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Applications for RA(2) positions in CCPPT, SIS

Applications for RA(2) positions in CCPPT, SIS

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Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory (CCPPT),
School of International Studies (SIS),
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067

Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate and Research Assistant in the ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research) funded project “The Role of Fests in Shaping of Spiritual and Cultural Nationalism of Bharat: A Study of Kumbha and Magh Mela (Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik)”.

1.    Name of the Position: Research Associate – 01

Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline (55%minimum) with NET/M.Phil/PhD  

Desirable Qualifications: Candidate with adequate knowledge in Cultural and Spiritual domain, experience of Indian Knowledge system and working with social network analysis technique, fieldwork experience and good writing skills and computer proficiency. 

2.    Name of the Postion: Research Assistant – 01

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D./M.Phil./ Post graduate in social science discipline with minimum 55%

Desirable Qualifications: Candidate with adequate knowledge in Cultural and Spiritual domain, and adequate awareness about Indian Knowledge system with appropriate computer proficiency.

The chosen candidate will be hired solely on a temporary basis, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Please send soft copy of the application along with latest CV alongwith supporting documents for educational qualification and professional experience. CV of the applicant must include name, date of birth/age, contact address, contact number, essential/technical/professional qualifications and details of research/professional experience should sent to electronically to – ccppticssrproject@gmail.com, ravirshukla@jnu.ac.in by 25th April, 2024.
 

Note:
1. Incomplete applications will be rejected and any further request will not be entertained.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other Communications in this regard will be entertained.
3. TA/DA will not be paid for appearing in interview.

Dr. Ravi Rameshchandra Shukla
Chairperson
Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory
School of International Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University

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.