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School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

Applications are invited for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the SERB sponsored research project entitled ‘Target mimicry-based diminution of microRNA167 genes’ expression targeting Auxin Response Factors (ARFs)’ for enhanced silique development in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)’  

Duration of the project: Three years (03 Years)

Essential Qualifications : Master degree in any branch of Life Sciences, (Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA) with qualified CSIR-UGC NET 

Desirable: Candidate may have knowledge of plant tissue culture and molecular biology techniques.

Fellowship amount: Rs.37000/- (for first two years) + HRA, & Rs. 42,000/- (for the third year) + HRA

Appointment will be made purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project.

Age limit: Maximum 28 years (relaxable for 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Woman/Physically Handicapped candidates)

The last date for the application :  22 July, 2024

Interested candidates should submit an application, short CV and self-attested copies of the claimed qualifications and experience through email at bhupendra@jnu.ac.in or by post to the address given below. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Principal Investigator :
Dr. Bhupendra Chaudhary
Associate Professor
319, School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067
Email: bhupendra@jnu.ac.in

Current Recruitment
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A warm welcome to the modified and updated website of the Centre for East Asian Studies. The East Asian region has been at the forefront of several path-breaking changes since 1970s beginning with the redefining the development architecture with its State-led development model besides emerging as a major region in the global politics and a key hub of the sophisticated technologies. The Centre is one of the thirteen Centres of the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi that provides a holistic understanding of the region.

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.