IIT Indore Recruitment 2022 for Research Associate I

Vacancy Circular No:

Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore)
invites applications for recruitment of Research Associate I

Research Associate I

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

Educational Qualification: M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D

Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates for one Research Associate I (RA-I) position in an ISRORESPOND funded research project entitled “Retrieval of hydrological parameters and development of glaciohydrological model in Chandra Basin including satellite and field observations” at Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Indore. The major objectives of this project are to retrieve the hydrological parameters from in-situ measurements, comparison with satellite products, and development of the glacio-hydrological model for the Chandra Basin, HP.

Ref.: No. ISRO/RES/4/690/21-22

1. Name of the Post: Research Fellow I (RA-I)

2. No of Post: 01

3. Essential Qualification:

(i) PhD degree in: Glaciology, Hydrology, Water Resources, Remote Sensing, Geosciences, OR

(ii) Master’s degree in engineering: Hydrology, Water Resources, Remote Sensing, Geosciences or equivalent branches, with three years post-master research experience

4. Desirable Qualification: Candidates having experience in GIS and programming (Python, MATLAB etc.) are encouraged to apply. RA-I is expected to perform extensive fieldwork on the glacier (around 1 month every year) therefore should have a good level of physical fitness and previous experience. Candidate should have a good track-record of research with at least 3 publications in SCI-indexed journals.

5. Stipend: The amount of RA-I fellowship will be as per ISRO norms (https://www.isro.gov.in/capacity-building/researchfellowships).

6. Duration: Initial appointment will be for six months, which is extendable up to end of the project (Nov 2023) based on performance.