Shiv Nadar University (SNU) Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

Location Details

Compensation and Benefits

• ₹37,000 per month + HRA — applicable for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.
• ₹30,000 per month + HRA — applicable for candidates who have not qualified CSIR-UGC NET or GATE, or hold only a four-year Bachelor's degree.
• The position is not eligible for any additional benefits beyond the mentioned compensation and HRA.

Employment Type and Tenure

This is a contractual position with an initial duration of one year. The tenure may be extended based on continuation of the project as well as satisfactory assessment of the candidate’s performance.

Important Dates

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to send their applications via email to Dr. Sachin Deshmukh, Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Shiv Nadar University (SNU) at sachin.deshmukh@snu.edu.in.

Applicants must include the following documents in their email:

1. Resume
2. Any other relevant information, including projects, dissertations, and references

For specific queries regarding the position, candidates may contact Dr. Sachin Deshmukh at the same email address.

Eligibility Criteria

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics, or in Life Sciences.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or any other equivalent language.
• Willingness to work with rodents (rats) is mandatory; prior animal handling experience is not required.

Age Limit

No specific age limit has been mentioned in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Shiv Nadar University (SNU) strongly supports the national initiative to enhance the participation of women in STEM. Hence, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. No specific category-wise reservations have been mentioned.

Application Fees

No application fee is required for this position.

Selection Process

The selection process has not been explicitly detailed in the notification. However, it is expected that candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience, followed by an assessment or interview as deemed necessary by the department.

Helpline / Contact Information

Additional Important Information

The position is part of a DST/NSF sponsored project conducted in the Spatial Navigation Laboratory under Dr Sachin Deshmukh. The project involves recording entorhinal cortical and hippocampal activity while rodents solve the Traveling Salesperson Problem.

The work encompasses:

• Hardware design and manufacture
• Writing software for experiment control and quantitative analysis
• Performing implantation surgeries and neural recordings using neuropixels probes and tetrodes
• Conducting behavioral experiments and histological analysis to localize electrodes

The laboratory provides comprehensive training in these experimental and analytical techniques, fostering a multidisciplinary environment for scientific learning. The Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence is committed to diversity and inclusivity, particularly encouraging female participation in research and STEM disciplines.

Official Links

• Official Notification Link: https://snu.edu.in/careers/staff/jrf-project-associate-i/
• Official Website: https://www.snu.edu.in/