Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune
(An Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India)
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Centre for Advanced Training in Earth System Sciences and Climate (CAT-ESSC)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCHERS IN CLIMATE SCIENCES
The newly formed Centre (CAT-ESSC) attached to IITM, an organization fully devoted to
research in various aspects of climate sciences, is looking for outstanding researchers to fill Ten
Research cum Teaching Positions at the level of Scientists E, D and C. The selected faculty is
expected to conduct cutting edge research on climate related topics and should have a
commitment to quality teaching and inclination towards institutional development. They should
inspire the trainees of the Centre at the M.Tech. / Ph.D levels using theoretical, modeling and
observational techniques.
For details of the posts visit http://www.tropmet.res.in/view_jobs.php. Aspiring candidates
may submit applications, separately for each position, in the prescribed pro-forma with detailed
CV, a list of publications and other relevant documents to the Administrative Officer of IITM
latest by 31 December 2010.
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India
(An autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India)
CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TRAINING IN EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES AND CLIMATE
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCHERS
IN CLIMATE SCIENCES AT THE LEVEL OF SCIENTISTS – E, D and C
The newly formed Centre for Advanced Training in Earth System Sciences and Climate
(CAT-ESSC) attached to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, which is an
autonomous research organization fully devoted to research in various aspects of climate science, is
looking for outstanding researchers to fill Ten research cum teaching positions. The main objective of
the Centre is to create a large pool of trained and dedicated climate and climate system scientists with
in-depth hands-on expertise on individual physical processes of the land, ocean, atmosphere, biosphere
and cryosphere with special emphasis on modeling. The aim is to go beyond the conventional training
in individual systems and address weather and climate as processes arising from interactions between
the above component systems. Meritorious Master in science and Bachelor/Master in
engineering/technology degree holders will be recruited and provided this induction training extending
to two to five years leading to M.Tech / Ph.D. and subsequently placed in IITM or any other Institutes
of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The program will be carried out in IITM and a new campus with self
contained facilities for training and research is being developed in Pune.
The host institution, IITM is committed to develop world class research expertise for understanding
and exploring unresolved scientific issues on climate science. It is engaged in basic research in all
aspects of tropical ocean-atmosphere systems as applicable to weather and climate forecast. A Centre
for Climate Change Research (CCCR) has been established at IITM to address all science issues
related to Climate Change and Indian monsoon. To cater to the modelling needs, a High Performance
Computing (HPC) Centre has been set up with peak performance of 70 TF and it is ranked 94th in the
world. The Institute has excellent infra-structural facilities and also has the state of the art equipments
for field observations. The IITM’s activities include training to post graduates and to motivate them to
take up research career in atmospheric and ocean sciences required to improve the skill for weather and
climate prediction modeling. It has MoU with University of Pune for carrying out work leading to the
award of M. Tech and Ph.D. For Ph. D IITM is being recognized by many other leading Universities.
The TEN positions of the Centre are to take up teaching and research in the following areas:
• Physical processes of the land, ocean, atmosphere, biosphere and cryosphere
• Climate and climate change
• Influence of the earth systems and processes on climate
• Dynamical prediction system of seasonal monsoon rainfall
• Extended range prediction system for active and break spells of the monsoon
• Interaction between tropical convection and large scale circulation
• Parameterization of tropical convection for weather and climate models
• State-of-the-art climate observational systems
• Climate data management and information systems
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
GENERAL FOR ALL POSTS
Age Limit Relaxable: The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST
and 3 years for candidates belonging to the Other Backward Class, and as per rules for exservicemen
and physically handicapped persons. There is no age limit for IITM and other
government employees.
• Applications in the enclosed proforma indicating the name of the posts (e.g. Scientist E, D or C)
together with detailed CV, copies of certificates and list of publications should reach the
undersigned by 31 December 2010.
• The candidates should arrange three letters of reference to be sent directly to the undersigned
from three researchers familiar with candidate’s work.
• Separate applications should be submitted for each post.
• Candidates called for interview will be paid to and fro train fare as per IITM rules by the shortest
route on production of original tickets.
• Candidates employed in government service have to apply through proper channel. However,
they can submit an advance application.
Please visit http://www.tropmet.res.in/view_jobs.php for full details
Thanks to H. Narendra Singh (Scientist, Climatology and Hydrometeorology Division, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology) for sending us the job information