Department of Mathematics
School of Natural Sciences
Shiv Nadar University
Applications invited for JRF in Mathematical and Computational Biology
DST-Funded Project
Applications are invited for one post of Junior Research Fellow in a DST funded project entitled “Gametheoretic
Approach of Modelling Antibiotic Drug Resistance as Self-Reinforcing Process by Social Factors
and Economic Growth” under the supervision of Dr. Samit Bhattacharyya, Department of Mathematics,
School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, UP 201314
Essential & Desirable Qualification
The applicant must have Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or Computer
Science with NET qualification from a recognized University. Knowledge in Mathematical modelling/
Dynamical systems theory/and Game theory should be excellent. Basic programming skills in
C/MATLAB/R is required and experience in working on Unix/Linux OS is preferred.
Fellowship
As per DST norms, fellowship is ₹ 25,000/- p.m. plus HRA as permissible for first two years. There will be
enhanced fellowship in the third year as ₹ 28,000/- p.m. plus HRA.
Duration
One year (extendable up to 2.5 years based on performance and availability of funds). Note that the
post is purely temporary in nature.
Project Rationale
The project will focus on modelling Antibiotic Drug resistance. Antibiotic drug resistance is a global issue.
The challenges associated with controlling drug resistance, particularly in Indian context, are many and
multifaceted. Along with extensive use of antibiotics in hospitals and farming, several socio-economic
factors also promote antibiotic use (misuse) in community. Here in this project, we take modelling
approach to understand how socioeconomic factors promote emergence and persistence of drugresistance
in community
Nature of Study
We will use Mathematical and Stochastic modelling technique, and computer simulations to understand
the dynamics at different level of the system.
Applications with complete bio-data (with details of qualification i.e. examination passed, year, division,
percentage of marks 12th board onwards, and photocopies of mark sheets/testimonials/certificates)
should be sent by email to: lakshmi.arya@snu.edu.in. An informal query of details of the project may be
asked to PI Dr. Samit Bhattacharyya (samit.b@snu.edu.in).
Last date for applying JRF in Mathematical and Computational Biology is August 11, 2017