JNU Recruitment 2026 – Project Assistant Jobs in Chemistry Research
Are you searching for impactful Project Assistant Jobs in scientific research? JNU Recruitment has announced an excellent opportunity under an ANRF-funded environmental project focused on methane emissions from wetlands. This position is ideal for candidates interested in Chemistry Research, environmental monitoring, laboratory analysis, and field investigations. Applicants will gain valuable experience in analytical techniques, data collection, GIS applications, and environmental research activities.
About the Institute:
JNU Recruitment offers opportunities to work with one of India’s premier academic and research institutions. The School of Environmental Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University is actively engaged in multidisciplinary scientific studies addressing environmental challenges. Through this research project, candidates interested in Chemistry Research can contribute to meaningful scientific investigations while gaining exposure to advanced analytical techniques and environmental data analysis.
Job Title: Project PA-I
Job Location: School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Project Description:
- Applications are invited on plain paper for the following post in an ANRF-sponsored project, “Investigation of the spatio-temporal variation of the methane emission from three natural sub-tropical wetlands within NCR of Delhi and the influencing factors”.
Essential Qualification:
- Candidate should have an M.Sc. degree in Environmental Science/Botany/Chemical Science/Earth Sciences or equivalent with a good academic record and experience in Environmental field work/soil, water, plant sample analysis.
Desirable Qualification:
- Candidates with Environmental fieldwork/Soil analysis anions and cations through IC, physiochemical properties of soil and water, analysis of gas samples from plants and wetland sediments through GC, along with proficiency in GIS tools, in addition to the above-mentioned essential qualifications, would be preferred. Candidates unwilling to perform field collection of samples under wetland and marshy conditions, should not apply.
Salary:
- Rs. 37,000 + 30% HRA (candidates with CSIR-UGC NET including LS or GATE)
- or 30,000 + 30% HRA per month (candidates without CSIR-UGC NET including LS or GATE) (Please refer ANRF/OM/N-01/2024 dated 14th Oct 2024).
Nature and Tenure of the Position:
- The position is purely temporary in nature and subject to the availability of funds.
- To undertake sampling and analysis of ambient air samples/data collection and detailed analysis of soil, water and gas from three wetlands in NCR of Delhi using respective analytical techniques, field observations, usage of basic geospatial tools for mapping and performing estimation of methane emission through modeling, leading to publications.
- The position will be co-terminus with the tenure of the project (i.e., approx. 34 months from May 2026). However, if the fellow’s progress is unsatisfactory, his/her services may be terminated from the project at any time.
How to Apply:
- Applications may send their duly signed detailed applications (consisting of a cover letter, detailed CV, and details of educational and research accomplishments and research experience in a closed envelope) to the undersigned by hand (Room No 107B, SES, JNU/post/Email (jnuseslab111@gmail.com) 15 days from the publishing of this advertisement (7th July 5:30 pm).
- Applicants must specifically mention in the CV: Name, date of birth, contact details, essential/technical/professional qualifications, and experience details.
- Short-listed candidates will be informed by email regarding the online/offline interview date/ time/ location.
- If called in person for interaction, no TA/DA will be paid.
Contact:
- Shekhar Mallick, School of Environmental Sciences
Candidates seeking meaningful Project Assistant Jobs should consider this opportunity through JNU Recruitment. The project offers extensive exposure to environmental monitoring, field investigations, analytical laboratory work, and advanced Chemistry Research applications. Working on a nationally funded research project can significantly strengthen scientific skills, research experience, and future academic or professional opportunities in environmental and analytical sciences.
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