Research Associateship & Research Fellowship null

Overview

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune is an autonomous research organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, fully devoted to cutting edge research in various aspects of weather and climate science. The activities include training of
postgraduates and motivate them to take up research careers in atmospheric and oceanic sciences required to improve skills in weather and climate forecasts. 

The Institute has excellent infrastructural facilities such as India’s first Multi Petaflop Super Computer, observational facilities like RADARS, Radiometers, LIDAR etc., a modern library, a workshop and other scientific support. It has a strong link with various universities and National and International organizations. Major research areas at the Institute are climate modelling, climate change projections, Climate variability and climate dynamics, extended range and seasonal forecasts, physics and dynamics of tropical clouds, aerosol-cloud precipitation interaction, air pollution monitoring, modelling and prediction, satellite and radar meteorology and paleoclimatology

Applications are invited from young Doctorates / Post Graduates - Science/ Engineers for selection of Research Associate & Research Fellows at the Institute.

IITM Research Associates

Essential Qualifications

A Doctorate degree from a recognized University in Meteorology/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Oceanography/ Physics/ Applied Physics/ Geophysics / Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistics/ Chemistry/ Mechanical Engineering/ Aerospace Engineering/ Geology/ Earth Sciences/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications or equivalent subjects and having at least one research paper in
Science Citation Index (SCI) journal in the relevant field. 

Desirable Qualifications

• The candidate should have a minimum 60% aggregate mark in the Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated skill in weather and climate modelling/ observational techniques/ data analysis/ fluid dynamics & turbulence/ work on tropical cyclone research etc. supported by peer-reviewed publications. 
• Well acquainted with WRF model parameterizations and simulations/ WRF Setup/ WRF large Eddy Simulation/ Post-processing with NCL/ Operating System like Linux/ Computer Programming like Python, AI/ML, FORTRAN, C++, R etc.,/ shell scripting/ Hotwire anemometry/ PIV/ Numerical Simulations/ MATLAB software/ CFD software’s, etc. 
• Research experience in Dendroclimatology/ Speleothem/ Stable Isotope/ Geochemistry/ Palioclimate/ experience in utilizing verification packages like MET, MET-TC, VSDB etc.,
• Age Limit: 35 years as of 27.06.2022;
• Tenure: 01 year (Extendable by another 02 years depending on performance)

IITM Research Fellows

Essential Qualifications

• Post Graduate degree in Physical Sciences [includes Physics, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, Climate Science, Geophysics with Meteorology as one of the subjects/ Environmental Sciences/ Electronics or equivalent subjects] / Chemical Sciences [includes Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry or equivalent subjects]/ Mathematical Sciences [includes Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ statistics or equivalent subjects] with at least 55% marks for General and OBC Category (50% for SC, ST and Physically Handicapped Category).
• M. Tech. in Atmospheric/ Oceanic Sciences or equivalent subject with at least 55% marks for General and OBC Category (50% for SC, ST and Physically Handicapped Category).
• Master’s degree from any branch of Engineering with at least 55% marks for General and OBC Category (50% for SC, ST and Physically Handicapped Category). 
• Scholars qualified in National Eligibility Tests namely CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship / Assistant Professorship) / GATE / JEST in line with the DST OM No. SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated 30 January 2019.
• Candidates who have qualified through processes held at National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, IIT, IISc, IISER etc., can also apply for the post.

Additional Information

Candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC-NET (including Lectureship)/ GATE/ JEST and appeared/ to appear for the final year of M.Sc./ M.S./ M. Tech./ M.E. can apply for the post and should write their aggregate marks up to the latest semester they have appeared but their appointment is subject to having passed the M. Tech./ M.Sc./ M.S./ M.E. examination as evidenced by mark sheets/ provisional degree certificate. Selected candidates are required to complete PhD in the relevant field under the guidance of research scientists of this Institute. Candidates should have studied Physics or Mathematics with Bachelor’s degree].

• Demonstrated skills in computer programming Linux, UNIX, Windows/ FORTRAN/ C etc.
• Age Limit: 28 years as on 27.06.2022
• Tenure: 04 years. (The candidate should register for PhD within the first two years)
• Candidates who would like to avail of the fellowship from CSIR/ UGC/ DST-INSPIRE and work as JRF in IITM are also encouraged to apply. Such candidates need to specify in the online application form their preference of fellowship whether availing IITM Research Fellowship or CSIR/ UGC/ DST-INSPIRE fellowship
• Candidates with the DST-INSPIRE fellowship who are not qualified in NET/ GATE etc. will have to avail of the DST-INSPIRE fellowship only. 
• Selected candidates would be required to successfully complete two semesters of in-house training in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, which is a qualifying criterion for a PhD. registration. 
• The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST and Women candidates, 3 years for OBC, 10
• years for physically handicapped and as per rule for ex-servicemen.
• Interviews for Research Associate positions will be held in July-August 2022. 
• Written Examination and Interviews for the Research Fellows position would be held in JulyAugust 2022.

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