Research Associate jobs in Pune at IITM Pune

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

IITM Research Associates: 15 nos. (Reservation: SC- 2, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS- 2, UR -4) * 01 post is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD).

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 modeling/ observational techniques/ data analysis/ fluid dynamics & turbulence/ work on tropical cyclone research etc. supported by peer-reviewed publications.

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;

Stipend: Rs. 47,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA;

The need to study the fundamental atmospheric problems and understand the mechanism of monsoon, weather systems, and climate-related processes in the tropical region, particularly over the monsoon region, became acute for India in 1950s when the country’s post Independence economic development program was launched. Considering this urgent need the World Meteorological Organization (WMO),in its Third Congress, recommended the creation of meteorological research and training institutes in the tropical countries.