Jawaharlal Nehru University
JNU recruits faculty at Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor levels, along with administrative and technical positions. Most teaching roles require a Ph.D. and NET qualification in the relevant discipline. Vacancies are notified on jnu.ac.in and aggregated here as they are published.
Faculty in virology with Ph.D and postdoc experience in virus pathogenesis in humans/animals. Minimum 2 original publications required. Pay Level-10.
Faculty in economic theory, mathematical economics or econometrics. NET/Ph.D required. Pay Level-10.
Faculty in economics/econometrics/international economics as per UGC norms. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in economic history and political economy of development. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in economics with specialisation in economic theory, mathematical economics or econometrics. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in Sanskrit studies as per UGC 2018 norms. Pay Level-10.
Faculty in theoretical condensed matter/statistical mechanics with Ph.D, 1 year postdoc and 5 publications. Pay Level-10.
Faculty in mathematics with Ph.D and 7 publications in topology, analysis, operator theory or related areas. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in theoretical high energy/astrophysics with Ph.D, postdoc and 7 publications as first/corresponding author. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in mathematics with Ph.D and 7 publications in topology/geometry/algebra/number theory or related areas. PwD category. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in theoretical physics (condensed matter/high energy/quantum information) with Ph.D, postdoc and 10+ publications. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in mathematics requiring Ph.D and 10 publications in specialisations including topology, geometry, number theory or representation theory. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in theoretical statistical mechanics/non-linear dynamics with M.Sc Physics, Ph.D, postdoc and 10+ publications. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in CS/engineering requiring B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D. Specialisations in AI, ML, cybersecurity, cloud or distributed systems. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in mechanical engineering requiring B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D. Specialisations in robotics, manufacturing, thermal or design engineering. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in RNA biology/modifications. Ph.D with min 2 original research publications required. Teaching Molecular Biology courses. Pay Level-10.
Specialisation in maritime history of early India with proficiency in primary source languages. Ph.D required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in animal/human physiology. Ph.D with 7+ publications in relevant areas. Teaching MSc and PhD level courses. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in cell and molecular biology. Ph.D with 7+ publications as first/corresponding author in reputed journals. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in disease biology — fungal/cellular pathogen pathogenesis using animal models. Ph.D with 7+ publications required. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in ecology/biodiversity. Ph.D with 7+ publications as first/corresponding author in highly reputed journals. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in computational/mathematical biology. Ph.D with postdoc and 7+ publications. Teaching MSc and PhD level courses. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in ecology/evolutionary biology. Ph.D with 10+ research publications as first/corresponding author. MSc and PhD level teaching. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in RNA/genome biology using model organisms. Ph.D with 10+ publications (no reviews) as first/corresponding author. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in fungal/bacterial infection biology using animal models. Ph.D with 10+ publications as first/corresponding author required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in molecular metabolism/metabolic pathways. Ph.D with 10+ research publications required. Teaching MSc and PhD level courses. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in neurobiology using animal/human models. Ph.D and 10+ research publications as first/corresponding author required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in mathematical/computational biology requiring Ph.D with postdoc experience and 10+ publications in top journals. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in Russian Language mandatory. Specialisation in language, literature or translation/interpretation. Pay Level-13A.
Ph.D in Russian Language mandatory. Specialisation in language, literature or translation/interpretation. Pay Level-14.
Expert in modern Persian language/literature or Indo-Persian literature with min 5 high quality publications in Persian. Ph.D required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in sociology specialising in globalization, diaspora or ecology and society. Pay Level-14.
Eminent scholar with Ph.D in Engineering/Technology. 10 years experience including 3 years at Associate Professor level. Experience in managing central research facility required. Pay Level-14.
MA and Ph.D in Political Science. Publications in politics of gender/caste/education or human rights and education desirable. Pay Level-13A.
MA and Ph.D in History. Archival research experience and publications in history and history of education. Pay Level-13A.
MA and Ph.D in Psychology. Publications in cultural/developmental/cognitive psychology and childhood studies desirable. Pay Level-14.
MA and Ph.D in Philosophy. Research and publications in philosophy relevant to educational studies required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in sociology/Indian social thought. Ph.D and 8 years teaching/research experience required. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty position in sociology. PwD (Blindness/LV) category. Ph.D and 8 years teaching/research experience required. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty position in sociology. Ph.D and 8 years teaching/research experience required. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in culture/personality/society or cinema and media studies. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty specialising in sociology of science and technology or sociology of organisation. Pay Level-14.
Faculty specialising in sociology of family, marriage and kinship or sociology in India. Pay Level-14.
Faculty position in sociology at JNU. Ph.D and 10 years teaching/research experience required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty position in sociology at JNU. Ph.D and 10 years teaching/research experience required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in sociological theories, thinkers and research methods. Pay Level-14.
MA and Ph.D in Korean Language required. Specialisation in Korean Grammar desirable. Pay Level-13A.
MBBS/AYUSH/Nursing graduate with Masters in public health and Ph.D. Research in epidemiology, biostatistics or digital health required. Pay Level-14.
Eminent scholar with Ph.D in social science with specialisation in health systems, epidemiology, gender health or digital health. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in Indian/Western/Modern/Classical political theory. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in political theory — Indian, western, modern and classical traditions. PwD category. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in Indian/Western/Modern/Classical political theory. Ph.D and 10 years experience required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in Indian/Western/Modern/Classical political theory. Ph.D and 10 years experience required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in broad areas of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and logic in Indian and western philosophy. Pay Level-10.
Faculty in broad areas of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and logic in Indian and western philosophy. PwD (Deaf/HH). Pay Level-13A.
Maritime history of medieval India with ability to handle European sources (Portuguese/Dutch/French). Pay Level-13A.
Publications in early South Indian history with proficiency in source languages (Tamil/Kannada/Telugu/Malayalam). Pay Level-13A.
Research in early Indian knowledge traditions (medical/mathematical/astronomical) with source language proficiency. Pay Level-13A.
Specialisation in modern Indian history with evidence of research and publications. Pay Level-14.
Specialisation in modern Indian history with evidence of research and publications. Pay Level-14.
Specialisation in economic history of medieval India with ability to handle medieval Persian sources. Pay Level-14.
Eminent scholar with Ph.D in Political Theory or Comparative Politics and high quality publications required. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in Economics or Southeast Asian/Pacific Studies with specialisation in macro-economics of the region. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in international relations/politics with Ph.D and publications. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in international relations/politics with Ph.D and publications. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in international relations/politics with Ph.D and publications. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty specialising in international relations, international organisation, disarmament or geopolitics. Pay Level-14.
Faculty specialising in international relations, international organisation, disarmament or geopolitics. Pay Level-14.
Eminent scholar with Ph.D in International Law and high quality publications. PwD (Blindness/LV) category. Pay Level-14.
Faculty role in International Law with Ph.D and high quality publications. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty role in International Law with Ph.D and high quality publications. Pay Level-13A.
Eminent scholar with Ph.D in International Law and high quality publications. Pay Level-14.
Eminent scholar with Ph.D in International Law and high quality publications. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in Central Asian Republics studies with teaching/research experience in society, politics, culture, economy of the region. Pay Level-13A.
Teaching and research in Chinese studies. Ph.D in Chinese Studies and knowledge of Chinese language required. Pay Level-10.
Faculty in Japanese Studies with Ph.D and relevant publications on Japan. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in Japanese Studies with Ph.D and relevant publications on Japan. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in Southeast Asian/Pacific studies or Economics with focus on regional trade arrangements. Pay Level-13A.
Eminent scholar with Ph.D in Political Theory or Comparative Politics and high quality publications required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty role in sub-Saharan African studies requiring MA in Social Sciences and Ph.D. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty role in sub-Saharan African studies requiring MA in Social Sciences and Ph.D. Pay Level-14.
Specialisation in analytical methods for environmental contaminants, sensor development and remediation. Practical instrument experience required. Pay Level-14.
Faculty position in air/climate pollution modelling with Ph.D in Physics/Maths/Environmental Sciences and 10 publications. Pay Level-14.
Senior faculty in environmental sciences specialising in chemical hazards, toxic substance management and green chemistry. Pay Level-14.
Specialisation in cyber/space security, data science or national security studies. Ph.D and 10 years experience required. Pay Level-14.
Position in complex systems/mathematical biology requiring Ph.D and strong publication record. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in computational/integrative sciences requiring Ph.D in Natural Sciences/CS, 10+ high quality publications. Pay Level-14.
Faculty position in experimental neuroscience with Ph.D and 10 years experience. Research in cellular/molecular/systems neuroscience required. Pay Level-14.
Senior faculty role in structural biology requiring Ph.D and 10 years experience. Research in protein structure, cryo-EM or crystallography. Pay Level-14.
Research and teaching in music studies, sound studies and musicology with expertise in postcolonial theory and contemporary music. Pay Level-13A.
Requires Ph.D in Cinema/Film Studies with 10 years experience and strong publication record in Indian Film/Cinema Studies. Pay Level-14.
Faculty position in law and governance; specialisation in regulatory/environmental/cultural aspects of law. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in West Asia and North Africa. PwD (Blindness/LV) category. Language proficiency in MENA region desirable. Pay Level-14.
MA and Ph.D in Korean Language required. Specialisation in Korean linguistics, FLT in Korean or Korean grammar. Pay Level-14.
MA in Japanese Language required. Research in Japan and UG/PG teaching experience desirable. Pay Level-13A.
MA in Japanese Language required. Research in Japan and UG/PG teaching experience desirable. Pay Level-13A.
MA in Japanese Language with specialisation in language, literature and culture studies. Research experience in Japan desirable. PwD (Deaf/HH). Pay Level-14.
Faculty in Urdu language/literature as per UGC Regulations 2018. Pay Level-10.
Faculty in Urdu language/literature as per UGC Regulations 2018. Pay Level-14.
Masters in French Language with specialisation in French and Francophone literature and civilisation. Pay Level-10.
Masters in French Language with specialisation in simultaneous interpretation for legal/scientific/international forums. Pay Level-10.
Specialisation in comparative/global literature or humanities. Single-authored monograph desirable. Pay Level-14.
Specialisation in world literature, digital humanities or environmental humanities. Single-authored monograph and research projects desirable. Pay Level-14.
Masters in Chinese Language with proficiency in interpretation/translation. Ph.D/M.Phil desirable. Pay Level-10.
Masters in Chinese Language with proficiency in interpretation/translation. Ph.D desirable. Min 1 year advanced training in China desirable. Pay Level-14.
Faculty in Arabic language/literature with MA and Ph.D as per UGC 2018 norms. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty in West Asian/North African studies. Ph.D and MA in Social Sciences required. Regional language proficiency desirable. Pay Level-13A.
Faculty position in law and governance with focus on constitutional/regulatory frameworks. Ph.D and 10 years experience required. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in West Asia and North Africa with MA in Social Sciences. Proficiency in a regional language desirable. Pay Level-14.
Masters in Economics/Social Science, specialisation in international development, trade or public policy. PwD (Deaf/HH) category. Pay Level-10.
Ph.D in Economics with research in macroeconomics or international political economy. Pay Level-13A.
Ph.D in Economics with research in international trade, macroeconomics, or behavioural economics. Pay Level-13A.
Ph.D in Economics with research in international trade, macroeconomics, or applied microeconomics. High impact journal publications desirable. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in International Relations with publications on Latin America or Caribbean region. Pay Level-13A.
Ph.D in International Relations with publications on the United States. Pay Level-13A.
Ph.D in International Relations with publications on the United States. Pay Level-13A.
Ph.D in International Relations with publications on Canada/US/Latin America. Pay Level-13A.
Ph.D in International Relations with publications on Latin America or Caribbean region. Pay Level-13A.
Ph.D in International Relations with publications on Latin America or Caribbean. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in International Relations with evidence of publications on the United States. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in Soviet/post-Soviet studies with working knowledge of Russian language and 10 years experience. Pay Level-14.
Ph.D in Southeast Asian and Southwest Pacific Studies. Publications on Southeast Asia/Pacific desirable. Pay Level-10.