Project Staff Research/Project Assistants jobs in Bangalore at National Institute of Advanced Studies

National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

Call for Applications: Project Staff (Research/Project Assistants) in the Energy and Environment

Program

NIAS is recognized as a center for research by the Government of India (GOI) and several universities. The Energy and Environment Program (EEP) at NIAS is currently implementing the following major Government-funded research projects: ·“Sustainable Pathways to Energy Utilization,” for the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in the Department of Science &Technology (DST); ·“An Integrated Approach to Energy & Environment,” sponsored by DST, and ·“To understand the Interaction between components of Earth and Human Systems at various Spatial and Temporal Scales,” sponsored by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

ProjectAssistants/Research Assistants : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mining Engineering or a Masters’ degree in Development Studies/ Economics/ Geology/ Sociology from a reputed Institution/University with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 (10-point scale) or CGPA of 3.5 (5-point scale) at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with the demonstrated survey and language skills (in Kannada/Marathi/Telugu) required to complete the project field work in select areas of Karnataka/Maharashtra/Telangana as per the project requirements. Selected candidates will be entitled to a consolidated stipend of Rs.20,000 -22,000 per month depending on qualifications, experience, and performance.

The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) was conceived and established by the vision and initiative of the late Mr. J. R. D. Tata. He sought to create an institution which would conduct advanced research in multidisciplinary areas, and also serve as a forum that will bring together administrators and managers from industry and government, leaders in public affairs, eminent individuals in different walks of life, and the academic community in the natural & social sciences, and the arts & humanities.