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Applications for Project Assistant post in SCSM

Applications for Project Assistant post in SCSM

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Special Centre for Systems Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru University
20/06/2023

Applications are invited on a plain paper (or signed PDF file) for purely temporary position for one Project Assistant (PA) in a research project entitled “Study of the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Patients” funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, India.

Project Assistant (nos. 1)

Essential Qualification: Graduate in science/ relevant subjects/ from a recognized university with three years’ work experience from a recognized institution or Master’s degree in the relevant subject.

Desirable Qualification: Working experience and knowledge of python Django (to develop restful web API and working with websites), Developing and consuming of API, PHP, CSS, HTML5, Javascript. Working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) and server-side development. Working knowledge in data analysis using Python (Pandas, Numpy, Seaborn, matplotlib) and MySQL database. JavaScript, React.JS (to develop a working dashboard).

Salary: Rs. 31,000/- p.m. (consolidated)

Duration of the project: The selected candidate will be appointed on a purely temporary basis, initially for one year or till the duration of the project, whichever is earlier, subject to the satisfactory performance of the candidate.

How to Apply: An application consisting of a cover letter and detailed CV (including details of educational and research accomplishments and research experience) should reach as a soft copy to the email address given  below. Applicants are required to specifically mention in the CV: Name, date of birth, contact details, essential/technical/professional qualifications, and experience details.

NOTE:
1.    Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (hybrid mode). Please note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
2.    Soft copy (signed  PDF) of the application should be emailed to: hemantkushwaha@jnu.ac.in

Application Deadline: Application should reach by 02 July 2023
Principal Investigator
Prof. Rana P. Singh
Concurrent Professor, Special Centre for Systems Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

Current Recruitment
Yes

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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.