Sunday, November 28, 2010

Scientist Positions 2010 – Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune is Hiring Scientist Posts in 2010

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Applications are invited for filling up the following posts:-

The positions available are in the grade of Scientist-E (two), Scientist-D (four), Scientist-C (four). The candidates should exhibit high degree of motivation and be self driven with an ability to participate as well as provide leadership in the training and research programs with a multidisciplinary approach. The selected faculty is expected to conduct cutting edge research on the climate related topics and should have a commitment to quality teaching and inclination towards institutional development. They should inspire the trainees of the Centre using theoretical, modeling and observational techniques. Details of the posts are given below. Aspiring candidates may submit applications, separately for each particular Scientific Position, in the prescribed proforma with detailed CV, a list of publications and other relevant documents to the Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune-411 008 by 31 December 2010. Requirements for the posts are as under:

(I) Scientist ‘E’: Two posts (unreserved)
Scale of Pay: Rs. 37400 – 67000, Grade Pay Rs. 8700.00 plus allowances admissible to Central Govt. employees stationed at Pune.
Essential Qualifications:
(i) A Doctorate in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics, Geophysics or in any other area of Earth System Sciences or Engineering from a recognized university/ institution with good scientific standing.
(ii) A minimum of 8 years experience of research work (5 years of which should be after Ph.D.) and proven capacity for guiding and coordinating teaching and research in Atmospheric, Oceanic or other Earth System Sciences or Engineering preferably related to climate (as evidenced by published papers and guidance to Post Graduate and Ph.D. students).
Desirable Qualifications:
The candidates must have administrative and organizational experience in a recognized scientific Institution or university and must have demonstrated scientific leadership including guidance of research students. In addition, the candidate must have leadership contribution in any of the research areas viz. coupled ocean-atmosphere modelling and seasonal prediction of monsoon; extended prediction of active and break spells of monsoon; climate dynamics through climate modelling; dynamics and thermodynamics of air-sea interactions in tropics and its influence on Indian monsoon; data assimilation for climate models; parameterization of tropical convection and other physical processes of atmosphere, ocean and/or land; climate change.
Upper Age Limit: 50 years as on 31 December 2010
Deputation: Those who would like to be considered under deputation may also apply.

(II) Scientist ‘D’: Four posts (Three posts unreserved, one each for atmospheric, oceanic and land systems and one post for atmospheric systems reserved for Physically Handicapped).
Scale of Pay: Rs. 15600-39100, Grade Pay: Rs. 7600.00 plus allowances admissible to Central Govt. employees stationed at Pune.
Essential Qualifications:
(i) A Doctorate in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics,
Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics, Geophysics or Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or in any other area of Earth System Sciences from a recognized University / Institution.
(ii) A minimum of 6 years experience of research (2 years of which should be after Ph.D.) in Atmospheric Oceanic Sciences and / or Earth System Sciences or Engineering preferably related to climate (as evidenced by published papers).
Desirable Qualifications:
Proven expertise in any of the research areas viz., coupled ocean-atmosphere modelling and seasonal prediction of monsoon; climate dynamics and climate modelling; dynamics and thermodynamics of tropical air-sea interactions; assimilation of satellite and conventional data for climate predictions; parameterization of tropical convection; physical oceanography of the tropical ocean in general and Indian Ocean in particular and role of Ocean processes on Indian monsoon; diagnosing climate variability and climate model biases; understanding of the Asian monsoon and its variability; Atmospheric Radar Technology and Radar Meteorology, other climate observational and monitoring systems and their application for weather and climate prediction; climate change.
Upper Age Limit: 45 years as on 31 December 2010.

(II) Scientist ‘C’: Four posts
Scale of Pay: Rs. 15600-39100, Grade Pay Rs. 6600/- plus allowances admissible to Central Govt.employees stationed at Pune.
Essential Qualifications:
(i) A Doctorate in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics,
Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics, Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Geophysics or any other area of Earth System Sciences from a recognized university/institution.
(ii) A minimum of 5 years experience of research in Atmospheric and/or Ocean Sciences or in any other area of Earth System Sciences or Engineering related to weather and climate (as evidenced by published papers).
Desirable Qualifications:
Proven expertise in any of the research areas viz., diagnosing climate variability and climate model biases; a deep understanding of the Asian monsoon and its variability; modelling of land surface processes and their impact on climate; assimilation of satellite and conventional data to AGCMs and oceanic data to OGCMs; dynamics and thermodynamics of  Convection; interaction between clouds and environment; atmospheric Radar technology and Radar meteorology and other state of the art observational technologies and their application for weather and climate observations; nonlinear dynamics applied to atmospheric predictability; nonlinear time series modelling; Climate Change.
Upper Age Limit: 40 years as on 31 December 2010

How To Apply:
Candidates employed in government service have to apply through proper channel. However,
they can submit an advance application.
The Administrative Officer
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan
Pune – 411008
Phone : 020 – 25904203/259042504
FAX : 020 – 25893825
Email : admadv@tropmet.res.in /
URL: http://www.tropmet.res.in

Last Date To Apply: 31st December 2010

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