Recruitment for the post of JRF on externally funded project "Impacts of the Tropical Convergence Zone and Monsoon Low Pressure System on Summer Monsoon Variability: Observations and Models"

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

The Institute invites applicants for a walk-in-interview following positions on contract basis:

Name of Post Junior Research Fellow
Title of the project MoES Grant on "Impacts of the Tropical Convergence Zone and Monsoon Low Pressure System on Summer Monsoon Variability: Observations and Models"
Funding Agency Ministry of Earth Sciences
Minimum Educational qualification
( as prescribed by the funding agency)

M.Sc./ B. Tech / M.Tech in Atmospheric Science/ Earth Science/ Physics/ Mathematics/Meteorology/Climate Science/Oceanography/Mechanical Engineering/ Civil Engineering or equivalent

And

Qualified in National Level Examinations like CSIR-UGC-NET(LS), GATE, JEST or equivalent

Or

BS-MS/MSc students from any of the IISERs/IITs/IISc with CGPA 8 or above on a 10-point scale are exempted from national level test eligibility related criteria.

Desirable Qualifications
  • Background in Tropical Meteorology, with a focus on monsoon dynamics or Low pressure systems or Tropical Convergence Zone.
  • Sound understanding of Fluid Dynamics, particularly as it applies to large-scale atmospheric circulation.
  • Proficiency in Python programming, including use of scientific libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, xarray).
  • Experience or strong interest in atmospheric modelling and climate data.
Number of posts 1
Fellowship amount Rs. 37000/- + HRA
Tenure of the post 1 year only, with the possibility of an extension based on performance
Age Preferably below 30 years during time of application
Last date October 12, 2025
How to apply

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply via email, including the following documents in a single PDF file:

  1. Expression of Interest (briefly outlining your motivation and suitability for the project)
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Academic Transcripts
  4. Eligibility Certificates

Please send your email to: vishnu[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in 
Subject Line: Application for MoES–LPS-TCZ Project – [Your Given Name]

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