Scientist Jobs in Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology,
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune- 411008.
An autonomous Institute under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government. of India
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The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is an autonomous Institute fully
funded and administered by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. It
functions as a National Centre for Research in Tropical Meteorology and has
scientifically and academically stimulating environment for research in applied and
fundamental aspects of ocean-land-atmosphere interactions in the tropics. The Institute
derives its strength from co-existence of a group of scientists on theoretical and modeling
studies together with a large group of scientists on diagnostic studies and field
observations. It has excellent infrastructural facilities such as high-end computers,
library, workshop, experimental laboratories and support for field experiments. It has
very strong interlinks with the India Meteorological Department, the University of Pune
and several other relevant national and international organizations. It has been recognized
by several Indian Universities as a Centre of Advanced Research for carrying out work
leading to the award of M.Sc., M.Tech. and Ph.D. Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences and
allied subjects.

The IITM is looking for recruiting bright talented candidates of Indian origin for the
following positions to do research in the areas of

(i) Development of a Dynamical Prediction System of Seasonal Mean Monsoon Rainfall,

(ii) Extended Range Prediction System for Active and Break Spells of the Monsoon,

(iii) Parameterization of Tropical Convection for Weather and Climate Models and
(iv) Interaction between Tropical Convection and Environment and Physics and Dynamics of Tropical Clouds using Radars.

Requirements for the posts are as under:

(I) Scientist `E` - 3 Posts (Unreserved)
Scale of Pay: Rs. 37400-67000, Grade Pay Rs. 8700/- plus allowances admissible to
Central Govt. employees stationed at Pune (Total emoluments at minimum of the scale
presently amount to Rs. 66478/- approx.).

Essential Qualifications
(i) A Doctorate or equivalent in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography,
Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics,
Geophysics from a recognized university / institution with good scientific
standing.
(ii) A minimum of 8 years experience of research work (5 years of which should be
after Ph.D.) and high capacity for guiding and coordinating research in
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (as evidenced by published papers and
guidance to Post Graduate and Ph.D. Students).


Desirable Qualifications
The candidates must have Administrative and organizational experience in a recognized
Scientific Institution and must have demonstrated scientific leadership including guiding
of research students. In addition, the candidate must have leadership contribution in any
of the research areas viz., coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling and seasonal prediction of
monsoon, extended prediction of active and break spells of monsoon, climate dynamics
through climate modeling, dynamics and thermodynamics of air-sea interactions in
tropics and its influence on Indian monsoon, data assimilation for climate models,
parameterization of tropical convection.
Upper Age Limit: 50 years as on December 31, 2008.

(II) Scientist `D` - 6 Posts ( 5 Posts for general candidates and one post reserved for
Hearing handicapped)
Scale of Pay: Rs. 15600 – 39100, Grade Pay Rs. 7600/- plus allowances admissible to
Central Govt. employees stationed at Pune (Total emoluments at minimum of the scale
presently amount to Rs. 35334/- approx.).
Essential Qualifications

(i) A Doctorate in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics,
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Physics, Geophysics from
a recognized university/institution.
(ii) A minimum of 6 years experience of research (2 years should be after Ph.D.) in
Atmospheric and/or Oceanic Sciences (as evidenced by published papers).

Desirable Qualifications
Proven expertise in any of the research areas viz., palaeo-climate reconstruction and
analysis, and interpretation of palaeoclimate data, and expertise in Stable Isotope Radio
Mass Spectrometry, coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling and seasonal prediction of
monsoon, climate dynamics and climate modeling, dynamics and thermodynamics of
tropical air-sea interactions, assimilation of satellite and conventional data for climate
predictions, parameterization of tropical convection, physical oceanography of the
tropical ocean in general and Indian Ocean in particular and role of Indian Ocean
processes on Indian monsoon, diagnosing climate variability and climate model biases
and understanding of the Asian monsoon and its variability, Atmospheric Radar
Technology and its application for weather and climate observations.
Upper Age Limit: 45 years as on December 31, 2008.

(III) Scientist `C` - 6 Posts (5 posts for general candidates and one post reserved for
Orthopedic Handicapped)
Scale of Pay: Rs. 15600-39100, Grade Pay Rs. 6600/- plus allowances admissible to
Central Govt. employees stationed at Pune (Total emoluments at minimum of the scale
presently amount to Rs.33974/- approx.).

Essential Qualifications
(i) Master’s Degree preferably a Doctorate in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences,
Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied
Physics, Geophysics, Electronics, B.E./ B. Tech./ M. Tech.(Electronics/Electrical
Engineering) degree from a recognized university/institution.
(ii) A minimum of 5 years experience of research in Atmospheric and/or Oceanic
Sciences related to weather and climate (as evidenced by published papers).

Desirable Qualifications
Proven expertise in any of the research areas viz., diagnosing climate variability and
climate model biases and a deep understanding of the Asian monsoon and its variability,
modeling of land surface processes and their impact on climate, assimilation of satellite
and conventional data to AGCMs and oceanic data to OGCMs, dynamics and
thermodynamics of convection and interaction between clouds and environment,
Atmospheric Radar Technology and its application for weather and climate observations,
nonlinear dynamics applied to atmospheric predictability and nonlinear time series
modeling.

Upper Age Limit: 45 years as on December 31, 2008.
Age Limit Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST and 3 years
for candidates belonging to the Other Backward Class, and as per rules for ex-servicemen
and physically handicapped persons. There is no age limit for IITM and Government
employees.

Application in the attached format indicating name of the post applied with copies of
certificates of relevance should reach the undersigned by 31.12.2008. The candidates
should arrange three letters of reference to be sent directly to the undersigned from three
scientists familiar with candidate’s work. Separate applications should be submitted for
each post. Candidates called for interview will be paid Sleeper Class to & fro train fare
by the shortest route on production of original tickets.

Find details and application form
http://www.tropmet.res.in