Job Opening: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Remote / On-site Hybrid (Work From Home Option)

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Department: Mathematics

Project: “Zeros of some complex harmonic polynomials” (SERB funded)

Institution: University of Jammu

Location: Jammu, India (with partial remote / work from home flexibility where feasible)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Duration: Initially 1 year (extendable, co-terminus with project; approx. 20 months remaining)

💼 Why Join Us?

• Be part of cutting-edge research in complex analysis and harmonic polynomials
• Hybrid model: Work from home for literature review, model development, computational tasks
• Opportunity to interact with senior researchers, publish papers
• Stipend + HRA, performance-based extension
• Gain strong experience and credibility for academic / industry roles

🧮 Eligibility & Stipend

*Stipend is for candidates meeting required qualifications. HRA as per institutional norms.

Educational & Other Requirements

• Master’s degree (M.Sc) in Mathematics or equivalent
• Strong background in complex analysis, harmonic polynomials
• Ability to work independently and remotely (for portions of the work)
• Good communication, writing, computational / programming skills
• Preference to candidates with prior research or publication record

📝 Job Responsibilities

• Conduct literature survey and state-of-the-art reviews
• Theoretical work on zeros of complex harmonic polynomials
• Analytical derivations, simulations, coding (e.g. MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Documentation of results, writing research articles
• Participate in project meetings, occasional on-campus discussions
• Coordinating with principal investigator & co-researchers

📆 Important Dates

• Notification Issue Date: 16 September 2025
• Last date to apply: Within 15 days of advertisement issuance
• Interview date: To be announced (shortlisted candidates will be informed)

🎯 How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official University of Jammu website.
2. Fill in all details: personal info, educational qualifications, research experience, publications (if any).
3. Attach necessary documents: degree certificates, NET/GATE certificate (if applicable), CV, statement of purpose.
4. Address the completed application to the Department of Mathematics, University of Jammu.
5. Submit (hard copy) to the department office within 15 days from the advertisement date.
6. No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview.

🔍 Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on qualifications, research background
• Interview of shortlisted candidates
• Final offer based on merit, fit, and performance potential

✅ Tips to Stand Out

• Emphasize any experience in complex analysis, harmonic polynomials
• Share any coding / computational work or publications
• Show ability to work remotely and deliver
• Submit a clean, well-formatted CV + statement of purpose

We welcome bright, motivated mathematics enthusiasts ready to dive into advanced research — even from the comfort of your home. Apply now and be part of a breakthrough project!