of Prof. Manish Kumar, School of Physical Sciences, JNU New Delhi. The total duration of the project is two years. The details of the project, qualifications, fellowship amount etc., are the following:

Manpower Position:  JRF (one)

Fellowship amount : Rs. 31,000/- month (Fixed) up to Feb. 02, 2025

Eligibility requirements: M.Sc. (Physics) (Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA) with qualified CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE

Age limit:  Maximum 28 years (relaxable for 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped)

• Interested candidates with the above mentioned qualifications can send their applications (along with necessary documents) on a plain A-4 size paper giving detailed information about their educational qualifications and experiences on or before 29th April 2023 to Prof. Manish Kumar (P.I.) through email: mkkashyap@mail.jnu.ac.in or by post to the address given above.

• The shortlisted candidates will be called to appear in the interview (Online) which is likely to be scheduled in the first week of May 2023. The information of interview will be communicated through email provided in the application.

Prof. Manish Kumar
(Principal Investigator)
IKS Project

Current Recruitment
Yes

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