Professor (School of Environmental Sciences) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Chemistry/Physics/Environmental Engineering with a minimum of 10 publications and Ph.D. supervision experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience with evidence of Ph.D. supervision.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU's School of Environmental Sciences invites applications for 3 Professor vacancies in Chemical Hazards, Air Pollution Modeling, and Environmental Analytical Chemistry, with a starting pay of ₹1,44,200. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Engineering and have a strong record of publications in the JNU Academic Index. This role is ideal for environmental scientists dedicated to solving global challenges like climate change and toxic waste management. The positions offer a collaborative research environment with access to sophisticated analytical techniques like GC-MS and NMR.
- Vacancies are reserved for ST (Backlog) and OBC (Backlog) categories across different specializations.
- A minimum of 10 publications in peer-reviewed journals or the JNU Academic Index is mandatory.
- Candidates must have successfully supervised at least one Ph.D. student to be eligible.
- Practical experience with sophisticated techniques like LC-MS, HPLC, and ICP-MS is highly desirable.
- The application fee is ₹2000 for OBC, while ST candidates are exempt from the fee.
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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 ST (Backlog) 1 OBC (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
The salary is in Academic Pay Level-14, ranging from ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month.
There are 3 vacancies for the Professor position in the School of Environmental Sciences.
A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Environmental Engineering with relevant specialization is required.
