Professor (School of Biotechnology) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Structural Biology/Neuroscience or related area with M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biological Sciences/Biotechnology.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in University/College or research experience at equivalent level.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The School of Biotechnology at JNU is inviting applications for 2 Professor positions in Structural Biology and Experimental Neuroscience, with a starting pay of ₹1,44,200. Candidates must possess an M.Sc./M.Tech and a Ph.D. in relevant biological sciences along with 10 years of high-level teaching or research experience. This role offers the chance to lead cutting-edge research in areas like X-ray Crystallography and Neurodegeneration. It is a premier opportunity for scientists to establish independent laboratories and mentor the next generation of biotechnologists in a top-tier Indian university.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-CARE listed journals.
- The vacancies are distributed across Structural Biology (OBC) and Experimental Neuroscience (OBC Backlog).
- Applicants must demonstrate evidence of academic leadership and the ability to secure sponsored research projects.
- The maximum pay for this position reaches ₹2,18,200 per month under the Level-14 matrix.
- Selection will be based on an interview, with shortlisting conducted according to UGC 2018 academic scores.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Academic Score as per UGC Regulations 2018.
Personal Interview.
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹2000 SC/ST/PwD/Women: Nil
Reservation
2 OBC (including 1 Backlog)
How to Apply
- Visit the JNU career website at http://jnu.ac.in/career.
- Access the CU-CHAYAN portal link provided in the notification.
- Register and fill out the online application form for the specific post number.
- Upload scanned copies of photographs, certificates, marksheets, and evidence of research/teaching.
- Pay the application fee of ₹2000 (if applicable) online.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Ensure a separate application is submitted if applying for more than one post.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline (Structural Biology/Neuroscience) and an M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biological Sciences are required.
There are 2 vacancies for the Professor position in the School of Biotechnology.
A minimum of ten years of teaching or research experience at a university or national-level institution is required.
