School of Computational & Integrative Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067
JNU/SCIS/MJ/DBT/2025-1
Applications are invited for the following purely temporary posts in the DBT funded project entitled “Single-cell resolution regulatory landscape of drought stress response in chickpea roots” at School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Research Associate I (one post): Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics or related field. The candidate should have good academic record and a relevant research experience as evidenced from published papers in standard refereed journals. The candidate should have research experience in advanced molecular biology, cell biology, genomics techniques and/or NGS data analysis demonstrated by good-quality research publications.
Field Worker (one post): Graduate degree in any discipline. Prior experience of working in a research lab and maintenance of plant growth/field is required.
The positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship amount/emoluments will be as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT rules. The initial appointment may be for six months/one year or as per recommendation of the Selection Committee, which can be curtailed/extended on the basis of assessment of the candidate’s performance and discretion of the Competent Authority. In case the performance is not satisfactory, the appointment is liable to be terminated at any time without any notice.
The eligible candidates may further be shortlisted based on the qualification/experience depending on the total number of applications received. JNU may select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate and reserves the right to relax any of the qualification(s) in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee.
Eligible candidates may apply by sending their complete application in the given format along with cover letter, self-attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience (if any). The applications should be submitted via e-mail at mjain@jnu.ac.in latest by April 25, 2025. The e-mail subject line should read as “Application for the Post of RA/FA in DBT Project”.
ONLY soft copy of the application in the given format (only one consolidated PDF file containing cover letter, application and all the supporting documents) via e-mail (mjain@jnu.ac.in) will be accepted.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be informed and called for interview, which may be conducted online/offline. The details regarding the interview will be notified through email. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview for the said positions.
Dr. Mukesh Jain
Professor
School of Computational & Integrative Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067
E-mail: mjain@jnu.ac.in
