Project Research Scientist-III at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

About Position/Job

The School of Computer and Systems Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), invites applications for the position of Project Research Scientist-III under an ICMR-funded research project titled “Unravelling the multi-targeted curative potential of indigenous medicinal herbs and their phytochemicals against Friedreich Ataxia: an integrated approach”. Led by Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sharma, this project integrates computational biology, bioinformatics, and genomic data analysis to address one of the rare neurodegenerative disorders. This is a compelling opportunity for professionals in the life sciences and computational fields to contribute to impactful medical research.

Position/Job Details

Position: Project Research Scientist-III
Institution: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Department: School of Computer and Systems Sciences
Research field: Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics
Location: New Delhi, India
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Project-based
Start Date (Anticipated): June 2025
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: ₹78,000/month + HRA (30%)
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Genomic Data Analysis
Computational Biology
Indigenous Medicinal Herbs
Phytochemistry
Systems Biology

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

1st Class PG degree in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Life Science/Statistics/Computer Science with 5 years’ post-qualification experience in genomic/biological data
OR
PhD in Biological Science/Computer Science with 2 years of relevant experience
OR
Engineering/IT/CS graduates (4-year degree) with 5 years’ experience
OR
Engineering PG with 3 years’ experience or PhD in the relevant area

Preferred Qualifications:

M.Tech/M.Sc/B.Tech/Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics
Proven experience in handling and analysing genomic data

Key Responsibilities

Lead genomic data analysis for the project
Integrate biological and computational tools for identifying potential therapeutic targets
Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers
Contribute to the publication and dissemination of findings

Application Process

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email their application to the Principal Investigator (details in the official advertisement on the JNU website).
Include a detailed CV and copies of all relevant documents.