Designation/Position- Regular Faculty Posts at JNU
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, invites applications for Regular Faculty Posts at JNU from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Jawaharlal Nehru University is a central public university in New Delhi, India. It was established in 1969 and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The university is known for leading faculties and research emphasis on liberal arts and applied sciences. Regular Assistant Professor Posts at JNU
Research/Job Area- Various
| School/ Centre/ Spl Centre | CADRE | Category | Qualifications, Specialisation & Desirable Qualifications etc. |
| Energy Studies Programme (ESP), SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (SIS) | Assistant Professor in Energy Studies | OBC (Backlog) | Specialization: Energy Security and International Energy Relations Doctoral degree on Energy Policy related topic Quality research publications on energy related issues. |
| SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (SBT) | Professor | OBC (Backlog) | Biomechanics, Systems biology and Bioinformatics, Bioprocess engineering. |
| SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES (SCIS) | Professor | OBC (Backlog) | Ph.D. in any area of Natural Sciences/Computer Science with specialization in any branch of Computational & Integrative Sciences, relevant to the teaching programs of the School, and preferably in Complex Systems, Mathematical Biology, Dynamical Systems, Statistical Mechanics of Living Systems. Desirable: Candidates must have demonstrated capabilities and experience in the relevant field, as mentioned above, quantifiable in terms of teaching, high quality publications (at least 10 high quality original research publications (not review papers) either as first author or corresponding author during the past 15 years. A short research proposal on the future research plan. Screening Committee can set additional criteria for shortlisting based on quality and no. of applicants |
| SPECIAL CENTRE FOR MOLECULAR MEDICINE (SCMM) | Associate Professor | OBC (Backlog) | M.Sc & Ph.D in any discipline of Biological Sciences; OR MBBS/MD/BVSc/MVSc degree with Ph.D. Degree. Specialization: Molecular Endocrinology / Human Genetics / Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the human body Desirable: Candidates with the above degree(s) with relevant post-doctoral experience in the above area(s) of Molecular Medicine as evidenced by excellent and consistent publication records in the relevant fields with strong motivation for teaching and research are encouraged to apply. Medical graduates having significant experience in the above areas of research are highly encouraged to apply. |
| SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (SES) | Professor | OBC (Backlog) | Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. Degree in Physics/Mathematics/Statistics/Atmospheric Science/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Sciences (with evidence of having qualified Mathematics and Physics based courses in Bachelor’s Degree) with specialization in the field of Computer Programming and its applications in Air Pollution Modeling, Mathematical modeling of Environmental Systems. Minimum of ten publications in the peer-reviewed research journals in the field of Air Pollution Modeling. Supervision of minimum 01 (one) Ph.D. (awarded).  Desirable:     M.Sc. in Physics/ Mathematics/Atmospheric Science/ Environmental Sciences/allied disciplines (with evidence of having qualified Mathematics and Physics based courses in Bachelor’s Degree) |
SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
| Centre for Comparative Politics & Political Theory (CCPPT) | Professor | ST (Backlog) | Specialisation as desirable qualification: Comparative Politics International Studies with Indian Political Thoughts Comparative International theories of Global South |
| Centre for Canadian, US & Latin American Studies (CCUSLAS) | Associate Professor in Latin American Studies | SC (Backlog) | Specialisation: Ph.D. in Latin American Studies/International Relations with evidence of research/ publications on Latin American or Caribbean region on political economy, developmental processes, environment and energy politics, regional integration and foreign policy. |
| Centre for Canadian, US & Latin American Studies (CCUSLAS) | Associate Professor in Latin American Studies | ST (Backlog) | Specialisation: Ph.D. in Latin American Studies/International Relations with evidence of research/ publications on Latin American or Caribbean region on government politics and society, social movements, Indian Diaspora and / or foreign policy. |
| Centre for Canadian, US & Latin American Studies (CCUSLAS) | Associate Professor in Inter-American Studies | ST (Backlog) | Specialisation: Ph.D. on relevant aspect of Inter-American relations/ International Relations with evidence of research/publications on Canada/US/Latin America. |
| Centre for International Legal Studies (CILS) | Professor in International Law | SC (Backlog) | Specialisation: 1. L.L.M. and Ph.D in International Law |
| Centre for International Politics, Organisation & Disarmament (CIPOD) | Professor | OBC (Backlog) | Essential Qualification: Masters in Geography, International Politics, International Relations, Political Science, Area Studies Ph.D. in Geography, International Politics, International Relations, Political Science, Area Studies Desired Qualifications: Specialization in GIS/Geopolitics/Political Geography Publications in any of the aspect of GIS, Geopolitics, Political Geography |
| Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies (CIPS) | Professor | ST (Backlog) | Essential Qualifications: MA Economics/International Relations. PhD Economics/Southeast Asian Economics/ Macroeconomics of Southeast Asia/Regional Trading Arrangements. |
| Centre for International Trade & Development (CITD) | Associate Professor | OBC (Backlog) | Specialization: Candidates having expertise and experience in teaching and research in any of the following fields of economics: Theory of International Trade, Open Economy Macroeconomics, Institutional Economics, International Political Economy, Social Choice and Welfare, Macroeconomics, Development Economics Essential Qualification: PhD in the field of Economics Desirable Qualification: Evidence of good research publications in economics such as publications in SJR ranked journals. |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Associate Professor (Animal Physiology/ Animal Developmental Biology/ Animal Developmental Genetics) | OBC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M. Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Animal Physiology/ Animal Developmental Biology/ Animal Developmental Genetics as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Animal Physiology, Animal Developmental Biology, Animal Developmental Genetics, etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Animal Physiology/ Animal Developmental Biology/ Animal Developmental Genetics using model systems (Animal/ Drosophila / C. elegans / Zebrafish / Dictyostelium) as evident from at least 7 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Associate Professor (Biochemistry/ Chemical Biology/ Synthetic biology/ Biophysical Chemistry) | OBC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M Tech in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Physical Sciences/ Chemical Sciences with Biochemistry/Biophysical Chemistry/Chemical Biology/Synthetic Biology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Synthetic Biology etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Biochemistry/Biophysical Chemistry/Chemical Biology/Synthetic Biology as evident from at least 7 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Associate Professor (Biostatistics/ Computational Biology/ Mathematical Biology/ Systems Biology) | SC (Backlog) | M.Sc./ M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Physical Sciences/Mathematical Sciences/Statistics with Biostatistics/ Computational Biology/ Mathematics/ Systems Biology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Mathematical Biology, Systems Biology etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Biostatistics/ Computational Biology/ Mathematical Biology/ Systems Biology as evident from at least 7 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Associate Professor (Ecology/ Evolutionary Biology/ Population Genetics) | ST (Backlog) | M.Sc./ M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Mathematical Sciences/Chemical Sciences with Ecology/ Evolutionary Biology/ Population Genetics / Genetics as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Ecology, Biodiversity, Evolutionary Biology, Population Genetics etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Ecology/ Evolutionary Biology/ Population Genetics as evident from at least 7 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Associate Professor (Genome Biology/ Molecular and Cellular Biology) | OBC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M.Tech in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Genome Biology/ Molecular Biology/ Cell Biology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Genome Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Cell Biology etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Genome Biology/ Molecular and Cellular Biology using microbes / animal systems as evident from at least 7 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Professor (Biochemistry/ Chemical Biology /Systems Biology) | OBC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M. Tech in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Physical Sciences/ Chemical Sciences with Biochemistry/ Chemical Biology /Systems Biology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Systems Biology etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Biochemistry/ Chemical Biology /Systems Biology as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded) |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Professor (Cancer Biology / Radiation Biology / Non-communicable Disease) | OBC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Cancer Biology / Radiation Biology / Immunology / Disease Biology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Cancer Biology, Radiation Biology, Immunology, Disease Biology, Non-communicable Disease etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Cancer Biology / Radiation Biology / Non-communicable Disease using animal model as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author).  Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded) SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) Professor (Infection Biology/ Immunology) OBC (Backlog) M.Sc./M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Microbiology/ Parasitology/ Immunology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Infection Biology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Immunology etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Infection Biology/ Microbiology/ Parasitology/ Immunology using microbes / parasites/ animal model as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded)  SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) Professor (Microbiology/ Virology) SC (Backlog) M.Sc./M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Microbiology/ Virology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Microbiology, Virology etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Microbiology/ Virology using microbes / animal model as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded)  SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) Professor (Cell and Developmental Biology) SC (Backlog) M.Sc./M.Tech in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Cell Biology / Developmental Biology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Cell Biology / Developmental Biology using model systems (animal/ Drosophila / C. elegans / Zebrafish / Dictyostelium) as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded)  SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) Professor (Cell Biology/ Neurobiology) SC (Backlog) M.Sc./M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Cell Biology / Neurobiology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Neurosciences etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Cell Biology / Neurobiology as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded) |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Professor (Infection Biology/ Immunology) | OBC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Microbiology/ Parasitology/ Immunology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Infection Biology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Immunology etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Infection Biology/ Microbiology/ Parasitology/ Immunology using microbes / parasites/ animal model as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded) |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Professor (Microbiology/ Virology) | SC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Microbiology/ Virology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Microbiology, Virology etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Microbiology/ Virology using microbes / animal model as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded) |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Professor (Cell and Developmental Biology) | SC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M.Tech in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Cell Biology / Developmental Biology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Cell Biology / Developmental Biology using model systems (animal/ Drosophila / C. elegans / Zebrafish / Dictyostelium) as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded) |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Professor (Cell Biology/ Neurobiology) | SC (Backlog) | M.Sc./M.Tech. in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences with Cell Biology / Neurobiology as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Neurosciences etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Cell Biology / Neurobiology as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded) |
| SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES (SLS) | Professor (Ecology/ Evolutionary Biology/ Population Genetics) | ST (Backlog) | M.Sc./M.Tech in any branch of Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Chemical Sciences with Ecology/ Evolutionary Biology/ Population Genetics / Genetics as a subject. The faculty member would be required to teach core and/or optional courses in Ecology, Biodiversity, Evolutionary Biology, Population Genetics etc. for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Ph.D. and/or post-doctoral research experience in the area of Ecology/ Evolutionary Biology/ Population Genetics as evident from at least 10 high-quality original research publications (reviews not included) in any one or more of these areas (preferably as first/corresponding author). Supervision of minimum 01 Ph D (degree awarded) |
| SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES (SPS) | Associate Professor | OBC (Backlog) | Prospective candidates with proven track record of high quality research work published in reputed peer reviewed international journals are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have Ph.D. degree in Mathematics. Specialization (in any of the following areas): Topology (Algebraic or Differential), Geometry (Algebraic, Arithmetic, Differential, Hyperbolic or Symplectic), Harmonic Analysis, Lie Groups, Ergodic Theory, Operator Theory, Operator Algebras, Non-Commutative Geometry, Number Theory (Algebraic, Transcendental or Analytic), Algebra (commutative or noncommutative), Representation Theory, Lie Algebras. Desirables: Experience of teaching and research in above mentioned area(s) with high quality publication record.(Teaching experience and future teaching and research plans should be attached). Supervision of at least one full-time PhDscholar, who has been awarded PhD degree. Work experience in an institute of repute:(Fully funded central/state government institutions / other educational institutions with NIRF ranking under 100 for two consecutive years). |
| SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES (SPS) | Professor | OBC (Backlog) | Specialization: Theoretical Statistical Physics, Non-linear Dynamics and Quantum Information Desirable: Candidate with post-doctoral research experience in above area(s) with high quality/impact publication records. Minimum of Ten (10) publications in peer reviewed internationally reputed journals. Experience of teaching core, elective courses in the above-mentioned areas. (Teaching experience and future teaching plans should be attached) Record of external funding (major project(s)) from national/international funding agencies. Supervision of minimum of two (02) full-time Ph.D. awarded scholars. Work experience in national or international institute of repute. |
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Eligibility/Qualification–
PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level-14) Rs.1,44,200/-2,18,200/-
- (i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2, of UGC Regulations, 2018.
(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate.
OR
- An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines, from any academic institutions (not included in A above)/industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level-13A) Rs. 1,31,400/-2,17,100/- (i) A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
- A Master‘s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed).
- A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of Seventy five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2, of UGC Regulations, 2018.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: SCALE OF PAY: (Academic Pay Level – 10) Rs. 57,700/-1,82,400/-
- A Master‘s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/ relevant/ allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time , as the case may, be exempted from NET/SLET/SET:
Job/Position Description-
The JNU has openings for faculty positions for Indian Nationals & Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) at the level of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the areas of Specialisation as indicated against each respective position. Applicants with good academic record, teaching/research experience and working in related areas of research are encouraged to apply. University also solicits applications from candidates with research interests that are interdisciplinary.
The essential qualifications/Pay Level for these positions will be as per the UGC Regulations, 2018, as amended from time to time.
There is an application fee of ₹ 2000/- (Non-Refundable) from candidates belonging to General, OBC and EWS Category. (ii) There is no application fee for SC/ST/PwD and women candidates.
How to Apply-
- The eligible and interested persons are required to apply online in the online link available on the University website http://jnu.ac.in/career. Only online applications will be accepted.
- Applicants are requested to kindly upload the photograph, scanned copies of all certificates, marksheets, evidence of teaching, research, NOC from the employer, Master, M.Phil, Ph.D, NET certificates, copies of reprints of published articles, certificate containing the record of date of birth, caste certificate, etc.
- Incomplete application form without scanned signatures and other documents shall be summarily rejected. University shall not entertain any correspondence in case of incomplete information and evidences.
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Submission of ONLINE Applications through CU-CHAYAN in all respects, shall be from 30-December-2024 03:00 PM till 28-January-2025 upto 5:00 PM.
Last Date for Apply–28 January 2025
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