Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
Name of the Institute: Indian Institute of Tropical MeteorologyIndian Institute of Tropical Meteorology invites applications for the following posts:
Job Number: 01
Job Designation: Scientist C
Pay Scale: Rs. 15600-39100, Grade Pay Rs. 6600/-
Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. degree from a recognized university / institution and with at least 60% marks at Graduation or Post-Graduation level. A minimum of 3 years experience of research in Atmospheric and/or Oceanic Sciences related to weather and climate (as evidenced by published papers).
Desirable: Preferably a Doctorate in any one of the above subjects with 5 years experience in research. Proven expertise in any of the research areas viz., diagnosing climate variability and climate model biases and 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 its application for weather and climate observations, nonlinear dynamics applied to atmospheric predictability, Climate modelling and Climate Change and Satellite Meteorology. Experience in policy making, planning or management etc. in the specified field.
Job Number: 02
Job Designation: Scientist D
Pay Scale: Rs. 15600-39100, Grade Pay : Rs. 7600
Educational Qualification: A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics, Geophysics or a Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university/ institution with good scientific standing and with at least 60% marks at Graduation or Post-Graduation level. A minimum of 7 years experience of research in Atmospheric and / or Oceanic Sciences and in allied subjects as above and as evidenced by published papers.
Desirable: Preferably a Doctorate in any one of the above subject with 7 years experience in research. 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
Indian Ocean processes on Indian monsoon, diagnosing climate variability and climate model biases and understanding of the Asian monsoon and its variability, Atmospheric Radar Technology and its application for weather and climate observations and climate change.
Job Number: 03
Job Designation: Scientist E
Pay Scale: Rs. 37400-67000, Grade Pay Rs. 8700
Educational Qualification: A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics, Geophysics or a Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university/ institution with good scientific standing and with at least 60% marks at Graduation or Post-Graduation level. A minimum of 11 years experience of research work (6 years of which should be after Ph.D.) and high capacity for guiding and coordinating research in the desired areas (as evidenced by published papers and guidance to Post-Graduate and Ph.D. Students).
Desirable: • Preferably a Doctorate in any one of the above subjects. • The candidates must have Administrative and organizational experience in a recognized Scientific Institution 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 and climate modelling, dynamics and thermodynamics of air-sea interactions in tropics, data assimilation for climate models, parameterization of tropical convection and Regional and Global climate change. • Experience in policy making, planning or management etc. in the relevant field.
Age Limit: 50 years
Location of Posting: Pune
How To Apply For Opening: Application on plain paper together with detailed CV and list of publications should reach the undersigned by 31 May 2012. The candidates should arrange three letters of reference to be sent directly to the undersigned from three scientists familiar with candidate’s work. Separate applications should be submitted for each post. Candidates called for interview will be paid Sleeper Class to and fro train fare by the shortest route on production of original tickets. The Administrative Officer Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune-411008
Last Date To Apply: 31st May 2012
Contact Address: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune-411008
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