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
| Qualification | Monthly Stipend + HRA* |
|---|---|
| NET / GATE qualified | ₹37,000 + HRA |
| Non-NET / Non-GATE | ₹25,000 + HRA |
*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
- Download the prescribed application form from the official University of Jammu website.
- Fill in all details: personal info, educational qualifications, research experience, publications (if any).
- Attach necessary documents: degree certificates, NET/GATE certificate (if applicable), CV, statement of purpose.
- Address the completed application to the Department of Mathematics, University of Jammu.
- Submit (hard copy) to the department office within 15 days from the advertisement date.
- 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!
