/Government Of India /Department of Space

/VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE

/Thiruvananthapuram 695 022

./ADVERTISEMENT NO. 288 /DATED 01.01.2015

APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP AT SPACE PHYSICS LABORATORY

./NO. OF POSITIONS: 7

! A call to work in frontline research areas in one of the premier Research Institutions of ISRO!

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Applications are invited for the position of Research Associates at Space Physics Laboratory (SPL), Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Thiruvananthapuram. Eligible candidates can apply any time of the year by email as per details given below.

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Space Physics Laboratory (SPL), a pioneer institution dedicated for research in different disciplines of Atmospheric, Space, and Planetary Sciences, offers excellent and challenging research opportunities in various areas of Aerosols, Trace Gases, Radiation, Clouds, Boundary Layer Physics, Atmospheric Modelling, Middle Atmospheric Dynamics, Electrodynamics, upper atmosphere/ionosphere, vertical coupling processes, space weather events, SunEarth relationships, microwave remote sensing, and Lunar, Cometary and Planetary Sciences, employing a host of experimental and modeling tools and satellite remote sensing.

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SPL is involved in major space and atmospheric science programmes of the country, such as Chandrayaan1, Mars Mission, YouthSat, MeghaTropiques, AdityaL1 Mission, ISROGeosphere Biosphere Programme, etc. Wellequipped laboratories, major experimental facilities and satellite data are available exclusively for these studies. SPL also coordinates major experimental campaigns, at national and international level, using balloons, aircrafts, rockets, and research ship cruises, and is a contributor to Indias polar research programme.

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The selected RAs will work on specific research themes along with the Scientists/Engineers of SPL. Selected candidates should be willing to work anywhere in India (including remote places) and partake in field experiments including aircrafts and ship cruises based campaigns, as per the requirements.

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Applications in specified format given below will be received only via email. The application format is provided below. Completed applications in all respects may be sent via email to Director, SPL at the email address: .

/Eligibility:

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	Candidates should have earned their Ph.D. degree in any discipline of Science or Technology. Their Ph.D.thesis should be in the areas of atmospheric, space, and planetary sciences which are relevant to the fields of research being carried out at SPL. , .
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Only those candidates who have carried out their Ph.D. work outside SPL are eligible to apply. A research proposal (not exceeding 2000 words) on the work they intend to carry out at SPL in the domain of SPLs research activity must be submitted along with the application.

/Upper Age Limit: 28.02.15/ 30.04.15 / 30.06.15 /31.08.15 / 31.10.15 / 31.12.15. 35 35 years as on 28.02.15/ 30.04.15 / 30.06.15 /31.08.15 / 31.10.15 / 31.12.15.

/Selection Process:

2015 , 28.02.15, 30.04.15, 30.06.15, 31.08.15, 31.10.15, 31.12.15.

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Screening of applications will be done bimonthly in 2015 ie., 28.02.15/ 30.04.15 / 30.06.15 /31.08.15 / 31.10.15 / 31.12.15. The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for the interview. After the initial screening of the application and considering the merit of the submitted research proposal, the candidates found suitable will be called for an interview at VSSC.

/Pay and Allowances:

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) ` 22,000/, ` 23,000/ ` 24,000/

The Research Associateship is initially for a period of ONE YEAR and is renewable annually for a total period of two years (three years in exceptional cases). There will be a review of the progress of the work before the renewal every year. The RA position carries an amount of ` 22,000/for the first year, ` 23,000/for the second year and ` 24,000/for the third year. Candidates are also eligible for HRA as admissible to regular employees of VSSC.

/General Conditions:

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Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted online at the time of interview.

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Outstation candidates called for Interview will be paid to and fro Second Class Railway Fare by the shortest route including reservation/sleeper charges on production of proof of journey such as Railway Tickets/Ticket Number or Bus tickets, etc. If the candidates travel in a higher class of accommodation than the one prescribed, Second Class Railway Fare excluding the reservation charges/sleeper charges will be paid.

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If any information furnished online is found to be incorrect or false on verification, the candidate will not be permitted to attend the interview and Travelling Allowance will not be paid.

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	Start Date	End Date
Notification Issued		01-Jan-2015

• Organization : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
• Organization City, State : thiruvananthapuram, kerala
• Organization Website : http://www.vssc.gov.in