Recruitment for the post of JRF on externally funded project `PMECR Grant on “Impact of Monsoon Low-Pressure Systems on Extreme Hydrological Events: A Guide to Prediction and Analysis`

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 applications for the following positions on contract basis:

Name of Post Junior Research Fellow
Title of the project PMECR Grant on “Impact of Monsoon Low-Pressure Systems on Extreme Hydrological Events: A Guide to Prediction and Analysis
Funding agency Anusandhan National Research Foundation
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.
  • 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, Scikitlearn, xarray).
  • Experience or strong interest in applying Machine Learning techniques to atmospheric or climate data.
Number of posts 1
Fellowship amount Rs. 37000/-
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 July 07, 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 ANRF-LPS Project - Your Given Name]

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