School of Environmental Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi -110067
Applications are invited for the position of Project Associate–I under a project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, through the Advance Research Grant (ARG) scheme, as per the details given below:
Title of the project: “Critical and Strategic Mineral Prospectivity in the Bangriposhi Sector, Northern Odisha: Tectono-Magmatic Insights from the Singhbhum Craton-North Singhbhum Mobile Belt (NSMB) Interface”
Name of the Post: Project Associate-I
No. of Vacancy: 01
Age Limit: Not exceeding 33 years as on 30-10-2026; age relaxation as per govt of India norms for OBC/SC/ST/Physically Handicapped.
Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable :
a) Economic geology and mineral exploration;
b) Critical and strategic minerals;
c) Geological mapping and field investigations;
d) Mantle petrography and mineralogical characterization;
e) Geochemistry and interpretation of geochemical datasets;
f) Experience in R&D in academic institutions or industry etc.
g) CSIR-UGC NET qualified
Monthly Emoluments (Consolidated):
(i) ₹ 37,000/- + HRA per month for candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or equivalent
(ii) ₹ 30,000/- + HRA per month for those who do not fall under category (i).
Instructions:
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Interested candidates must send their application in the enclosed proforma as a single PDF file, along with all supporting documents, to the Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Muduru Lachhana Dora through email at anrfsesmld[at]gmail[dot]com (with subject line “Application for ANRF-ARG- PA-I_Candidate Name”).
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Application will be accepted ONLY in the below given proforma.
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Last date of receipt of applications: 15th October 2026
Terms & Conditions:
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The position is purely temporary and will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum period of three years. The position is co-terminus with the project.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email about the in-person interview.
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No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Prof. Muduru Lachhana Dora
(Principal Investigator)
ANRF Project