IITM Pune - JRF

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL METEOROLOGY, PUNE

Applications are invited from bright young candidates for three temporary JRF positions at IITM, Pune for developing a “SYSTEM OF AIR POLLUTION FORECASTING & RESEARCH” (SAFAR-2010) for Pune. Candidate is required to register for Ph.D.



Qualification :
The essential qualification is M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Atmospheric Sciences/Physics/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering/ Meteorology/ Applied Mathematics/ Geophysics / Electronics from a recognized university. Desirable qualification is different for all 3 positions consisting of good knowledge of LINUX/ UNIX system/ FORTRAN programming; GIS & other software packages/ air pollution analysers and automatic weather stations. For further details & proforma, visit the Institute’s website (http://www.tropmet.res.in). Completed applications along with CV in prescribed format should reach to the Administrative Officer at the above address by post as well as by e-mail (admadv@tropmet.res.in) with a soft copy to (beig@tropmet.res.in ) by 20th January 2012.

Essential Qualifications:
M.Sc./M.Tech. in Atmospheric Sciences/Physics/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/ Meteorology/ Applied Mathematics/ Geophysics/ Electronics from a recognized university /institution. NET/GATE qualified candidates will be given preference.

Desirable Qualifications:
1) Post-1 (Modeling): Good knowledge of working in LINUX /UNIX system and Fortran programming skill along with WINDOWS. It is desirable if the candidate has hands on experience in WRF or WRF-Chem model. Such candidate will be given special preference. Scope of work: Requires helping in development and running the chemistry-transport air quality forecasting model and preparation of input data library.
2) Post-2 (Emissions): Good knowledge of computer usage in Windows and software packages. Knowledge of Geographic information system (GIS) software is highly desirable. Scope of the work: Development of emission inventory of pollutants and GHGs.
3) Post-3 (Observations and Assimilation): Good knowledge of computer usage and software packages, air pollution analysers and automatic weather stations. Scope of the work: To help in observational network, assimilation of meteorological and air quality data on routine basis and analysis.

Other details:
• Age Limit : 28 years as on 1.1.2012.
• Stipend : ` 16,000/- plus HRA (performance based enhancement after 2 years).
• Tenure : 2 years which is extendable further based on satisfactory performance. The candidate should register for Ph. D.

Last Date: 20 January 12

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