Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram

Posted on: November 8, 2024
Category: Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy
Qualification: BCA, BTech, Graduation, MTech, Post Graduation
Last date to apply: 14 Nov, 2024

The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) in Thiruvananthapuram is a research institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. NCESS is hiring for various contract positions, including Field Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Technical Assistant, Project Associate I/II, Senior Project Associate, and Project Scientist I/II. These positions are initially for one year.

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Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Post Code Designation Vacancies Qualifications
1. Field Assistant 1
  • Essential:
    Graduate Degree in Physics / Earth Science / equivalent
    from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    Experience in geophysical (gravity / magnetic / seismic)
    field data collection.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Handling of geophysical instruments and seismological
    / gravity data collection.
2. Laboratory Assistant 1
  • Essential:
    Graduate Degree in Chemistry / Environmental Science
    / Earth Science from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in environmental sample collection and
    laboratory analysis.
    • Experience in using modern analytical instruments such as IRMS.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Laboratory analysis of water/sediment samples.
    • Sample preparation.
    • Operating instruments such as IRMS.
3. Laboratory Assistant 1
  • Essential:
    Graduate Degree in Chemistry / Environmental Science
    / Earth Science from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable: Two years of experience in hydrogeochemical
    analyses of field samples (water / soil / sediment)
    along with working knowledge in hydrochemical
    modeling.
    • Computer knowledge
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Hydrobiogeochemical analysis of samples.
    • Analysis of water samples for its suitability for
    drinking / agricultural / industrial purposes.
    • Assisting in chemical speciation / pesticide
    dynamics / pollution studies including microbial
    pollution
4. Field
Assistant
1
  • Essential:
    Graduate Degree in Geology / equivalent from a
    recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in sample analysis / field work for
    collecting marine samples.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    To provide assistance in fieldwork and analysis of
    marine samples.
5. Technical
Assistant
1
  • Essential:
    Graduate Degree in Chemistry / Geology / Geophysics
    from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in geological or geophysical field data
    collection.
    • Experience in using GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
    • Experience in water quality analysis.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Regular field visits to collect primary data / conduct
    geophysical studies.
    • Water quality analysis.
6 Field
Assistant
1
  • Essential:
    Diploma in Electronics / Electronics and
    Communication / Computer Science / Instrumentation
    Engineering / equivalent.
    OR
    Graduate Degree in Physics / Electronics / Applied
    Physics / equivalent from a recognized University /
    Institute.
  • Desirable:
    Experience with handling electronic instruments,
    maintenance and programming for data processing.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Handling of atmospheric instruments, maintenance
    and field data collection.
    • Data processing using MATLAB / Python, etc.
7. Technical
Assistant
1
  • Essential:
    Graduate Degree in Geology / equivalent from a
    recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in remote sensing and GIS software with
    satellite image processing,
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Processing remote sensing / GIS data and field work for
    verification, etc.
8 Project
Associate-I
1
  • Essential:
    Master’s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology /
    Geophysics from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    Experience in handling GIS-related software /
    geotechnical analysis.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Field work, soil sample collection, geotechnical analysis
    of soils from vulnerable slopes / thematic map
    preparation and overlaying to yield tangible outputs.
9. Project
Associate-I
1
  • Essential:
    Master’s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology from a
    recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in conducting field surveys, sampling,
    data collection and sample analysis relating to
    geological studies.
    • Skills in handling analytical instruments and
    hydrogeochemical data synthesis; statistical
    interpretation using software like Systat and
    Sigmaplot.
    • Good knowledge of QGIS, Arc GIS, and other GIS
    software, satellite data analysis, processing and
    interpretation, and preparation of geological maps.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Fieldwork for sample collection, sample analysis, and
    data generation of various river basins of Peninsular
    India using advanced statistical and geoinformation
    tools.
10 Project
Associate-I
1
  • Essential:
    Master’s Degree in Hydrology / Hydrogeology / Earth
    Science from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in numerical modelling of surface water
    / groundwater.
    • Experience in using GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Numerical modelling of coastal catchments using
    MODFLOW / FEFLOW / GMS
11. Project
Associate-II
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Master’s Degree in Geophysics / Marine Geophysics
    / equivalent from a recognized University / Institute.
    (2) Two years of research experience in relevant field of
    seismological tools to decipher the structure.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in handling of large global seismological
    data, processing and computational skills.
    • Working knowledge on Linux / Shell Scripting /
    MATLAB
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Scientific research in the field of seismology to study the
    lithospheric and mantle structure beneath the Indian
    Ocean region
12. Project
Associate-II
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Master’s Degree in Geophysics / Marine Geophysics
    / equivalent from a recognized University / Institute.
    (2) Two years of research experience in gravity and
    magnetic data collection, data processing and
    modelling
  • Desirable:
    Field experience in gravity / magnetic survey and
    computational skills
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Scientific research in the field of gravity / magnetics to
    study the crustal architecture in the Indian shield region.
13. Project
Associate-II
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Master’s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology /
    Opto-electronics / Physics from a recognized
    University / Institute.
    (2) Two years of experience in the relevant field in an
    R&D institute
  • Desirable:
    Experience in handling and maintaining of scientific
    instruments.
    • Experience in sedimentary basin analysis.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Basin analysis, preparation of fluid inclusion wafers,
    micro thermometric analysis.
14. Project
Associate-II
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Master’s Degree in Hydrology / Climate Science /
    Environmental Science / Data Science / Agricultural
    Science / Earth Science from a recognized University
    / Institute.
    (2) Two years of experience in the field of hydrology /
    hydro-climatology from R&D / academic institutes.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in working with physics-based and datadriven models in the areas of hydrology / water
    resources.
    • Experience in handling / operating hydrological
    instruments and conducting field studies.
    • Knowledge of Python / MATLAB / R.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Numerical modelling of surface and groundwater.
    • Statistical analysis of hydro-climatological data.
    • Operating and handling hydrological instruments
    • Regular field visit to observatories and data
    collection from instruments.
15. Project
Associate-II
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Master’s Degree in Hydrology / Remote Sensing /
    Agricultural Science / Soil Science / Earth Science
    from a recognized University / Institute.
    (2) Two years of experience in research and
    development in the relevant field from industrial /
    academic / science and technology organizations.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in the areas of hydrology / agriculture /
    soil studies / remote sensing.
    • Experience in handling / operating hydrological
    instruments and conducting field experiments.
    • Experience in handling / processing hydrological /
    remote sensing data.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Regular / continuous field visit to observatories
    (Attappadi, Munnar and Aduthurai).
    • Maintenance / upkeeping of hydrologic instruments.
    • Conduct field experiments, collect primary /
    secondary and instrumental data.
    • Handling and management of data from
    observatories, quality check.
    • Liaison with engineers / technicians.
16. aProject
Associate-IIbc
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Master’s Degree in Physical Oceanography / Remote
    Sensing / Data Science / equivalent from a
    recognized University / Institute.
    OR
    B.E / B. Tech in Electronics / Computer Science from
    a recognized University / Institute.
    (2) Two years of experience in the relevant field
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in data analysis and programming skill in
    Python / MATLAB.
    • Experience in image and video processing.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Processing the satellite imagery, video and image
    data to study the coastal morphology and rip current
    processes.
    • Participating in field works related to coastal studies.
17 Project
Associate-II
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Master’s Degree in Oceanography / Ocean
    Technology / equivalent from a recognized
    University / Institute.
    (2) Two years of experience in the relevant field.
  • Desirable:
    • Research experience in relevant fields –
    Oceanography.
    • Experience in Numerical Modelling (MIKE 21 / Delft
    / ROMS / LITPACK).
    • Deployment of oceanographic instruments, postprocessing of oceanographic data, data analysis,
    beach profile measurements, computation of volume
    changes and shoreline mapping.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Modelling work related to coastal hydrodynamics,
    oceanographic data collection.
    • Deployment of instruments and processing of data.
    • Preparation of technical reports and manuscripts.
18. Project
Scientist-I
1
  • Essential:
    Doctoral Degree in Seismology / Geophysics / Earth
    Science from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Research experience in relevant field of
    seismological techniques to decipher the sub-surface
    structure and anisotropy.
    • Experience in handling of seismological instruments,
    data collection, processing and analysis.
    • Computational skills in modelling, and working
    knowledge in Linux / Shell Scripting / Python / any
    programming language.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Scientific research in the field of seismology to study
    the geodynamic evolution of the Western Ghats and
    the crustal architecture across the shear zones in
    southern India.
19 Project
Scientist-I
1
  • Essential:
    Master’s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology with
    minimum 60% marks from a recognized
    University/Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Doctoral Degree in Geology.
    • Experience in hydrocarbon / fluid inclusion analysis.
    • Experience in handling and maintaining scientific
    instruments meant for microthermometric analyses.
    • Experience in Raman spectroscopic and
    fluorescence emission analysis for fluid inclusion
    studies.
    • Publications in SCI journals in the relevant field
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Interpretation of fluid inclusion data, micro
    thermometric analysis, Raman Spectrometry analysis,
    fluorescence emission measurements.
20. Project
Scientist-I
1
  • Essential:
    Doctoral degree in Geology / Earth Science from a
    recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Knowledge in the operation and data processing of
    LA-ICPMS / MC-ICPMS.
    • Research experience in metamorphic petrology and
    in-situ U-Pb/Hf geochronology with publications in
    peer reviewed journals
  • Nature of work:
    Participate in field works associated with NCESS solid
    earth core programs, in-situ U-Pb analysis and data
    interpretation
21. Project
Scientist-I
1
  • Essential:
    Doctoral degree in Geology / Earth Science from a
    recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Hands-on experience in operation and data
    processing in EPMA.
    • Research experience in igneous/metamorphic
    petrology with publications in peer reviewed
    journals
  • Nature of work:
    Participate in field works associated with NCESS solid
    earth core programs, analysis of samples using EPMA
    and data interpretation
22. Project
Scientist-II
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Doctoral Degree in Geology
    OR
    Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or
    equivalent in Engineering Geoscience or
    Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized
    University / Institute.
    (2) Three years of experience in Remote Sensing and
    GIS.
  • Desirable:
    • Expertise in geotechnical analysis and in landslide
    investigation using AI and geotechnical
    investigation.
    • Proficiency in RAAMS software for slope stability
    analysis of creep movement in landslide prone areas.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    Field work in landslide prone areas / runoff modelling.
23. Project
Scientist-II
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Doctoral Degree in Marine Science / Oceanography /
    equivalent
    OR
    Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or
    equivalent in Ocean Technology / Computer Science
    OR
    Master’s Degree in Marine Science / Oceanography /
    equivalent with minimum 60% marks from a
    recognized University / Institute.
    (2) Three years of experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in nearshore data collection, deployment
    of oceanographic instruments, beach and sediment
    sample collection, post-processing of oceanographic
    data, beach profile measurements, computation of volume changes, shoreline mapping and data
    analyses.
    • Experience in numerical modelling (expertise in
    using modelling software such as MIKE 21 / Delft /
    ROMS / WAVEWATCH III and LITPACK).
    • Programming skill in MATLAB and Python.
    • Experience in sedimentological, geochemical
    mineralogical shelf / estuarine studies, shoreline
    evolution, coastal protection studies, research
    studies related to infra-gravity waves, coastal
    processes, sediment budgeting, etc.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Marine data collection by deploying oceanographic
    instruments, post-processing of oceanographic data,
    data analysis, beach profile measurements,
    computation of volume changes and shoreline
    mapping.
    • Detailed analyses of sedimentological data and
    interpretation of results.
    • Numerical modelling of coastal processes, profile
    changes and shoreline evolution.
    • Studies related to infra-gravity waves, coastal
    processes, shelf sea dynamics, etc.
    • Numerical modelling of coastal processes and
    hydrodynamics inside the port area.
    • Sediment budgeting studies.
    • Participation in research cruises.
    • Preparation of technical reports and research
    publications.
APP
01
Field
Assistant
1
  • Essential:
    3 year’s Diploma in Engineering or Graduate Degree in
    Science from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in conducting field works in
    mountainous terrain.
    • Familiarity with or resident of Chamoli/ Gharwal
    region of Uttarakhand state.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Regular / continuous field visit to mountainous
    catchments in Uttarakhand.
    Conduct social survey, field experiments, collect primary
    / secondary data.
APP
02
Senior
Project
Associate
1
  • Essential:
    (1) Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a
    recognized University / Institute.
    (2) Four years of experience in Hydrological Modelling
    from R&D in industrial/ academic institutes or
    science and technology organizations.
    OR
    (1) ME / M.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized
    University / Institute.
    (2) Two years of experience in Hydrological Modelling
    from R&D in industrial/ academic institutes or
    science and technology organizations.
    OR
    Doctoral Degree in Engineering / Earth Sciences /
    equivalent from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in hydrological modelling / flood
    modelling.
    • Experience in working with MIKE FLOOD / MIKE
    SHE models.
    • Familiarity with or resident of Chamoli / Gharwal
    region of Uttarakhand state.
  • Nature of work / job requirement:
    • Flood modelling of mountainous river catchments.
    Field work and data collection in Chamoli / Gharwal
    region of Uttarakhand state.

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 10/10/2024
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 14/11/2024

Application Fee

  • Not Specified.

Age Limit Details

Designation Age Limit (as
on last date of
receipt of
online
application)
Remuneration
Laboratory
Assistant / Field
Assistant/Technical
Assistant
50 Rs. 20,000/- plus HRA *
Project Associate-I 35 (1) 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are
selected through
a. National Eligibility Tests -CSIR-UGC
NET including lectureship (Assistant
Professorship) or GATE or
b. A selection process through National
level examinations conducted by
Central Government Departments and
their Agencies and Institutions.
(2) 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall
under (1) above.
Project Associate-II 35 (1) 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are
selected through
a. National Eligibility Tests -CSIR-UGC
NET including lectureship (Assistant
Professorship) or GATE or
b. A selection process through National
level examinations conducted by
Central Government Departments and
their Agencies and Institutions.
(2) 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall
under (1) above.
Project Scientist-I 35 Rs.56,000/- plus HRA **
Project Scientist-II 40 Rs.67,000/- plus HRA **
Senior Project
Associate
40 Rs.42,000/- plus HRA
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per GoI Rules.

How to Apply

  • Applications can only be submitted online. The link for applying will be available soon on the NCESS website. Applicants must carefully read the full advertisement and follow the instructions. To apply, fill out the online form and upload scanned images of your photo, signature, and self-attested copies of necessary documents like mark sheets, degree certificates, proof of date of birth, experience certificates, caste certificates, etc. If the documents are not in English, a translated copy must be uploaded.
  • The photo and signature must be in .jpg format, each less than 100 KB. All other certificates must be in .pdf format, with each file size under 300 KB.
  • Applications sent by email or submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
  • If selected, candidates must show original certificates when joining. If the original certificates do not match the online details, the candidate will not be allowed to join.
  • If you have trouble submitting the online form, email vacancies.ncess@gmail.com for help (but only for application submission issues).
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