JNU Recruitment 2025: SRF Opening for Molecular Medicine

Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) Opening at JNU’s Special Centre for Molecular Medicine

Overview

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), specifically its Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, is inviting applications for one temporary Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position. This position is part of an ICMR-sponsored research project titled “Identification and Characterization of Cancer Stem Cell Heterogeneity in Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Their Response to Chemotherapy and Radiation: A Prospective Study.”

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Key Details

Position

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): One post

Emoluments

• Salary: Rs. 35,000/- per month + 27% HRA

Project Information

• Sponsoring Body: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• Project Number: 2021-13818/SCR/ADHOC-BMS
• Project Title: “Identification and Characterization of Cancer Stem Cell Heterogeneity in Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Their Response to Chemotherapy and Radiation: A Prospective Study”

Duration of Appointment

• The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration.
• Initial appointment may be for three months, extendable based on performance and discretion of the Competent Authority.
• Appointed candidates are required to work a minimum of one year from the date of joining; otherwise, the entire fellowship amount received must be returned to the institution.
• A 3-month notice period is required if appointed to another organization.

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Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Chemical Sciences, or an equivalent subject with a strong academic record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates who have qualified NET-LS/GATE will be given preference.
• 2 years of research experience in Molecular Biology techniques, Tissue culture, and animal handling.
• Preference will be given to meritorious students and those with research experience in mammalian cell culture, animal handling, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery.

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How to Apply

Eligible candidates should send their application along with attested copies of certificates and proof of research experience (if any).

Application Submission Methods

1. Hard Copy:
   • Send to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the project, Prof. Vibha Tandon, at:3D/GF, Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067
2. Soft Copy (Email):
   • Send to: vibhadelhi6@gmail.com

Application Deadline

• Applications must reach the given address (either hard copy or soft copy via email) no later than 06th August 2025.

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Selection Process

Shortlisting

• Eligible candidates may be shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience, depending on the total number of applications received.
• JNU reserves the right to relax qualifications if a candidate is otherwise well-qualified by the Selection Committee.

Interview

• Interviews will be conducted through online mode.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date and venue of the interview via email/post.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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Important Dates

• Start Date of Advertisement: 17th July 2025
• End Date of Advertisement/Application Deadline: 06th August 2025¹

Reference and Notification Links

1. https://www.jnu.ac.in/career ︎