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Applications for Project Assisatnt-1 in SC&IS

Applications for Project Assisatnt-1 in SC&IS

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

Applications are invited for the Project  Associate-1 post in a Department of Biotechnology (DBT) funded project entitled “Toward manipulation of the binding affinity of a Calcium (Ca2+) ion to the Calcium-binding proteins using computational approaches with experimental validations: Ca2+ binding site prediction, free energy calculation, and Isothermal titration Calorimetry (ITC) experiment.” at the School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

The selected candidate will be appointed on a purely temporary basis and the salary will be as per DBT norms.

Minimum qualification:  B.Tech./B.E. in computer science OR computer science and engineering

Desirable qualification: Proficiency in Python programming language. For Python proficiency, a link to any code written by the candidate should be given. Knowledge of using Machine Learning techniques.

How to apply:  ONLY a soft copy of the application (only one consolidated PDF file containing a cover letter, application, and all the supporting documents – the name of the PDF file should have the first name of the candidate) via e-mail to dbtproject027@gmail.com

The applications should reach on or before 7th April 2024 mentioning the name of the project.

Note:-
1.    Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and suitability for the project. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear for the interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained
2.     No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
3.     The interview can be held in hybrid mode (online+offline) if necessary.
Last date to apply: 7th April, 2024

Prof. Pradipta Bandyopadhyay
School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067

Current Recruitment
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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.

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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.