Wadia Institute Of Himalayan Geology
(An Autonomous Institution under Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)
General Mahadeo Singh Road
DEHRADUN – 248001
Scientist, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Jobs in Wadia Institute Of Himalayan Geology Dehradun
No. 195/01/2010/MPGO-EPR/Estt
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is a premier Earth Science Institution engaged in advance level of research in all aspects of geology and geodynamics of the Himalaya. The Institute has established a state-of-the-art Multi-Parametric Geophysical Observatory (MPGO) at Ghuttu, For earthquake precursory research in an integrated manner. The MPGO is equipped with high precision superconducting gravimeter, magnetometers, magnetotelluric, radon, electromagnetic emission and ground water level monitoring systems along with a network of seismometers and global positioning system (GPS). Towards the operation of the MPGO and multidisciplinary research in the emerging area of earthquake precursors.
The Director, WIHG invites applications for the under mentioned purely temporary tenured positions in the following project sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
PROJECT : “
Multiparametric Geophysical Observatory for Earthquake Precursory Research at Ghuttu, Garhwal Himalaya”
Job Vacancy Positions:-
1 Project Scientist-C : 01 (One)
2 Project Scientist-B : 01(One)
3 Junior Research Fellow : 02 (Two)
4 Project Assistant : 02 (Two)
Project Scientist-C
Pay Scale :Rs.15600-39100-Grade pay Rs. 6,600/- plus admissible allowances.
Age Limit : Not exceeding 40 years as on 01.10.2010
Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in any area of the Earth Science, preferably in Geophysics/ Applied Geophysics/Seismology with at least three years of experience in the handling of seismological/geophysical equipments or modern numerical tools for processing variety of geophysical time series.
Or
B. E/ B. Tech. in Electronics/ Electrical & Communication/ Instrumentation with at least five years of experience in handling geophysical instruments (seismological, geodetic, radon etc.) or M.Sc/M.Tech in Physics/Electronics with 5 years of experience in handling and maintenance of geophysical/seismological equipments Knowledge of hardware and data communication by VSAT technology will be an added advantage
Project Scientist-B
Pay Scale : Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 – Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- plus admissible allowances.
Age Limit : Not exceeding 35 years as on 31.10.2010
Essential Qualification: 1st Class M.Sc./ M.Tech in Geology/Geophysics/Physics or allied subject with work experience in any modern areas of earthquake related sciences. The candidates having Ph. D. in relevant area or experience in installation, operation and maintenance of seismological and geophysical equipments and data processing will be preferred.
Or
B.E/B.Tech. in Electronics/Electrical & Communication/Instrumentation with at least two years of experience in handling geophysical instruments (seismological, geodetic, randon etc.).
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
Fellowship : Rs. 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 continent grant for field work etc. will be provided.
Age Limit : Not exceeding 28 years as on 31.10.2010.
Essential Qualification : 1st class M.Sc./M.Tech. degree in Geology/Geophysics/Physics. Working knowledge in the operation/processing of seismological/geophysical equipments/data will be preferred. Knowledge of computer language would be additional merit
PROJECT ASSISTANT
Consolidated pay : Rs. 8000/- p.m. consolidated / fixed
Age Limit : Not exceeding 28 years as on 31.10.2010.
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Physics or B.Sc. with minimum 1st or high 2nd class (with Physics as one of the subject)/ Diploma in Electronics/Electrical & Communication. The working knowledge of computer/Geophysical instrument will be additive qualification
Complete applications 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 October 29, 2010.
