UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA

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Advt. No.: Est./5201/RTGCP/2016 Date: 14/12/2016

Applications are invited in plain paper from eminent scholars for the position of Raja Todarmal Geospatial Chair Professor instituted by the DST (Department of Science & Technology), Government of India, at the Department of Geography, University of Calcutta. The aim of this initiative is to promote and create awareness for the use of Geospatial Science and Technology and their applications in various activities including high-end research with a focus on Geography, including modern methods of surveying and mapping, Remote Sensing/GIS for environmental monitoring and management of natural resources and disaster. The applicants must be accomplished and recognized for work through awards, fellowship, significant peer reviewed publications and must have contributed significantly to the field of Geospatial Sciences and Geoinformatics. Applicants may preferably have held positions in premier Academic/Government institutions or Laboratories. Applicants should have Ph.D. in Geography or allied Earth Science disciplines, with relevant specialization and have consistently excellent academic record onward from UG and PG, supported by substantial publications in the relevant field. The Professor is expected to conduct and coordinate research, development and training in Geospatial Sciences. The Chair Professor position carries an honorarium of Rs. 50,000 per month (over and above pension benefits if the selected candidate is a retired person). The term is initially for a period of One (01) year, renewable to the maximum of three years (renewal of contract annually, is subject to performance review as per the DST guidelines, till the selected candidate attains sixty five (65) years of age. Scientists on sabbatical leave will also be considered.

Application along with CV should reach the office of the undersigned within Thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Advertisement.

Sd./- Registrar

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA