Research Associateships And Research Fellowships In Climate Science at IITM
- Last Date : 31 May 2013 -

EARTH SCIENCE SYSTEM ORGANIZATION
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL METEOROLOGY
Dr. Homi Bhabha Raod, Pashan, Pune-411008
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RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN CLIMATE SCIENCE

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is an autonomous research organisation fully funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi. It is a premier Institute of national and international repute, devoted to research in various aspects of atmospheric sciences with emphasis on Tropical Meteorology, particularly on the Climate Change and Indian Monsoon. It’s activities include training to post graduates and motivate them to take up research careers in atmospheric and oceanic sciences required to improve prediction skill of weather and climate.

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 Doctorates/Post Graduates for selection of Research Associates and Research Fellows at the Institute respectively.

1) Research Associates: 10 positions for General Category; Stipend: Rs.22,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA; Tenure : One Year

2) Research Fellows: 10 Fellowships for General Category; Stipend: Rs.16,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA; Tenure: 04 years; Must register for Ph.D.

Aspiring candidates may submit their applications along with their CV online:
http://www.tropmet.res.in by 31 May 2013.

EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE ORGANIZATION
Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL METEOROLOGY
Dr. Homi Bhabha Raod, Pashan, Pune-411008
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The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is an autonomous research organisation fully funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi. It is a premier Institute of national and international repute, devoted to research in various aspects of atmospheric sciences with emphasis on Tropical Meteorology, particularly on the Climate Change and Indian Monsoon. It’s activities include training to post graduates and motivate them to take up research careers in atmospheric and oceanic sciences required to improve prediction skill of weather and climate.

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 Doctorates/Post Graduates for selection of Research Associates and Research Fellows at the Institute respectively.

1) IITM Research Associates: 10 positions for General Category;

a) Qualifications :
Essential : A Doctorate degree of a recognized University in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Geology or Geophysics with Meteorology as subject. Well acquainted in computer programming Linux etc.
Those candidates who have submitted Ph.D. thesis to the University are eligible to apply.
Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated computer programming Linux, Unix, Windows / Fortran/C etc.
b)Age Limit:35 years as on 31.05.2013;
c) Stipend: Rs. 22,000/-p.m. plus admissible HRA;
d)Tenure:01 year

2) IITM Research Fellows: 10 Fellowships 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 31.05.2013;
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 an 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 by 31 May 2013.