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Energy Studies Programme

School of International Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

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Applications are invited for filling up of the following posts purely on temporary basis in the project titled “Study on Optimal Strategy for Phasing Down Coal Uses in India” funded by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India at the Energy Studies Programme, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Post No 1: Research Associate (One post)

Salary: - 47000/- per month plus HRA @27%.

Essential qualifications: Ph. D. in Energy / Environment / Physics / Mathematics / Statistics/  Economics / Management or M.Tech./M.E. in Engineering with 3 years of research experience.

Desirable: Research experience on energy and climate change related work on economics, policies, system etc. with at least 2 research publications in peer-reviewed SCOPUS/Web of Science indexed journals. Knowledge of energy system models. Good experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Ability to clearly communicate research conclusions in verbal and written format and report/paper writing skills.

Post No 2: Junior Research Fellow (Two posts)

Salary: - 31000/- per month plus HRA @27%.

Essential Qualifications: Post graduate degree in Energy, Environment, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Management, Engineering, or any related subject.

Desirable: Interest on multi-disciplinary research on energy and climate related work on economics, policies, system etc. Proficiency in Micro-soft office (Word, Excel, Power Point). Ability to clearly communicate research conclusions in verbal and written format and report/paper writing skills.

How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply by sending their application along with the detailed CV, self-attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience (if any) through email on or before February 24, 2023 by e-mail to atulkumar@jnu.ac.in (Prof. Atul Kumar, Principal Investigator). CV of the applicant must include name, date of birth, contact address, contact number, educational qualifications, research experience and details of research publications (if any). The e-mail subject line should read as “Application for the Post of JRF/RA in MoC Project”.

Application Deadline: Application will be accepted till 24 February 2023.

Note:

  • The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier and the same can be curtailed/extended based on assessment of the candidate's performance and discretion of the Competent Authority for the duration of the project.
  • Candidates must ascertain eligibility before applying. Applications of ineligible candidates will be rejected.
  • The selection committee will shortlist candidates based on the experience, qualifications and the suitability for the project, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
  • The details regarding the interview will be notified through email.
  • TA/DA will not be paid for appearing in interview.
  • In case the performance is not satisfactory, the appointment is liable to be terminated at any time without any notice.

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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.