Research at Indian Institute of Geomagnetism; Apply by April 19

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Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, an autonomous Scientific Research Organisation under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; Plot No.5, Sector-18, Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai-410 218, has invited applications for admission to the Doctoral Programme in Geomagnetism and Allied Fields pertinent to studies of Solid Earth, Upper Atmosphere and Observatory Data Analysis.

Indian Institute of Geomagnetism is a recognized centre for conducting research leading to Ph.D. degree awarded by (i) University of Mumbai (Physics) (ii) Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Physics) (iii) North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Physics, Applied Geology) (iv) SRTM University, Nanded (Geophysics) (v) Andhra University, Visakhapatanam (Physics & Geophysics) (vi) Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (Physics & Geophysics) (vii) NIT Warangal (Mathematics)

Scholarship & Tenure: Tenure and fellowship/stipend to the JRF/SRF are as per prevailing CSIR/UGC guidelines.

Eligibility: M.Sc./M.Sc. (Tech.) in disciplines Physics/Geophysics/Space Physics/Applied Geology & Applied Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks throughout and Physics or Mathematics as a subject in B.Sc. INSPIRE candidates having qualified PET or equivalent examination from the above mentioned Universities in respective subjects can also apply. Those appearing for Master’s degree final year examination in the year 2021 may also apply.

Maximum Age: 25 years as on 1st July, 2021

No. of Vacancies: 14

Selection Criteria: Candidates who are in possession of the GATE/NET/INSPIRE certificate valid up to January, 2022 in above mentioned subjects or PET (from universities mentioned above) may be called for the interview directly. Candidates who have not qualified any of the above tests will have to appear for a written test and a personal interview at IIG, Navi Mumbai. However, if selected, they will have to qualify any of the tests as mentioned in the preamble, within one year.

Place of Research Work: The selected candidate will have to carry out his/her research work either at IIG Headquarters in Navi Mumbai or any one of the regional centres (EGRL-Tirunelveli/KSKGRL-Allahabad/SGRC Shillong) of IIG.

Application Procedure: Soft copy of application form is available on http://www.iigm.res.in/careers/research-scholars.

Application may be submitted to iig.chairman.apc@iigm.res.in in a single pdf comprising of application form, self-attested copies of the academic (SSC onwards) and other certificates by April 19, 2021.

For details, visit http://www.iigm.res.in/careers/research-scholars