Announcements

UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences

Distinguished Dr Rao,

I trust this mail finds you well !

I am delighted to share with you some information on the Mendeleev Prize and the call for nominations of its third edition open now - attached.

I would also appreciate it very much if you share this information with those in your network who can made substantial contributions to science popularization and extend an invitation to them to apply for the Prize to strengthen candidates from Asian countries, in particular women.

UNESCO Member States on 21 October 2019, endorsed by acclamation the establishment of UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences during the 207th session of the UNESCO Executive Board.

The creation of the Prize is in recognition of the remarkable contribution of the scientist Dmitri I. Mendeleev, a true Renaissance man, who developed the Periodic Table, one of the fundamentals of the basic sciences.

The Prize is also an enduring legacy to the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (IYPT2019), proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly at its 72nd session (document A/RES/72/228) and led by UNESCO.

The award of the Prize contributes to generating scientific research, technology and innovation, as well as pushing the production and application of scientific knowledge to the centre of societal and economic development, in line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Prize is awarded every year to two individual distinguished scientists in recognition for their achievements in the development, diffusion, and international cooperation in the basic sciences with significant transformational impact on a regional or global scale.

 

The prize-winner receives a financial award of USD 250,000 as well as a gold medal and a certificate.

 

The Statutes of the Prize are available in English, FrenchSpanishRussianArabic, and Chinese  

 

The nominations can be submitted by the following categories:

No self-nomination shall be considered.

All applications must be submitted online via a dedicated template available on the webpage of the Prize, by 15 March 2024 at the very latest, in English or French. 

 

You can also find more information on the Prize’s webpage, available in six languages.  

I am at disposal to respond to any enquiries by mail to (c.iskandar@unesco.org and/or mendeleevprize@unesco.org).

 

With many thanks and best regards,

Attachments : Flyer_Mendeleev Prize_F.pdf (3.26 MB) , Flyer_Mendeleev Prize_E.pdf (3.26 MB)

Advertisement for the Position of Research Associate under Prof. Srikanth Sastry (Advt. No: TSU/SS/RA/C/04/2023-24)

Applications are invited for the temporary position of Research Associate to work under the guidance of Prof. Srikanth Sastry, Theoretical Sciences Unit, JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru, 560 064.

Qualification: Ph.D. in theoretical/computation physics or in areas related to the anticipated research, with at least one publication in a SCI journal.

*This vacancy is exclusively open to individuals holding a Ph.D. in theoretical/computation physics or in areas related to the anticipated research. We kindly request applicants without a Ph.D. to refrain from submitting their applications*

Interested and eligible candidates are required to send scanned copies of the duly filled in Template (available on the website) along with scanned copies of original testimonials in support of educational qualification, age, experience, a brief description of past research and future interests, list of publications, etc with a brief resume to Prof. Srikanth Sastry, Theoretical Sciences Unit through email sastry@jncasr.ac.in latest by January 19, 2024.

Attachments : TSU_RA_SS_C_04.pdf (467.68 KB) , Application proforma_1.pdf (583.26 KB)

International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials (RAM-90) - December 07-09, 2023

Click here to view the programme Schedule of International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials (RAM-90)

International Winter School 2023 on Frontier in Materials Science - Dec 04-06, 2023

Click here to view the programme Schedule of International Winter School 2023 on Frontier in Materials Science

Internship Opportunity January 2024 - Chronobiology & Behavioural Neurogenetics Lab

We are open to internships (minimum duration of 3 months with the possibility of extension) to carry out any of the following projects. 

  1. Studies on populations evolving under a semi-natural environment (details can be found here - Chitrang Thesis 28Dec2022.pdf). Here we would be studying various life-history traits (development time, fecundity, tolerance to various stressors and lifespan) and circadian rhythms in oviposition. These would be conducted in our outdoor enclosure. Previous experience in a fly lab is great, but not essential.
  2. Studies on populations selected for morning or evening emergence (more information on these populations can be found here - Abhilash Thesis_10092020_revised.pdfArijit thesis revised 27052022.pdf). Here we are interested in exploring possible changes in their metabolism and their immune responses. We also wish to document any possible effects on wing expansion phenotype in the morning and evening emerging flies. Previous experience in a fly lab is great, but not essential.
  3. Studies on the consequences of presence / absence of conspecifics (social experience) on subsequent (C1) behaviours and (C2) life history traits of Drosophila melanogaster. In case of C1 we require the intern to have experience of performing behavioural observations on any organism and/or anyone with machine learning skills. For C2 previous experience in a fly lab is great, but not essential.

There is no possibility for any fellowship or stipend for these visits - On the other hand we will approach our Dean Fellowships and Extensions office for entry through the Long term visiting student Programme (LVSP - more details can be found here https://www.jncasr.ac.in/vsp). Students will need to find accomodation nearby as on-campus accomodation is not available. Interested students may email clockclub@jncasr.ac.in by Dec 31st 2023.

NAMMA Psi-k Workshop

https://nammapsik.iisc.ac.in/#:~:text=The%20New%20Approaches%20and%20Machine,Research%20(JNCASR)%20in%20Bengaluru.

The Workshop is held at JNCASR from (24th to 26th July 2023) and at IISc, Bengaluru from (27th to 28th July 2023)

NAMMA Psi-k Workshop

https://nammapsik.iisc.ac.in/#:~:text=The%20New%20Approaches%20and%20Machine,Research%20(JNCASR)%20in%20Bengaluru.

The Workshop is held at JNCASR from (24th to 26th July 2023) and at IISc, Bengaluru from (27th to 28th July 2023)

Attachments : psi-k-conference-logo.jpg (45.52 KB)

Advertisement for the position of Junior Research Fellow : Advt. No- TKK-RUK/EMR/CMT-02

Applications are invited for the temporary position of Junior Research Fellow sanctioned in the DoP sponsored project titled “Centre for Marine Therapeutics” under the Principal Investigator Prof. Tapas K Kundu and Co-Investigators Prof. Udaykumar Ranga, Prof. Ravi Manjithaya and Prof. Kushagra Bansal, Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru,   560 064. (Please find the attached detailed advertisement for the details regarding qualifications, work description, etc.)

Interested candidates are required to send the scan copy of the duly filled in Template (attached herewith) along with scan copies of original testimonials in support of  educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc with a brief resume to Prof. Tapas K Kundu, MBGU Unit through email kruthiht@jncasr.ac.in  latest by 11th July 2023 (5 PM)

Documents Required:

  1. Filled application form (attached herewith)
  2. Detailed Biodata (CV)
  3. Mark sheets and Certificates starting from 10th class onwards
  4. Experience certificate and other relevant documents (if any)

(All the documents need to be merged into a single pdf file)

Note:

  • Mention the position name and place of work/laboratory you are applying for in the email subject.
  • Applications with partially filled forms or insufficient documents will not be considered for further processing.

Attachments : CMT-02.pdf (183.68 KB) , Application proforma_0 (3).docx (447.07 KB)

Advertisement for the Position of Office Executive

Advertisement for the Position of Office Executive

The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) invites applications.

for the Office Executive (outsourced) position for the Neuroscience Unit.

 

No. of positions: One

Age Limit: Preferably below 35 years, as on the last date of application

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

   • Bachelor’s degree (from a recognized University) / 3-year Diploma in Commercial

      practice (from a recognized technical board). The candidate should have secured a

      minimum of 55% marks in Degree/Diploma

   • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office products or equivalent

   • Familiarity with hands-on skills in handling standard internet and web-based resources

   • Good communication skills (English) and willingness to work in a team environment

   • Preferably 2-3years' experience in the relevant field in respect of Graduates and 3-4

      years' experience in respect of Diploma Holder in handling secretarial duties in a

      reputed organization

Desirable:

• Experience in a Research Institute/University

Salary: As per the norms of the centre.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may send their bio-data (preferably in PDF format)

with the subject Advertisement no. NSU-Centre-01 by email to: nsu_sectretary@jncasr.ac.in

Last date for application: July 05, 2023

Attachments : Advertisement for the Position of Office Execitive.pdf (566.18 KB)

Deadline extended till 12th May 2023: Advertisement for the positions of Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate-II : Advt. No- TKK-RUK/EMR/CMT-01

Applications are invited for the temporary position of Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow, and Research Associate-II sanctioned in the DoP sponsored project titled “Centre for Marine Therapeutics” under the Principal Investigator Prof. Tapas K Kundu and Co-Investigators Prof. Udaykumar Ranga, Prof. Ravi Manjithaya and Prof. Kushagra Bansal, Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru,   560 064. (Please find the attached detailed advertisement for the details regarding qualifications, work description, etc.)

Interested candidates are required to send the scan copy of the duly filled in Template (attached herewith) along with scan copies of original testimonials in support of  educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc with a brief resume to Prof. Tapas K Kundu, MBGU Unit through email kruthiht@jncasr.ac.in  latest by 12th May 2023 (5 PM)

Documents Required:

  1. Detailed Biodata (CV)
  2. Mark sheets and Certificates starting from 10th class onwards
  3. Experience certificate and other relevant documents (if any)

(All the documents need to be merged into a single pdf file)

Note:

  • Mention the position name and place of work/laboratory you are applying for in the email subject.
  • Applications with partially filled forms or insufficient documents will not be considered for further processing.

 

 

 

Attachments : advertisement_0.pdf (596.93 KB) , Application proforma_0_0.docx (447.07 KB)

Deadline extended: Advertisement for the positions of Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate-II : Advt. No- TKK-RUK/EMR/CMT-01

Applications are invited for the temporary position of Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow, and Research Associate-II sanctioned in the DoP sponsored project titled “Centre for Marine Therapeutics” under the Principal Investigator Prof. Tapas K Kundu and Co-Investigators Prof. Udaykumar Ranga, Prof. Ravi Manjithaya and Prof. Kushagra Bansal, Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru,   560 064. (Please find the attached detailed advertisement for the details regarding qualifications, work description, etc.)

Interested candidates are required to send the scan copy of the duly filled in Template (attached herewith) along with scan copies of original testimonials in support of  educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc with a brief resume to Prof. Tapas K Kundu, MBGU Unit through email kruthiht@jncasr.ac.in  latest by 12th May 2023 (5 PM)

Documents Required:

  1. Detailed Biodata (CV)
  2. Mark sheets and Certificates starting from 10th class onwards
  3. Experience certificate and other relevant documents (if any)

(All the documents need to be merged into a single pdf file)

Note:

  • Mention the position name and place of work/laboratory you are applying for in the email subject.
  • Applications with partially filled forms or insufficient documents will not be considered for further processing.

 

Attachments : advertisement.pdf (596.93 KB) , Application proforma_0.docx (447.07 KB)

OWSD Early Career Fellowship - Deadline 27 APRIL 2023

Dear Madam/Sir,

The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is  pleased to inform you that the 2023 Call for Applications for the OWSD  Early Career Fellowships for women scientists  is now open. 

We ask you to please share this opportunity with any eligible women  scientists in your own networks who could benefit from this opportunity.  This Fellowship is a prestigious award of up to USD 50,000, generously  provided by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC),  and is offered to women scientists from eligible Science and Technology  Lagging Countries  (STLCs)  who have completed their PhDs in science, technology, engineering and  mathematics subjects within the last 10 years and are employed at an  academic or scientific research institute in one of the eligible  countries.

Early Career fellows are supported for three years to  continue their research at an international level while based at their  home institutes, to build up research groups that will attract  international visitors, and to link with industry. 

The fellowship provides funding for a wide range of expenses, including  equipment, consumables, research visits, exchanges and programmes,  teaching and assistance, information resources, product development and  linking with industry, outreach, communications and networking, and  other expenses.

A full list of eligible expenses is available in the attached Call for Applications.

Fellows will also take part in two training workshops on leadership and entrepreneurial skills. 

All details regarding eligibility, specifications of the research  projects, selection and how to apply are available here.     

The deadline for completed online applications is Thursday, April 27,  2023.  The official language for the application is English. 

A list of Frequently Asked Questions is also available here. 

To learn more about the benefits of this fellowship, view a short video  here.

Please also find attached a graphic which can be shared on social media  (or printed and posted at your institutions). We encourage you again to  please share this opportunity

Questions about this fellowship can be sent to earlycareer@owsd.net

Kind regards, 

OWSD Secretariat

 

Attachments : EC_2023_Call for Applications.pdf (1002.58 KB) , EC Fellowship pamphlet 2023.pdf (4.04 MB)

Post-doctoral opening for an SERB-funded project under Prof. Ganesh Subramanian, Engineering Mechanics Unit, JNCASR

We are looking for highly motivated PhD scholars to work on problems in theoretical microhydrodynamics. The position available is a Research Associate (I, II or III depending on prior post-doctoral experience) under auspices of the SERB project titled 'Motion of anisotropic particles in viscoelastic shearing flows: Microstructure, rheology and shear-induced migration'.

Applicants will have to have a strong background in microhydrodynamics, with expertise in  applied mathematics and physics, and published/accepted papers in top-tier Mechanics/physics journals (examples include the Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Physical Review Fluids, Physical Review Letters, etc). The principal problem will involve use of a spheroidal harmonics framework to determine position-cum-orientation dynamics of an anisotropic particle in a viscoelastic shearing flow as a function of the Deborah number. The results of the analysis and computations will be applied to a range of suspension-related problems including rheology, shear-induced migration, scalar transport and hydrodynamic stability. Motivated candidates will have ample opportunities to work on fundamental problems in other areas of fluid mechanics: examples include particle motion in stratified fluids, Statistical mechanical theory for bacterial turbulence and related areas in Active Matter, Elastic and inertio-elastic instabilities.

Interested applicants may mail their resume, along with supporting material (papers/preprints) to sganesh@jncasr.ac.in, emuoffice@jncasr.ac.in. The deadline is January 15th, 2023.

Attachments : GS_RAAdvertisement_Nov29 2022.pdf (2.9 MB)

International Winter School 2022 on "Frontiers in Materials Science" - December 05-09, 2022

The International Winter School-2022, "Frontiers in Materials Science", is aimed at introducing frontier areas of research in materials science to graduate students, young researchers, and scientists with background in physics, chemistry and engineering.

The topics to be covered in this Winter School include chemistry and physics of transition-metal oxides and their functional properties, methods of high pressure, chemical and topo-chemical synthesis of materials, spin ordering in crystals and magnetism, functional and quantum materials, microstructures, nano-scale heterostructures, energy storage, conversion and transport, corrosion, electrochemistry of materials for energy storage in batteries, ion transport, catalysis, porous solids, metal organic frameworks, magnetoresistance, 2-dimensional materials, femto-scale processes, spectroscopy and various techniques of material characterization, quantum dots, molecular magnets, molecular electronics, structural and computational biology, soft materials, theoretical and computational quantum chemistry and materials science and computer simulations.

One-hour lectures given by leading scientists will provide a pedagogic view of the background and emerging ideas in a given area of materials science, and also cover research at the cutting edge through examples from their works.

Active participation from students and young participants is strongly encouraged through poster and a few oral presentations, in addition to frequent interactions with the speakers.

Updates on the information about the Winter School are available at: http://www.jncasr.ac.in/winterschool  

Attachments : Poster - International Winter School 2022.pdf (219.65 KB)

JNCASR celebrated 76th Independence Day

With the hoisting of the national flag at JNCASR, the JNCASR community celebrated the 76th Independence Day in large number and made “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebration eventful at the centre. There were several events organised by JNCASR Administration to mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, these include the following:

  • An Online Essay Competition on the theme ‘Role & responsibilities of Science & Technology in nation building’ was organised
  • As part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Centre has hoisted the national flag at all the gates of its main campus and also on its other campuses and on few prominent buildings from 13 to 15 August 2022 to mark the 75 years of India’s Independence. Also, more than 150 flags were distributed to encourage hoisting of the national flag on houses. The main entrance and select buildings were decorated with Tricolour lights
  • The sports committee organized 5 Km Freedom Run on 14th August 2022 in which more than 160 students, faculty and staff members have participated.

On 15th August 2022, Prof. G.U. Kulkarni, President, JNCASR hoisted the national flag at the Centre in the presence of officials, students, and family members. It was followed by speech by Prof Vidhyadhiraja N., Dean, Fellowships & Extension Programmes. The winners of the online essay competition and Freedom Run were felicitated during the occasion. It was followed by an enthralling performance of patriotic songs by the students’ Cultural Group.
 

Attachments : DSC_0375.JPG (6.87 MB) , DSC_0381.JPG (7.16 MB) , DSC_0409.JPG (6.89 MB)

Advertisement for the position of Research Associate :Advt. No- JC-TKK/ EMR/ Autism project/01

Applications are invited for the temporary position of Research Associate sanctioned in the SERB-sponsored project titled “Investigating the therapeutic potential of the epigenetic modulator to rescue cognitive, emotional and physiological deficits in an Autism spectrum disorder mouse model, syngap1+/-” under the Principal Investigator, Prof. James P C Chelliah, Neuroscience Unit,  and Co-Investigator, Prof. Tapas K Kundu, Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit,  JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru,   560 064. (Please find the attached detailed advertisement for the details regarding qualification, work description etc.) 

Interested candidates are required to send a scanned copy of the duly filled in application form (attached herewith) along with scan copies of the below-mentioned documents of original testimonials in support of educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc to Prof. James P C Chelliah through email kruthiht@jncasr.ac.in latest by 11/07/2022

Documents Required:

  1. Detailed Biodata (CV)
  2. Mark sheets and Certificates starting from 10th class onwards
  3. Experience certificate and other relevant documents (if any)

(All the documents need to be merged into a pdf file)

Note: Applications with partially filled forms or insufficient documents will not be considered for further processing.

Attachments : advertisement.pdf (123.53 KB) , Application proforma.pdf (246.73 KB)

JNCASR ranks in the top 4.6% out of 19,788 universities worldwide: CWUR

According to The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), 2022-2023, JNCASR ranks in the top 4.6% out of 19,788 universities worldwide.

Detailed ranking of JNCASR for the given period is:

  • World Rank: 907
  • Regional Rank (Asia): 261
  • National Rank: 15
  • Faculty Rank: 119
  • Research Rank: 1297
  • Overall Score: 70.8

Data sourced from: https://cwur.org/2022-23/Jawaharlal-Nehru-Centre-for-Advanced-Scientific-Research.php

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2022

#PPC2022 : The 5th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is here! The event will be held on 1st April, 2022 at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi will be interacting with students, parents & teachers. #ExamWarriors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V123t5y7G9E

Registration open for International Winter School 2021

The International Winter School-2021, “Frontiers in Materials Science”, is aimed at introducing frontier areas of research in materials science to graduate students, young researchers, and scientists with background in physics, chemistry and engineering.

The topics to be covered in this Winter School include chemistry and physics of transition-metal oxides and their functional properties, methods of high pressure, chemical and topo-chemical synthesis of materials, spin ordering in crystals and magnetism, functional and quantum materials, microstructures, nano-scale heterostructures, energy storage, conversion and transport, corrosion, electrochemistry of materials for energy storage in batteries, ion transport, heterogeneous and photo catalysis, structural flexibility and disorder, meso-porous and nano-porous solids, metal organic frameworks, superconductivity, magnetoresistance, 2-dimensional materials, femto-scale processes, spectroscopy and various techniques of material characterization, molecular magnets, molecular electronics, organo-metallic and bio-molecular materials, supramolecular assemblies, structural and computational biology, DNA and nucleic acid-based molecular devices, soft materials, theoretical and computational quantum chemistry and materials science, machine learning predictive models and computer simulations. 

One-hour lectures given by leading scientists will provide a pedagogic view of the background and emerging ideas in a given area of materials science, and also cover research at the cutting edge through examples from their works.

Active participation from students and young participants is strongly encouraged through poster and a few oral presentations, in addition to frequent interactions with the speakers this year on the virtual platform.

click here to apply

http://www.jncasr.ac.in/winterschool

Attachments : Intl. Winter School Poster (F).pdf (2.33 MB)

Prof. T. Govindaraju & Prof. Kanishka Biswas received CSIR Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2021

Prof. T. Govindaraju (Professor) & Prof. Kanishka Biswas (Assoc. Professor), JNCASR received CSIR Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB) for Science and Technology 2021 under chemical sciences category.

Source: https://ssbprize.gov.in/Content/NewsandPublish.aspx?m_id=1&ID=64

ssb prize

Attachments : Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2021 Website.pdf (112.53 KB)

Project Assistant position under GATI project

Applications are invited for one position of Project Assistant on purely temporary basis to work under the project “Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions(GATI)” sponsored by Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science & Technology (KIRAN Division) under the guidance of Prof. Kavita Jain, Professor, TSU and PI of the project.

Tenure and Job Specification

 

1

Tenure of the Project

18 months

2

Job Description

Candidate is expected to execute the objectives of the project and should be good with data collection and analysis, report writing, using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with good communication skills.

3

Consolidated monthly Salary/Fellowship

Rs. 22,000/-  per month

4

Essential Qualification and experience

M.A. in Humanities & Social Science with 2 years of field experience.

5

Category

Unreserved

6

Selection Process

Online written test & interview

7

Last date of receipt of online application

15 days from publication of this advertisement

Interested candidates may send their applications to the Principal Investigator,   Prof. Kavita Jain through e-mail to gati.jncasr@gmail.com. The candidates are required to upload the following documents along with their applications.  

1. Detailed biodata  2. Passport size photograph  3. Marksheets and certificates starting from SSLC onwards 4. Experience certificate and any other relevant document.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email to take up the written test online, followed by interview through video conferencing. Original documents will be verified online by the Selection Committee.

Note: 1. The softcopy of the documents must be compressed into a zip file (max. file size - 25 MB) before sending them through email as attachment.

2. Those in employment or pursuing Ph.D. should submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the concerned employer/ Ph. D. supervisor.
3. Appointment and payment terms will be strictly as per JNCASR rules and regulations as applicable to project staff, as amended from time to time.

Project Assistant position under GATI project

Applications are invited for one position of Project Assistant on purely temporary basis to work under the project “Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions(GATI)” sponsored by Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science & Technology (KIRAN Division) under the guidance of Prof. Kavita Jain, Professor, TSU and PI of the project.

Tenure and Job Specification

1

Tenure of the Project

18 months

2

Job Description

Candidate is expected to execute the objectives of the project and should be good with data collection and analysis, report writing, using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with good communication skills.

3

Consolidated monthly Salary/Fellowship

Rs. 22,000/-  per month

4

Essential Qualification and experience

M.A. in Humanities & Social Science with 2 years of field experience.

5

Category

Unreserved

6

Selection Process

Online written test & interview

7

Last date of receipt of online application

15 days from publication of this advertisement

Interested candidates may send their applications to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Kavita Jain through e-mail to gati.jncasr@gmail.com. The candidates are required to upload the following documents along with their applications:  

1. Detailed biodata  2. Passport size photograph  3. Marksheets and certificates starting from SSLC onwards 4. Experience certificate and any other relevant document.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email to take up the written test online, followed by interview through video conferencing. Original documents will be verified online by the Selection Committee.

Note: 1. The softcopy of the documents must be compressed into a zip file (max. file size - 25 MB) before sending them through email as attachment.

2. Those in employment or pursuing Ph.D. should submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the concerned employer/ Ph. D. supervisor.
3. Appointment and payment terms will be strictly as per JNCASR rules and regulations as applicable to project staff, as amended from time to time.

Attachments : JNCASR-GATI-hiring_admin.pdf (198.23 KB)

The Graduate Research Internship Programme (GRIP) is now live and applications are being accepted.

The details may be found here. This programme is meant for students who are either transitioning to, or have just entered the final year of the B.E/B.Tech/Masters degree programs. Through the GRIP, students can work with JNCASR faculty members on a variety of projects for a duration of six months to one year. The list of projects may be found here. The last date to apply for this program is September 20th, 2021. 

Call for Applications - 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards

We are pleased to inform you that applications are now open for the 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards.

These awards reward and encourage women scientists working and living in eligible developing countries who are in the early stages of their careers, having often overcome great challenges to achieve research excellence. You can read more about past awardees here.

From 2022-26 the awards will respond to the call for action set forth by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thus, from this year on the annual calls will be by theme or research area and not by specific scientific fields, as in previous years:

•    2022 Awards: Climate action and the environment (SDG13, SDG14 & SDG15)
•    2023 Awards: Food Security, agricultural productivity and sustainable food production (SDG2)
•    2024 Awards: Water, sanitation and hygiene (SDG6)
•    2025 Awards: Inclusive Health (SDG3)
•    2026 Awards: Sustainable, affordable and reliable energy (SDG7)

Applicants for the 2022 Awards must be women scientists (from STEM disciplines) in the Early Career stage (within ten years of earning their PhD degree), whose current scientific research is related to the area of Climate action and the environment and who have made demonstrable contributions to the achievement of the SDG13 (Climate Action), SDG14 (Life Below Water) and/or SDG15 (Life on Land). In addition, the applicant must have lived and worked for at least 5 of the last 15 years in one of the 66 scientifically and technologically lagging countries (STLCs).

Each of the five winners (one for each region of the developing world + one “floating” award) will receive a cash prize of USD 5,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Awards Ceremony to be held at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in February 2022. The trip will be confirmed in the coming months according to how the COVID-19 pandemic evolves (it may be that the awards ceremony is celebrated online).

For full information on the eligibility and assessment criteria and for submitting an application, please check the attached document and visit 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards.

The deadline for applications for these Awards is 28 October,      2021.

Winners will be informed of their selection by the end of December    2021.

For questions, please contact the OWSD Secretariat at owsd@owsd.net.

Attachments : Social media promo IG - OWSD-EF Awards 2022.pdf (793.57 KB) , 2022_OWSD_Awards_ Call_for_applications.pdf (536.62 KB)

JNCASR among Top Institutions in Materials Science

In Nature Index 2021 Materials Science tables, JNCASR stands:

Winners of National Prize for Research in Inorganic & Physical Chemistry

Prof. Kanishka Biswas from JNCASR and Prof. R. Vaidhyanathan from IISER, Pune have been selected for the National Prize for Research in Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, donated by CNR Rao Education Foundation.

Prof. Sebastian C Peter receives National Award

The technology development started with a small scale laboratory work at my research Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) and translated the same through my start-up Breathe Applied Sciences Pvt Ltd. Our technology can control the environmental pollution by reducing the Greenhouse gas CO2 and converts it to useful chemicals or a fuels. The technology development could achieve the production of methanol from CO2 with a cost of ~12-15 INR per litre, which is almost half the price in Indian market.

During the course of this technology development, Breathe received several other awards and recognitions. Breathe was the finalist in a global competition NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE , best start-ups by Karnataka State Government through Elevate-100 in 2017, runner up in the category of "Excellence in the field of Environmental Technology research" in CleanEquity 2019, Monaco. And now the most prestigious one from the Government of India, National Award for the best technology.

Our technology is in line with the initiatives taken by various global agencies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21, Paris, 2015), where they have emphasized the urgency to mitigate CO2 emissions by at least 50% of the current value by 2050 to deter the average global temperature increase to a maximum of 2 °C. The Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of Breathe’s technology (2021) by the University of Calgary has endorsed it as the carbon negative technology clearly revealing the global standards achieved by Breathe, who also received the ISO 14034-2016 certification from the US firm. Being presently at TRL 6-7, we will scale up its process to multi tonne capacity of conversion of CO2 to methanol in near future. We are expanding our technology for the production of higher alcohols, olefins, hydrocarbons, aldehydes and other value added chemicals economically.

Prof. C.N.R. Rao receives the Eni International Award for Research in Energy Frontiers

Bharat Ratna Professor C.N.R. Rao has received the International Eni Award 2020 titled Energy Frontiers Award, for his research into renewable energy sources and energy storage. This is considered to be the Noble Prize in Energy Research.

Professor Rao has been working on hydrogen energy as the only source of energy for the benefit of all mankind. Hydrogen storage, photochemical and electrochemical production of hydrogen, solar production of hydrogen, and non-metallic catalysis were the highlights of his work.

The Energy Frontiers award has been conferred for his work on metal oxides, carbon nanotubes, and other materials and two-dimensional systems, including graphene, boron-nitrogen-carbon hybrid materials, and molybdenum sulfide (Molybdenite - MoS2) for energy applications and green hydrogen production. The latter can, in fact, be achieved through various processes, including the photodissociation of water, thermal dissociation, and electrolysis activated by electricity produced from solar or wind energy. Professor Rao has worked in all three areas and developed some highly innovative materials.

The same or related materials have also been shown to have beneficial properties for the construction of hydrogen storage systems and supercapacitors with high specific power and an increased number of charge-discharge cycles. The latter are energy storage devices, similar to batteries, which will become an increasingly important part of the renewable energy sector.

The Eni Awards 2020 will be presented on 14 October, during an official ceremony held at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, attended by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.

The award, which has become internationally recognised over the years in the field of energy and environmental research, aims to promote better use of energy sources and encourage new generations of researchers in their work. It bears witness to the importance that Eni places on scientific research and innovation. It includes a cash prize and a specially minted gold medal.

Link related to Eni awards:
https://www.eni.com/en-IT/media/press-release/2021/05/cs-eni-award-nominati-vincitori-2020.html

For more details on Professor CNR Rao's research and accomplishments please visit https://www.jncasr.ac.in/faculty/cnrrao.

Professor Rao's phenomenal research output is reflected in the h-index of 160, i10 index of 1340 and total number of citations more than 1,25,181.

Chemical Biology of the Genome (Book published)- Siddhartha Roy Tapas K Kundu

Chemical Biology of the Genome

Authors: Siddhartha Roy, Tapas Kundu

Imprint: Academic Press

Published Date: 14th May 2021

 

Description

Chemical Biology of the Genome provides a comprehensive overview of essential concepts and principles of genomic and epigenomics dynamics as explored through the lens of chemical biology. Key examples and case studies illustrate chemical biology methods for study and analysis of the genome and epigenome, with an emphasis on relevance to physiological and pathophysiological processes and drug discovery. Authors and international leaders in biochemical studies of the genome, Drs. Siddhartha Roy and Tapas Kundu, adopt an integrated, interdisciplinary approach throughout, demonstrating how fast evolving chemical and mass-scale sequencing tools are increasingly used to interpret biochemical processes of the genome.

Later sections discuss chemical modifications of the genome, DNA sequence recognition by proteins and gene regulation, GWAS and EpiGWAS studies, 3D architecture of the genome, and functional genome architecture. In-depth, discovery focused chapters examine intervention in gene networks using SiRNA/ShRNA, miRNA, and anti-miR, small molecule modulation of iPS, drug resistance pathways altered DNA methylation as drug targets, anti-miR as therapeutics, and nanodelivery of drugs.

 

Links:

 Elsevier:  https://www.elsevier.com/books/chemical-biology-of-the-genome/roy/978-0-12-817644-3

Amazon:  https://www.amazon.in/Chemical-Biology-Genome-Siddhartha-Roy/dp/012817644X

Prof. Tapas Maji & team mimic photosynthesis, convert CO2 into solar fuel

Scientists have found a method to mimic nature’s own process of reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, namely photosynthesis, to capture excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This artificial photosynthesis (AP) harnesses solar energy and converts the captured carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide (CO), which can be used as a fuel for internal combustion engines.

In artificial photosynthesis (AP), scientists are essentially conducting the same fundamental process in natural photosynthesis but with simpler nanostructures. However, there are plenty of hurdles to overcome as a successful catalyst to carry out AP.

A team of Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, designed and fabricated an integrated catalytic system based on a metal-organic framework (MOF-808) comprising of a photosensitizer (molecules which absorb light and transfer the electron from the incident light into another nearby molecule) that can harness solar power and a catalytic centre that can eventually reduce CO2. The work described above has been accepted for publication in the journal ‘Energy & Environmental Science’ of Royal Society of Chemistry, UK.

Published in: 

Energy Environ. Sci., 2021, DOI: 10.1039/D0EE03643A

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Ramanujan/ Ramalingaswami/ Inspire Faculty Fellowships 2021 at JNCASR: Apply by Mar 31

Evolutionary and Organismal Biology Unit (EOBU)

 The Evolutionary and Organismal Biology Unit will support individuals with an excellent academic record to apply for Ramanujan/ Ramalingaswami/ Inspire Faculty/ DBT Wellcome Trust Intermediate fellowships in the field of evolutionary and organismal biology. The Unit seeks applications from individuals with a proven track record of high quality research in the broad areas of ecology, evolutionary biology, or animal behaviour, a demonstrated ability to think and research independently, and a strong interest in and passion for teaching and mentoring. We would like to hear from people doing field-based, lab-based, or theoretical research, and especially those employing combinations of the three, relating to the functioning of organisms in an ecological context and/or how such functionality evolves. Applicants with strengths that complement the expertise of existing faculty and thus add a new dimension of research to the Unit while maintaining a synergy with the existing programmes will be preferred. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active externally funded research programme, teach two courses per year, and mentor graduate students jointly with permanent faculty.

 

How to apply: Please send the following documents as a single PDF file to Prof. T.N.C. Vidya (Chair, EOBU), Email id: tncvidya.lab@gmail.com

 1. Completed fellowship application.

2. PDFs of your three most significant (not necessarily highest impact) publications, along with an explanation of why you rate them so.

3. A statement of teaching interests that details what courses you would like to teach, any prior teaching experience, and any other relevant information.

4. Names and email addresses of at least three referees.

Last date to receive applications: March 31, 2021.

 

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