Shiv Nadar University (SNU) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate I. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!
Last Date: Sat Nov 15 2025
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The Department of Life Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University (SNU) — Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, invites applications from bright and motivated individuals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate I in the Spatial Navigation Laboratory led by Dr. Sachin Deshmukh. The University strongly supports the national imperative of increasing female representation in STEM, and therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
| Organization Name (English) | Department of Life Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University (SNU) – Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR |
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| Organization Name (Hindi) | जीवन विज्ञान विभाग, प्राकृतिक विज्ञान विद्यालय, शिव नादर विश्वविद्यालय (एसएनयू) – एमिनेंस संस्थान (डीम्ड टू बी यूनिवर्सिटी), दिल्ली एनसीआर |
| Designation (English) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate I |
| Designation (Hindi) | कनिष्ठ अनुसंधान फेलो (जेआरएफ) / परियोजना सहयोगी-I |
| City | Greater Noida (Delhi NCR) |
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| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 201314 |
| Street Address | Shiv Nadar University (Institution of Eminence), NH-91, Tehsil Dadri, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
This is a contractual position with an initial duration of one year. The tenure may be extended based on continuation of the project as well as satisfactory assessment of the candidate’s performance.
| Application Deadline | November 15, 2025 |
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Interested candidates are required to send their applications via email to Dr. Sachin Deshmukh, Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Shiv Nadar University (SNU) at sachin.deshmukh@snu.edu.in.
Applicants must include the following documents in their email:
For specific queries regarding the position, candidates may contact Dr. Sachin Deshmukh at the same email address.
No specific age limit has been mentioned in the official notification.
Shiv Nadar University (SNU) strongly supports the national initiative to enhance the participation of women in STEM. Hence, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. No specific category-wise reservations have been mentioned.
No application fee is required for this position.
The selection process has not been explicitly detailed in the notification. However, it is expected that candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience, followed by an assessment or interview as deemed necessary by the department.
| Name | Dr Sachin Deshmukh |
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| Designation | Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences |
| sachin.deshmukh@snu.edu.in |
The position is part of a DST/NSF sponsored project conducted in the Spatial Navigation Laboratory under Dr Sachin Deshmukh. The project involves recording entorhinal cortical and hippocampal activity while rodents solve the Traveling Salesperson Problem.
The work encompasses:
The laboratory provides comprehensive training in these experimental and analytical techniques, fostering a multidisciplinary environment for scientific learning. The Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence is committed to diversity and inclusivity, particularly encouraging female participation in research and STEM disciplines.
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