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Applications for Project Research Scientist 1 in SCMM

Applications for Project Research Scientist 1 in SCMM

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

Applications are invited for the post of Project Scientist I (SRF) in the ICMR sponsored project entitled “Characterizing the functional role of DNA binding domain lacking novel alternative splice form TET1 in acute myeloid leukemia, leukemic stem cells and can it be chemically targeted”

The selected candidate will be appointed purely on a temporary basis initially for one year that may be extended based on the performance.

Salary:  As per the norms of the funding agency. ICMR. Senior Research Fellow* (One): Rs. 35,000 plus 27% HRA*. The Position will be revised to Project Scientist I and the salary will be revised to 56000 Plus 30% HRA

Essential Qualification and experience: First-class postgraduate degree, including the integrated PG degree; second-class postgraduate degree, including the integrated PG degree with Ph.D.

Desirable Qualification: First-class postgraduate (PG) degree in  Biology/Bioinformatics with two-year research experience in the field of Life ,Sciences/Biotechnology after completing PG or PhD in the field of Biology.  The candidate should have research experience in animal handling.

Interested candidates may apply by sending their complete application to rec.scmmjnu@gmail.com the attested copies of the certificates, brief CV and proof of research experience are to be attached with the soft copy of the application. The applications should reach the address given by 29th October 2024 at the latest.

Dr. Vijay P.S. Rawat,
Associate Professor
Special Centre for Molecular Medicines,
Jawaharlal Nehru University. New Delhi-110067

Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear for interview.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview for the said position.

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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.