Centre for Earth & Space Sciences

University of Hyderabad

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Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the position of a Research Associate in a DST funded project Simulating the Indian Summer Monsoon climate variability and its teleconnections during the Holocene at University Centre for Earth and Space Sciences (UCESS), University of Hyderabad. The selected candidate is expected to be involved in Holocene climate simulations.

a) Qualifications:

Essential qualifications:

A Doctorate degree from a recognized University in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences/Oceanography with Meteorology/Oceanography as main subject.

Those who have submitted their Ph. D. Thesis, with minimum of three years research experience, and are awaiting award of the degree are also eligible.

Demonstrated experience in Ocean/coupled modeling using MOM4p1/MOM5/CFS/CESM.

Well acquainted in computer programming in Fortran, C, shell programming, etc., and experience on Linux/UNIX platforms,

Publications in standard peer-reviewed journals related to atmospheric/oceanic/climate sciences.

Knowledge of air-sea interaction processes in the tropical Indo-Pacific basin and Bay of Bengal, and their interaction with Indian summer monsoon variability.

Desirable Qualifications:

Demonstrated skill in data analysis using GrADS/Ferret/NCL/CDO/MATLAB.

Motivation to carry out frontline research and publish in top journals.

b) Age Limit: 35 years as on 01.07.2017;

c) Tenure: One year (Extendable by another one year depending on performance).

d) Stipend/Remuneration*:

Research Associate l/ll/lll: Rs. 36,000/38000/40000 + 30%HRA

*Basing on the recommendation of the selection committee, the exact stipend /remuneration will be fixed to the candidates, under broad guidance of the DST Office Memorandum No.SB/S9/Z-01/2015 dated 07 January 2015.

Interested candidates are requested to send their application with detailed Curriculum Vitae to Prof. Ashok Karumuri, UCESS, UoH ashokkarumuri@uohyd.ac.in , [with Application for the post for RA as the subject] by 11 Nov., 2017

The short listed candidates will be informed to attend an interview at the UCESS, old science complex, University of Hyderabad, at a later date. The interview date will be intimated via e-mail.

NB: (1) The appointment will not carry any weightage or claim or whatsoever for absorption in the university and without any liability on the part of the university. (2) No TA/DA would be paid for attending the interview.