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School of Physical Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a DST-SERB sponsored research project under the supervision of Dr. Rakesh Kumar Meena. The duration of the position is a of one year. The details of the project are mentioned below:

Title of the project : Optimal threshold strategies and performance analysis of finite queueing systems with service interruptions (EEQ/2022/000842)

Name & address of sponsoring agency:    Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Name of the post:    JRF

No. of post:    01

Duration:    One year

Principal Investigator:    Dr. Rakesh Kumar Meena, School of Physical Seciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi-110067

Essential Qualification:    1.    M.Sc. in Mathematics or an equivalent degree in Mathematics (Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA and passed).
2.     GATE/NET/NBHM in the Mathematics

Desirable Qualification:    Background in OR/Statistics and knowledge of MATLAB.

Fellowship:    Rs. 31000/- pm + HRA (As per project guidelines)

Interview and Venue: Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview. The interview will be conducted on online mode.

How to apply:    A soft copy of the scanned application form with supporting documents may be sent via email to rakeshkmeena@jnu.ac.in on or before 28-02-2025.

•    All terms and conditions for this position will adhere to the guidelines of SERB and JNU New Delhi.
•    Candidates should provide a no-objection certificate from their employer if they are currently employed elsewhere.
•    The competent authority reserves the right to fill or not fill the position as notified in this advertisement.
•    For any queries regarding the position, please email Dr. Rakesh Kumar Meena, at rakeshkmeena@jnu.ac.in. .                                                                                                                                               
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Meena,
Principal Investigator

Current Recruitment
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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.

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