NIAS Invites Application for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2022

NIAS has been recognized as an “Institute of Exceptional Repute” by the NITI Aayog in January 2019. The Institute is also recognized by several Universities. The Energy, Environment, and Climate Change Program (“EECP”) at NIAS is implementing a 2-year Research Project supported by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) and is recruiting capable and enthusiastic researchers to evaluate potential sites for nuclear power plants in India. This study will have both field and desktop components. Junior Research Fellows to conduct research related to Nuclear Power in the Energy, Environment, and Climate Change Program (EECP)

1. Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow

2. Eligibility 

a) Masters’ degree in Geospatial Technologies/Remote Sensing, from a reputed Institution/University with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 (10-point scale) at the undergraduate and graduate levels after successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in any branch of engineering from a reputed Institution/University.

b) The degree certificates and certified GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET scores in a relevant discipline must be emailed along with the application in one folder. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience in practical applications of remote sensing techniques. Candidates who are not having a GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET score will be considered for the position of Project Associates in exceptional cases.

3. The selected Junior Research Fellow (JRF) will be entitled to a fellowship of Rs. 31,000 per month, while HRA will be reimbursed by BRNS directly to the Research Fellow (currently 24% of the basic fellowship amount) as per extant BRNS guidelines. The fellowship amount for Project Associates will depend on their experience as follows:

a) Rs 28,000 p.m. + HRA for the selected candidate(s) who have at least two (2) years of relevant research experience.

b) Rs 25,000 p.m. + HRA for the selected candidate(s) in other cases.

4. The appointment(s) will be for an initial tenure of one (1) year extendable till December 2023 subject to annual performance assessment

Selection Procedure

Short-listed candidates will be called for interviews (through Videoconference) on or before 28th February 2022. The selected candidates must report for work at NIAS, Bengaluru within two weeks of receiving the formal appointment through email. For additional information, applicants may contact [email protected]

How to Apply:

For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification