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School of Computational & Integrative Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067

Applications are invited from candidates for the post of “Research Assistant” in School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research(ICSSR), New Delhi minor project entitled “Prediction Models and Associated Factors on the Low Fertility in Sikkim”. This post is temporary for 12 months and is Co-terminus with the project.

Position: Research Assistant(one)
Duration (Extendable as required): 12 Months
Qualification*: Post graduate in social science discipline (Preferably Population Studies/Public Health/Economics 55% minimum) with NET /M.Phil. / Ph.D.
Remuneration: Rs. 37, 000/-per month
Desirable Skills:
•    Strong research skills with experience in literature review, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Statistical data analysis.
•    Experience to work with NFHS Survey/Big data
•    Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., R, STATA, Python)
•    Prior experience in research projects, particularly in health research in social aspects.

*Note: This project needs advance level data analytics so please fresher in this area no need to apply.

Process of application: Interested candidates applying for the position are requested to send a latest CV with self-attested copies of degrees and certificates in a single pdf via e-mail at rakeshsaroj@jnu.ac.in latest by 9th March,2024. The applicant should mention “Application for the post of Research Assistant for ICSSR minor Research Project” in the subject line.
The last date for application is 9th March 2024.
The interview details (date and time) will be communicated via email. Original documents in support of the educational qualification and experience certificates for both posts must be produced at the time of interview. Please note that no TA/DA will be provided to attend the interview.

For any further assistance please contact:
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Saroj
School of Computational and Integrative Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067
Mobile: 9454196475
Email: rakeshsaroj@jnu.ac.in

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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.