WADIA INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN GEOLOGY

(An Autonomous Institution under Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

33, General Mahadeo Singh Road

DEHRA DUN 248001

No. 252/01/2017/SERB/N.K./Estt. Dated: 13.11.2017

ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is an autonomous research organization under Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, undertaking advance level of research in all aspects of the geology and geodynamics of Himalaya. It has strong specialization in the areas of Petrology and Geochemistry, Structure and Tectonics, Sedimentology, Geomorphology, Glaciology, Magneto-stratigraphy, Biostratigraphy, Quaternary Geology, Environment Geology, Seismology and Geophysics, Geochronology and Thermochronology. To encourage young students/researchers to make career in emerging areas of earth sciences, the Institute also undertake sponsored projects. The Director, WIHG invites applications for the purely temporary tenured position for three years of Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) in the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and technology (DST), Government of India sponsored project titled Structure and seismic anisotropy pattern around the Kumaon-Garhwal region-A seismological study under the supervision of Dr. Narendra Kumar, Scientist B, WIHG.

Position: Junior Research Fellow (01 Position)

Remuneration :

Rs. 25,000/- p.m. consolidated for NET (JRF)/GATE qualified candidates and Rs. 12,000/- p.m. consolidated for non-NET/non-GATE qualified candidate plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA), which is at present @ 20% for 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 28,000/- p.m. consolidated for NET (JRF)/GATE qualified candidates and Rs. 14,000/- p.m. consolidated for non-NET/non-GATE qualified candidate plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA), which is at present @ 20% for 3rd year, subject to satisfactory performance.

Age Limit :

Not exceeding 28 years as on date of advertisement.

Essential Qualification :

1st class M.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc. Tech. degree in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics with Physics, Maths at B.Sc. Level.

Desirable :

Experience/Training on Seismological Data Processing. Computer Programming knowledge and zeal to do field work in high altitude region.

Preference will be given to candidates who have qualified NET/GATE, UGC-CSIR combined examination. In case suitable NET/GATE, UGC-CSIR qualified candidates are not available Non-NET qualified candidate will also be considered.

NOTE :

(i) The qualifications and experience mentioned are the minimum requirement. The Institute reserves the right to short list the candidates based on their merit record, qualifications and experience.

(ii) The Institute reserves the right not to fill any position, if suitable candidates are not available. The Institute reserves the right to prepare a panel of candidates and fill the positions falling vacant or the positions in the same or other sponsored projects of the Institute during the validity of the panel.

(iii) No T.A. and D.A. will be provided for attending the Interview.

(iv) SC/ST and OBC candidates must furnish attested copies of their category certificate issued by the competent authority. OBC candidates should produce a certificate starting that they do not belong to creamy layer as contemplated in Govt. orders.

(v) Age relaxation is available as per Govt. of India Rules.

(vi) The above mentioned positions are purely temporary co-terminus with the tenure of the relevant sponsored project. Under no circumstances regularization of the services of the concerned appointee in the Institute within the sponsored project framework will take place.

(vii) In case the performance of the selected candidate is not found satisfactory, the fellowship shall be terminated at any stage of the project tenure.

(viii) Candidates already in service should apply through proper channel. In case advance copy of application is submitted, the candidate called for interview will be allowed to attend the interview only if he/she brings a No Objection Certificate form his/her present employer.

(ix) Incomplete applications, applications not submitted on prescribed form or application not as per any of the conditions of this detailed advertisement notice available on the web-site of the Institute will be liable to be rejected.

(x) All application receive will be considered by a Screening Committee for short listing and the Screening Committee may restrict the candidates for interview on the basis of the qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed.

(xi) The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

(xii) The Institute reserves the right not to fill up the vacancies advertised, if deemed necessary.

(xiii) Canvassing in any form and bringing any influence will be treated as a disqualification.

(xiv) Contract Fax(s)/E-mail address and telephone No.(s) of the candidate MUST be mentioned under Sl. No. 5 of the Application Form.

(xv) No. Interim enquiries will be entertained.

(xvi) Only selected candidates will be informed about their selection in due course on completion of their selection process and no other correspondence on the subject will be entertained

The prescribed application form for the above position is available on our Website www.wihg.res.in. Interested candidates can download the application form from our Website and should submit their applications on the prescribed form only, failing which the application will be liable to be rejected. Attested photocopies in support of educational qualifications, experience etc. MUST be submitted with the application form. In case of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category, attested copies of Caste Certificates MUST be submitted with the application forms, failing which the relaxations available will not be allowed. Candidates already working elsewhere MUST route their applications through proper channel otherwise, the application will be rejected.

Applications on prescribed application form along with complete enclosures MUST reach the Registrar, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, 33, General Mahadeo Singh Road, Dehradun 248001 by 4.00 p.m on or before 12th December, 2017. Incomplete application and applications received after the due date shall not be considered.