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Applications for SPA & PA in CSSP

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Project Title

“Frugal Innovation Ecosystems for Healthcare Technologies in India”, funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), GoI

Applications are invited for the following posts:

S. No.

Position

No. of Position

Qualifications

1.

Senior Project Associate;

INR 62,230 per month (consolidated inclusive of HRA)

One

Essential Qualifications:

  • PhD in Science Policy Studies/ Innovation Studies from a reputed institute/university.
  • 2 years’ experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions, or science and technology organisations, or scientific activities and services

Desirable Qualification:

  • Practical experience in field-based studies/ innovation database, and web resources;
  • Knowledge of data visualization & report writing;
  • At least two published articles in relevant areas in peer-reviewed periodicals.

2.

Project Associate-II;

INR 44,500 per month (consolidated inclusive of HRA)

One

Essential Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in science policy/innovation management/ design studies or related area from a reputed institute/university.
  • 2 years’ experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions, or science and technology organisations, or scientific activities and services

Desirable Qualification:

  • Practical experience in field-based studies; tinkering activities.
  • Knowledge of data visualization & report writing.

 

Applicants are requested to send their CV by email clearly mentioning the position applied for to Dr. Saradindu Bhaduri (trcfs.dst@gmail.com), Principal Investigator, DST Project “Frugal Innovation Ecosystems for Healthcare Technologies in India”, JNU-TRCFS, School of Social Sciences-1, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 17:00 hours (IST) June 16, 2023.

Duration: 1 year (extendable)

Dr. Saradindu Bhaduri

(Principal Investigator)

Note: No TA/DA will be provided to the applicants for attending the interview for the above-mentioned post.   Only shortlisted/successful candidates will be informed by email.

Current Recruitment
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