Recruitment For The Post Of Jrf On An Externally Funded Project "quantifying Himalayan Mid- To Lower-crust Rheology: Insights From Ebsd-derived Microstructural Constraints"

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The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is one of the premier science education and research institutes established by the Government of India in 2008 to impart high-quality education integrated with outstanding research in modern science. The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis

Name of Post	Junior Research Fellow
Title of the project	Quantifying Himalayan mid- to lower-crust rheology: Insights from EBSD-derived microstructural constraints
Funding Agency	Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (ANRF-ECRG
Minimum Educational qualification ( as prescribed by the funding agency)	Applicants should have a M.Sc./ M.Sc. Tech/ M. Tech. degree in Geology/ Applied Geology/Geophysics or Integrated M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./ M. Tech./BS-MS degree in Geology/Applied Geology /Geological Sciences/Earth Sciences. Minimum 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (or first-class equivalent) or first class in Master’s program (M.Sc./M.Tech) in Geology/Applied Geology/Earth Science or a closely related field. Priority will be given: i) Having a GATE (with a currently valid score)/CSIR-UGC NET (LS) qualification or any National Level Examination. ii) BS-MS/MSc students from any of the IISERs/IITs/IISc with CGPA 8 or above on a 10-point scale are eligible to apply.
Desirable Qualifications	The candidate should have a strong interest in structural geology, rheology, metamorphic petrology, mineral chemistry, and geophysics, particularly in relation to continental deformation. Prior experience in structural and lithological field mapping, collection of oriented samples, and plotting/interpretation of field data will be desirable. Experience with GIS-based mapping and visualization tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS will be an advantage, but not mandatory. Familiarity with petrography, microstructural analysis, SEM/EDS/WDS/EPMA/EBSD-based datasets will be an advantage. Further training will be provided. Working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python or equivalent programming language is desirable. A willingness to learn numerical/data-visualization methods will be essential.
Number of posts	01
Fellowship amount	37,000 per month + (HRA) admissible as per Institute rules.
Tenure of the post	The position is initially for a period of one year and is extendable up to two years based on the candidate’s performance and project requirements.
Age	Preferably below 30 years during time of application
Last date	July 23, 2026
How to apply	Applications should be sent online (online application only). Send your application to: Dr. Subhajit Ghosh, with the subject line “JRF position 2026_Your Name". The application should include 1) A detailed resume including contact details (phone number, Email, and postal address), academic qualifications, research experience, and relevant skills (if any). 2) A one-page Expression of Interest (briefly outlining your motivation and suitability for the project) 3) Scanned copies of educational/ professional certificates, and must include transcripts of UG and PG. 4. Eligibility Certificates Please merge all documents into a single PDF file and email to: subhajit.ghosh[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in. Applications failing to the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be disqualified