Professor (University Science Instrumentation Center) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology/Applied Sciences and a Master's Degree (M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc.) with 55% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industry experience, with at least 3 years at the Associate Professor level.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU announces a vacancy for 1 Professor at the University Science Instrumentation Center (USIC), offering a lucrative pay scale of ₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200. This technical leadership role requires a Ph.D. in Engineering, Technology, or Applied Sciences with at least 10 years of experience in teaching or industry. The successful candidate will manage central research facilities and lead interdisciplinary research projects in areas like Nanoscience or Electronics. This is a premier opportunity for senior scientists to drive technological innovation and instrumentation excellence at a top-tier university.
- Candidates must have a minimum research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- At least 3 years of experience must be at the level of Associate Professor or equivalent.
- Experience in managing a central research facility or instrumentation centre is highly desirable.
- The selection process involves shortlisting based on academic score followed by a personal interview.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
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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
OBC (Backlog): 1
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 for the Professor at USIC is ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200 per month under Academic Pay Level-14.
A Ph.D. in Engineering, Technology, or Applied Sciences and a Master's degree with 55% marks are required.
There is 1 vacancy available for the post of Professor at the University Science Instrumentation Center.
