Junior Research Fellow

The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) functioning under Earth System Sciences Organization (ESSO), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India focuses on four core research areas viz. Crustal Processes, Coastal Processes, Atmospheric Processes and Natural Resources and Environmental Management. ESSO-NCESS invites applications from eligible aspirants to pursue doctoral and postdoctoral research in the frontier areas of earth system sciences.

The research problems can be chosen from various branches of Earth System Sciences, including Igneous Petrology, Metamorphic Petrology, Sedimentology, Paleomagnetism, Fluid inclusions, Geomorphology, Quaternary Geology, Paleoclimate, Geochemistry, Tectonic Geomorphology, Isotope Geology, Hydrogeology, Coastal Processes, Oceanography, GIS, Remote sensing, Natural Hazards and Cloud microphysics. NCESS offers advanced facilities and expertise on these disciplines.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

This is applicable to CSIR-UGC NET-JRF qualified candidates and for candidates having DST INSPIRE Fellowship. Such candidates will draw fellowship from CSIR/UGC/DST but will be working in NCESS.

Date of Application: Applications will be received throughout the year.

Date of Interview: Interviews will be held twice or thrice a year, usually after the date of declaration of NET CSIR-UGC results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview for which they will be paid for 2nd/Sleeper Class Train/Bus fare.

Remuneration: Rs. 25,000/- p.m. consolidated plus admissible HRA, Leave and other benefits for initial two years, and Rs. 28,000/- p.m. consolidated plus admissible HRA and other benefits during subsequent year/s subject to satisfactory performance. Sufficient contingent grant for supporting field work etc. will also be provided during the tenure of thefellowship.

Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree

Tenure of Fellowship:

Initially, the fellowship will be for a maximum period of 03 years. Continuance during this period will depend on satisfactory performance. Thereafter, the fellowship is likely to be extended for one year depending upon the performance and review of work. Extension will not be granted beyond 04 years except in exceptional cases. Registration for Ph.D.: The selected candidates will be required to register for a Ph.D. degree after completion of the course work within a year from the date of joining. Therefore, only the candidates who are seriously motivated for doing Ph.D. need apply.

Completed applications along with enclosures should be sent to the Director, National Centre for Earth Science Studies, Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695011.

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