WADIA INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN GEOLOGY
(An Autonomous Institution of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)
33, General Mahadeo Singh Road
DEHRA DUN – 248001
No. Adv/2010/Institute Position/Estt Dated: 08.07.2010
1. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: 06 (six)
Remuneration : Rs.16,000/- p.m. consolidated plus admissible House Rent Allowance, which is at present @20%. Sufficient supporting contingent grant for field work etc. will be provided.
Age Limit : Not exceeding 35 years as on 31.08.2010
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. degree in Geology/Geophysics in any emerging areas of Earth Sciences. The candidates about to submit thesis for Ph.D degree and having three years of proven research experience will also be considered. The selected candidates are expected to persue research at Post- doctoral level. The candidates with experience in the field of structural geology/metamorphic petrology/Sedimentology / Engineering geology/Seismology will be given preference.
Tenure of appointment : The appointment will be initially for three years, extended annually based upon the performance and review of work. Only in very exceptional cases, the tenure of appointment can be extended beyond the initial period by maximum two years.
2.JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW: 06 (six)
Scholarship : 12,000 p.m. consolidated plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA), which is at present @20% during the first and second year and Rs.14,000/ p.m. consolidated plus admissible H.R.A during subsequent years subject to satisfactory performance. In case the performance of the selected candidate is not found to be satisfactory, the fellowship can be terminated. Sufficient supporting contingent grant for field work etc. will be provided.
Age Limit : Not exceeding 28 years as on 31.08.2010.
Essential Qualification : 1st class M.Sc./M.Tech. degree in Geology/Geophysics or allied subject with consistently good academic record. Candidates who have cleared NET/GATE, UGC-CSIR combined examination will be given preference. NET/GATE qualified candidates MUST attach an attested photocopy of NET/GATE qualifications with their application. Other candidates will have to appear in a written test at the Institute in Dehradun and those who qualify in the written examination will only be called for an interview. Candidates with Maths at graduation level will be given preference.
Tenure of Scholarship : The scholarship will be initially for a period of three years. Continuance during this period of three years will depend on satisfactory performance. Thereafter likely to be extended for one or more years depending upon the performance and review of work. The selected candidates may be allowed to register for Ph.D after successful completion of training.
