Research Fellowships in Climate Science at IITM, Pune
Last Date : 31 March 2014
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE ORGANIZATION
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL METEOROLOGY
Dr. Homi Bhabha Raod, Pashan, Pune-411008
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The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, an autonomous
research organization under ESSO/MoES, fully devoted to cutting edge research
in various aspects of climate science. It’s activities include training to post
graduates and motivate them to take up research careers in atmospheric and
oceanic sciences required to improve skill of weather and climate forecasts. ?
The Institute has excellent infrastructural facilities such as High
Performance Computers, modern library, workshop and other scientific support. It
has a strong link with various universities and national and international
organizations.
Applications are invited from young Post Graduates for selection of 10 Research Fellows at the Institute for General Category.
a) Qualifications:
Essential:
A good Master’s degree in Meteorology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences,
Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Geology or
Geophysics with Meteorology as subject. The students qualified
CSIR/UGC/National Eligibility Test or GATE are eligible to apply. The students
with M.Tech. (Atmospheric Sciences) are eligible to apply. The M.Sc. students not
qualified in the CSIR/UGC National Eligibility Test or GATE Tests but working in
the sponsored projects at the Institute are also eligible to apply. Candidates
appeared for final year M.Tech. can apply for the post but their appointment is
subject to having passed the M.Tech. examination as evidenced by mark
sheets/provisional degree certificate. Selected candidates are required to
complete Ph.D. under the guidance of the scientists of the Institute.
Desirable: Demonstrated computer programming Linux, Unix, Windows/Fortran/C etc.
b)Age Limit : 28 years as on 31.03.2014;
c) Stipend : Rs.16,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA;
d) Tenure : 04 years. The candidate should register for Ph.D.
Selected candidates would be required to undergo two semesters in-house training in Meteorology, which is a qualifying test for registering for Ph.Ds.
Upper age limit is relaxable as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped and ex-servicemen candidates.
Aspiring candidates may submit their applications along with their CV online:
http://www.tropmet.res.in/~cdd/job/index-rf.php
by 31 March 2014.
* This information was sent by Dr. H. Narendra Singh (Scientist , Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology ) who can be contacted at narendra(at)tropmet(dot)res(dot)in
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