Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune – 411 008
(An autonomous Institute under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government. of India)
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The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is a registered society as an autonomous
Institute fully funded and administered by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
Recognized as a National Centre for Climate Research, the IITM is a leading research center
with scientifically and academically stimulating environment for research in applied and
fundamental aspects of ocean-land-atmosphere interactions in the tropics. The Institute derives
its strength from co-existence of a group of scientists on theoretical and modeling studies
together with a large group of scientists on diagnostic studies and field observations. It has
excellent infrastructural facilities such as high-performance computing, library, workshop and
support for field experiments. IITM has very strong interlinks with the India Meteorological
Department, the University of Pune and several other relevant national/international
organizations. For more details, please visit the Institute’s website (http://www.tropmet.res.in)
The Institute is in search of bright young talented candidates of Indian origin for the following
positions to do research in the areas of developing a dynamical prediction system of seasonal
mean monsoon rainfall, extended range prediction of active and break spells of the monsoon,
science of climate change, urban air pollution & transport modeling and interaction between
clouds and environment.
(I) Scientist E
(II) Scientist D
(III) Scientist C
2 Posts
7 Posts
6 Posts
Requirements for the posts are as under:(I) Scientist ‘E’ - 2 Posts - E(1) to E(2)
Scale of Pay :- Rs. 14300 – 400 – 18300 plus allowances admissible to Central Govt.
employees stationed at Pune. (Total emoluments at minimum of the scale presently amount to
Rs.31929/- approx.)
Baseline Qualifications:(i)
A Doctorate or equivalent in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics,
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics from a recognized
university / institution with good scientific standing.
(ii)
8 years experience in research after Ph. D and high capacity for guiding and
coordinating research in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. (as evidenced by
published papers)
Necessary Qualifications for :E(1): Proven expertise in coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling and in dynamics and
thermodynamics of air-sea interactions in tropics.
E(2):
Proven expertise in climate dynamics and climate modeling. Expertise on
parameterization of cumulus convection in climate models will be added qualification.
Upper Age Limit:- 45 years as on January 1, 2006.
(II) Scientist ‘D’ - 7 Posts - D(1) to D(7)
Scale of Pay :- Rs. 12000 – 375 – 16500 plus allowances admissible to Central Govt.
employees stationed at Pune. (Total emoluments at minimum of the scale presently amount to
Rs. 26960/- approx.)
Baseline Qualifications :(i)
A Doctorate in, Atmospheric or Oceanic Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Applied
Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics from a recognized university / institution.
(ii)
5 years experience of research after Ph. D in Atmospheric and/or Oceanic Sciences (as
evidenced by published papers)
Necessary Qualifications for :D(1):
Proven expertise in paleo-temperature reconstruction and expertise in stable isotope
analysis and interpretation together with good knowledge of operation of state-of-the-art
mass spectrometers.
D(2): Expertise in physical oceanography of the tropical ocean in general and Indian Ocean in
particular. Role Indian Ocean processes on Indian monsoon.
D(3):
Proven expertise in developing atmospheric and/or oceanic general circulation models
and in unraveling climate dynamics using these tools.
D(4): Proven expertise in developing parameterization of convection and/or atmospheric
radiation for improving weather and climate simulations.
D(5): Proven expertise in assimilation of satellite and conventional data for climate predictions.
D(6):
Proven expertise in diagnosing climate variability and climate model biases and a deep
understanding of the Asian monsoon and its variability.
D(7):
Proven expertise in Atmospheric Radar Technology and its application for weather and
climate observations.
Upper Age Limit:- 45 years as on January 1, 2006.
(III) Scientist ‘C’ - 6 Posts - C(1) to C(6)
Scale of Pay :- Rs. 10,000-325-15,200 plus allowances admissible to Central Govt. employees
stationed at Pune. (Total emoluments at minimum of the scale presently amount to Rs.22640/approx.)
Baseline Qualifications:(i)
Doctorate in Atmospheric or Oceanic Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Applied
Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics, or Electronics or B.E/ B. Tech. / M. Tech
(Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering ) degree from a recognized university /
institution.
(ii)
5 years experience of research in atmospheric and/or oceanic sciences related to
weather and climate (as evidenced by published papers)
Necessary Qualifications for :C(1):
Proven expertise in diagnosing climate variability and climate model biases and a deep
understanding of the Asian monsoon and its variability.
C(2):
Proven expertise in modeling of land surface processes and their impact on climate.
C(3):
Proven expertise in assimilation of satellite and conventional data to AGCMs and
oceanic data to OGCMs
C(4): Proven expertise in dynamics and thermodynamics of convection and interaction
between clouds and environment.
C(5): Proven expertise in Atmospheric Radar Technology and its application for weather and
climate observations.
C(6)
Proven expertise in nonlinear dynamics applied to atmospheric predictability and
nonlinear time series modeling.
Upper Age Limit:- 40 years as on January 1, 2006.
AGE LIMIT:
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST and 3 years for
candidates belonging to the OBC, and as per rules for ex-servicemen and physically
handicapped persons. There is no age limit for IITM and Government employees.
Application on plain paper indicating the name of the posts (e.g. Scientist E, D,C ) and the
serial number as shown in necessary qualifications ( e.g. E(1), D(1), C(1) etc. ) together with
detailed CV and list of publications should reach the undersigned by December 31,2006. The
candidate should arrange three letters of reference to be sent directly to the undersigned from
three scientists familiar with the candidates work. Separate applications should be submitted for
each post and expertise. Candidates called for interview will be paid Sleeper Class to & 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 – 411 008
Phone : 020 – 25893600
Fax : 020 – 25893825
Email: admadv@tropmet.res.in
URL: http://www.tropmet.res.in