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Special Centre for Molecular Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

Ref: No.BT/PR49942/CMD/150/131/2023

Applications are invited for the following temporary posts of one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the DBT-funded projectentitled “Integrative analysis of prevalent Metabolism Disrupting Chemicals/obesogens mediated Dysregulation of Thyroid Hormone Receptor in the Genesis of Obesity” at the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi-110067.

Post: Senior Research Fellow (One position)

Emoluments: Rs 42,000/-Plus 27% HRA as per sanction and rule

Age Limit: 35 years (age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms)  

Essential Qualifications:
• M.Sc. (CSIR/DBT/ICMR/UGC NET qualified) in any branch of Biological/Life Sciences or other related field with strong academic record.
• Minimum two years of research experience in the above-mentioned fields.

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates for SRF who have published original research articles or have suitable work experience in ‘Molecular & Cellular Endocrinology’ or ‘Receptor Biology’ may be preferred. Candidates with experience in live-cell imaging and animal handling may be given priority. Applicants will be shortlisted for appearing in an online interview based on eligibility criteria and suitability. Selection will be made based on qualifications and performance during the interview.

Duration: Initially for 1 year (extendable till the completion of the project i.e. May 2027)

Eligible candidates may apply by sending their application detailing their qualifications and experience along with a cover letter and self-attested copies of degrees, certificates,and testimonials. The applicant should mention the name of the post applied for and send the hardcopy of the applicationso as to reach the following address by July 20, 2024.

Prof. Rakesh K Tyagi, (P.I.)Lab 3B (G), Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for an interview, which may be conducted online only. Incomplete applications will not be entertained. The interview details (date and time) will be communicated via email. Original documents supporting the educational qualification and experience certificates for the above-mentioned post must be produced during the interview. 

Prof. Rakesh K Tyagi
Special Centre for Molecular Medicine,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi 110067
Tel. No.: 011-2673-8741

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.