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DST-PURSE (Phase II) Programme sanctioned to Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility (AIRF)

DST-PURSE (Phase II) Programme sanctioned to Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility (AIRF)

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Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067

Advertisement for Research Associate (RA) Position - (01)

Date- 18th Dec., 2017

Applications are invited for the post under DST-PURSE (Phase II) Programme sanctioned to Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility (AIRF). The selected candidates will be appointed purely on temporary basis, initially for one year that may be extended based on the performance.

Position: Research Associate (01)

Essential Qualifications & Experiences:

The candidates applying for the post must have:

  • Ph.D. degree in Chemical/Biological Sciences or related subjects from any recognized University/ Institute.
  • At least 5 years of post-PhD experiences in handling of sophisticated scientific instruments and laboratory management thereof.
  • At least five (05) publications in reputed International Journals that verify the analytical data interpretation.
  • Good communication and inter-personal skills.

Salary: As per the norms of the University and Funding agency.

Interested candidates may apply by sending the application (hard copy only) on plain paper indicating name, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experiences and research work along with self attested supporting documents should reach the undersigned mentioning the name of the project and post applied for (on the cover of the envelope) on or before 14th January, 2018. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview by email.

No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview.


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Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility (AIRF)
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

 

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