- National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research has released an announcement for the hiring of Project Scientist Interested candidates who meet the requirements can submit an online application. Before Applying Online, First Please read the notification for eligibility, the age limit, the selection process, the curriculum, the pattern, the salary, and all other details.
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An Autonomous Society under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, New Delhi
The NCPOR is the nodal agency responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the Indian Polar Programme. Additionally, the Centre focuses on basic and applied research in various disciplines and themes of polar and ocean sciences.
The Director of NCPOR invites applications from eligible and prospective candidates of Indian Nationality for filling up the following position under various scientific projects on a project mode on a contract basis.
| Post Code | Name of Post | Consolidated Emoluments (*) (Rs) | Total Number of Posts | Upper Age Limit |
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| PS-I1 to 15 | Project Scientist – I | Rs. 56000 + HRA | 18 UR: 07, SC: 05, ST: 01, OBC: 04, EWS: 01 |
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| PS-II-1 to 7 | Project Scientist-II | Rs. 67000 + HRA | 7 UR: 7 |
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| HRA as applicable (at present at 18% for the State of Goa) | ||||
Project: PACER – Southern Ocean Programme |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-II | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-II-1 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Science or Technology in Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences/Marine Sciences or equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university with atleast 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Three years’ experience in R&D in industrial and Academic institutions or S&T Organisations and Scientific activities and services related to the specific fields of polar sea ice dynamics or climate variability or climate data analysis on ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To play an active role in the planning and execution of works related to sea-ice, weather and climate extremes, and/or tropical-polar teleconnection studies in the project studies in the project. | |
| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-1 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Marine Science/Oceanography/Physical Oceanography OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To play an active role in all facets of the project through participation in Southern Ocean/Antarctic Expeditions, atmospheric and oceanographic data acquisition/analysis and interpretation for the improved knowledge of various atmospheric and oceanographic processes. Application of numerical models in project themes. Any other job assigned from time to time by the competent authority. | |
| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-2 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: Master’s in Marine Sciences/Marine Chemistry/Chemical Oceanography/Hydrochemistry/Geochemistry OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To play an active role in all facets of the project through participation in Southern Ocean/Antarctic Expeditions and R&D activities leading to scientific publications. | |
Project: PACER-Cryosphere & Climate (Antarctica) |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist –II | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-II-2 | |
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Essential Qualification: i. Master’s degree in Geology/Earth Sciences/Marine Science/Chemistry/Hydrochemistry/Environmental sciences or equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. ii. Three years’ relevant experience in R&D in industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services related to geochemistry/hydrochemistry/cryosphere studies. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To play an active role in the project through participation in Antarctic/Himalayan expeditions, ice core studies, chemical and non-traditional isotope analyses, development of novel and clean methods, interpretation and publication(s). | |
| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-3 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: i. Master’s Degree in Physics/Meteorology/Climatology/Atmospheric Sciences or its equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To play an active role in the planning and execution of studies related to atmospheric processes and extreme events in Antarctica as well as tropical-polar teleconnections. | |
Project: PACER-Cryosphere & Climate (Himalaya) |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist –II | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-II-3 | |
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Essential Qualification: i. Master’s degree in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geo-informatics/Geology/Earth sciences or its equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. ii. Three years’ R&D experience in glaciology and/or application of remote sensing in glaciology Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To undertake monitoring of Himalayan glaciers using geospatial techniques and field observations; to undertake field expeditions to Himalaya, data interpretation and publication. | |
| Name of the Post: Project Scientist –I | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-4 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: i. Master’s degree in Physics/Earth Sciences/Water Resources/Hydrology/Environmental Sciences or its equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To undertake studies on hydrological behaviour of Himalayan glacier basins in the context of changing climate; to undertake field expeditions to Himalaya, data interpretation and publication. | |
Project: PACER – Cryosphere & Climate (Isotope Geochemistry) |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist –I | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-5 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Geology/Earth sciences/Marine sciences or equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To play an active role in the analysis of trace metals and/or radiogenic isotopes as proxies, undertake expeditions to polar/oceanic regions, interpreting data and publication. | |
Project: PACER-EIA of Polar Stations |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist–II | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-II-4 | |
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Essential Qualification: i. Master’s Degree in Environmental Science/Chemistry/Environmental Economics or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or its equivalent with at least first class (60%) marks in the qualifying degree level. ii. Three years’ R&D experience in environmental monitoring/impact assessment/analysis Desirable:
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i. Participation in scientific expedition, data acquisition, processing, and Interpretation. ii. Any other scientific/technical jobs that may be assigned from time to time. iii. To undertake field work in polar regions. |
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Project: PACER - Space Weather Studies |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist –II | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-II-5 | |
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Essential Qualification: i. M.Sc. Degree in Physics/Atmospheric Sciences/Space Physics or its equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized University or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. ii. Three years' research experience in the field of space weather and atmospheric sciences or related fields with scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Desirable:
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i. Work actively for the understanding of Storm-Substorm dynamics and Vertical coupling in atmospheric regions using data of suite of experiments including magnetometers, all-sky camera, ionosonde, riometer, GPS etc. operational at Antarctic stations. ii. Participation in research expeditions, installation and operation of atmospheric instruments. |
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Project: PACER-Infrastructure and Maintenance |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist –I | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-6 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or AICTE or its equivalent with at least first class (60%) marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | Planning of new projects, Estimate and drawing preparation, preparing of Tender document, Bill preparation & processing for payment. | |
Project: PACER: Antarctic Program-Past Climate & Ocean Variability |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist –I | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-7 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Earth Science/Geology/Marine Geology/Marine Science or related subjects OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To participate in oceanographic expeditions and to quantify past climate and oceanographic variability using marine sediment cores, data analysis, and publication. | |
Project: PACER: Antarctic Program- Hydrodynamics of the Indian Sector of Coastal Antarctica |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist –II | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-II-6 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: MSc in Marine Science/Physical Oceanography/Atmospheric Science/Environmental Science/Earth Science or its equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To play an active role in all facets of the project through participation in Southern Ocean/Antarctic Expeditions, atmospheric and oceanographic data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation for understanding various atmospheric and oceanographic processes. Application of numerical models in project themes. Any other job assigned from time to time by the competent authority. | |
Project: PACER – Arctic Operations |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist -I | ||
| Number of Posts | 02 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-8 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Atmospheric Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics and Communication/Instrumentation/Instrumentation and Control Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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1. Participate in Arctic expeditions and undertake an active role in operation/maintenance of atmospheric instruments in the Arctic on a year-round basis. 2. Processing, analysis and interpretation of aerosol/meteorological/climate data, leading to scientific publications. |
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Project: PACER: Indian Arctic Programme |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist -I | ||
| Number of Post | 01 | |
| Post Code | PS-I-9 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Earth system sciences Or equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| Job Requirement | To engage in polar atmospheric observations using ground-based instruments. | |
Project: PACER - Antarctic Logistics (Geology) |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
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| PS-I-10 | |
| Essential Qualification: M.Sc Degree in Geology/Applied Geology/M.Sc. Tech Geology or its equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized University or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| 1. Understand the landscape evolution and sedimentology of terrestrial Quaternary deposits. 2. Field data and sample collection, processing, interpretation, and analyses. 3. Participation in Antarctic expeditions for long/short term. |
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Project: SAGE (IODP) |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
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| PS-I-11 | |
| Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/Geology/Marine Sciences/Earth Sciences or its equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| 1. To play an active role in the seismic data processing and interpretation, participation in scientific cruises; proposal development for deep-sea drilling, research & development, leading to scientific publication and report preparation. | |
Project: SAGE (IOGL) |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
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| Post Code | PS-I-12 | |
| Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics from a recognized university or its equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| To play an active role in seismological data handling, tomography, geodynamic modeling, participation in scientific cruises for marine seismological data acquisition. | |
Project: OSMART (EEZ) |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
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| PS-I-13 | |
| Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geophysics/ or its equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| 1. To play an active role in work related to the project & participation in scientific cruises, marine geophysical data acquisition and processing. 2. Analysis and interpretation of the multibeam bathymetric and backscatter data and integration of the results with other geophysical and geological data sets. |
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Project: DOM (Deep Ocean Mission) |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
| 01 | |
| PS-I-14 | |
| Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Marine Geology / Geochemistry / Earth Sciences / Geological Sciences or its equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| 1. Undertake an active role in marine scientific expeditions for the collection of geological samples. 2. Analysis of sediment/rock samples, generation of geochemical/isotope data and interpretation of data leading to scientific publications. |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I | ||
| 01 | |
| PS-I-15 | |
| Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in Marine Engg. / Naval Architecture / Mechanical Engg. / Electrical Engg. or its equivalent from a recognized university with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. Desirable:
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| 1. To play an active role in new vessel acquisition and research vessel management at NCPOR. 2. Activities pertaining to research vessel programme planning and implementation, ship and scientific facilities maintenance etc. 3. Any other jobs as assigned. |
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| Name of the Post: Project Scientist -II | ||
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| PS-II-7 | |
| Essential Qualification: (i) Master’s Degree in Hydro Chemistry / Marine Chemistry / Chemical Oceanography / Chemistry /Chemical Sciences or its equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject from a recognized university with at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree level. (ii) Three years of experience in research related to water column chemistry. Desirable:
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| 1. Undertake an active role in marine scientific expeditions for the collection of chemical oceanographic data/samples. 2. Analysis for trace metal, He, CH4, etc. related to the exploration of Hydrothermal vents, leading to scientific publications. |
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