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Project Scientist Recruitment 2024 Apply Online - 25 Posts

- 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.

Qualifications

Degree
Relevant

Imp Dates

08-Jan-2024
21-Feb-2024

Total Vacancies

25
Goa || Post Date 27-Jan-2024
By Job Analyst;
Shivam Solanki

Exam Details

Project Scientist - 25 Posts

Important Dates
Application Start: 08-01-2024
Last Date for Apply Online: 21-02-2024
Exam Fees
Fee NIL

Age Criteria and Qualifications

  • Min. Age 18
  • Max. Age 40
  • Degree
  • Relevant

The National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR)

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.

Director, NCPOR - Recruitment Notice

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.

Vacancies Details:

Post Code Name of Post Consolidated Emoluments (*) (Rs) Total Number of Posts Upper Age Limit
PS-I1 to 15 Project Scientist – I Rs. 56000 + HRA 18
UR: 07, SC: 05, ST: 01, OBC: 04, EWS: 01		 35
PS-II-1 to 7 Project Scientist-II Rs. 67000 + HRA 7
UR: 7		 40
HRA as applicable (at present at 18% for the State of Goa)

Project: PACER – Southern Ocean Programme
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:
  1. Experience in climate data analysis, ocean-ice-atmospheric data processing and interpretation, programming languages/software skills in MATLAB, C++, Python, CDO, FERRET, GRADS, satellite image processing, and GIS.
  2. High-quality publications in SCI journals in the relevant field.
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:
  1. Two years' relevant experience in R&D activities, supported by publication(s) in SCI journal(s), in the areas of: Ocean/Atmosphere data analysis and interpretation.
  2. Experience in undertaking ocean observations on-board research vessels.
  3. Experience in ocean model/data analysis with working knowledge in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN, and C and analysis tools such as Ferret, Grads, NCL etc.
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:
  1. Two years of experience in research & development in ocean biogeochemistry/nutrient cycle/carbon cycle/ocean acidification, etc.
  2. Experience in studies of CH4, DMS, and N2O in the marine system with good analytical skill and ability of independent instrument handling.
  3. Experience in scientific expeditions and laboratory studies related to marine chemistry.
  4. High-quality publication(s) in SCI journals.
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)
Name of the Post: Project Scientist –II
Number of Post 01
Post Code PS-II-2
Eligibility Criteria 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:
  1. PhD related isotope geochemistry/geochemistry/palaeoclimatology or cryosphere related studies.
  2. Experience in field expeditions and laboratory studies using ICPMS.
  3. High-quality publications in SCI journals.
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:
  1. Two years’ experience in atmospheric observations or numerical modelling, preferably in polar regions.
  2. Experience in undertaking polar/ocean expeditions.
  3. Familiarity with programming languages such as MATLAB/Python.
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)
Name of the Post: Project Scientist –II
Number of Post 01
Post Code PS-II-3
Eligibility Criteria 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:
  1. PhD in Geo-informatics/Geology/Earth sciences/Remote Sensing and GIS or related field.
  2. Experience in geospatial technology, image processing/modelling, field studies including handling of field geospatial instruments.
  3. Experience in field glaciological studies in Himalaya.
  4. High-quality publications in SCI journals.
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:
  1. Two years’ experience in hydrological observations/modelling, preferably in Himalaya.
  2. Experience in establishing and operating field-based hydrological instruments and field experience in Himalaya.
  3. High-quality publication(s) in SCI journal(s).
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)
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:
  1. Two years’ experience in the study of trace elements and/or radiogenic isotopes.
  2. Experience in polar/oceanographic expeditions and sampling.
  3. High-quality publication(s) in SCI journal(s).
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
Name of the Post: Project Scientist–II
Number of Post 01
Post Code PS-II-4
Eligibility Criteria 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:
  1. PhD in Environmental Science/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
  2. Two years’ experience in R&D in industrial or academic institutions or S&T organization and scientific activities and services in modeling/GIS/analytical instruments and operation.
  3. High-quality publications in SCI journals.
Job Requirement 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.

Project: PACER - Space Weather Studies
Name of the Post: Project Scientist –II
Number of Post 01
Post Code PS-II-5
Eligibility Criteria 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:
  1. Handling of multi-instrument ground and satellite-based datasets including data processing, quality control, and analysis as reflected in publications.
  2. Familiarity with any of the programming languages such as MATLAB/IDL/FORTRAN/Python.
Job Requirement 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.

Project: PACER-Infrastructure and Maintenance
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:
  1. Minimum two years post-qualification experience in planning & execution of new Electrical projects involving power cabling, DG set, online UPS, Pump, HVAC, Split AC, fire alarm and firefighting system and its subsequent maintenance. Knowledge of AutoCAD software.
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
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:
  1. Two years’ R&D experience in paleoceanography/paleoclimatology.
  2. Experience in stable isotopic analysis of marine sediments using IRMS.
  3. Experience in past SST reconstruction using trace element ratios of microfossils.
  4. High-quality publication(s) in SCI journal(s).
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
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:
  1. Three years of research experience in processing and analysis of oceanographic/atmospheric data having programming skills in C++/Fortran, R-Studio/Python/Matplotlib, and Matlab;
  2. Experience or seaworthiness to participate in the Southern Ocean expedition by ship for ocean-atmospheric data collection;
  3. High-quality publication(s) in SCI journal(s)
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
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:
  1. Two years of experience in operation/maintenance/handling of different scientific instruments OR Two years of experience in atmospheric/meteorological data collection and analysis.
  2. Experience in atmospheric instruments/measurements or aerosol properties and radiative forcing calculations.
Job Requirement 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.

Project: PACER: Indian Arctic Programme
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:
  1. Experience in observation and study of atmosphere including precipitation, clouds, atmospheric vertical structure, circulation and handling of related instruments. Relevant experience in handling atmospheric data.
  2. PhD in relevant field, experienced in polar atmospheric studies and atmospheric modelling.
Job Requirement To engage in polar atmospheric observations using ground-based instruments.

Project: PACER - Antarctic Logistics (Geology)
Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I
Number of Post
01
Post Code
PS-I-10
Eligibility Criteria
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:
  1. Three years of research experience in geomorphology/sedimentology/surveying and field mapping in high altitude or Polar regions with scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
  2. Conversant with geomorphic modeling using satellite data and GIS modules, familiarity with programming languages such as MATLAB/Python.
Job Requirement
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.

Project: SAGE (IODP)
Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I
Number of Post
01
Post Code
PS-I-11
Eligibility Criteria
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:
  1. Two years of academic/research experience in seismic data processing and interpretation. Demonstrated excellence through peer-reviewed publications.
  2. Experience in marine geophysical data acquisition.
Job Requirement
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)
Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I
Number of Post
01
Post Code PS-I-12
Eligibility Criteria
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:
  1. Two years of relevant experience in R&D in industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services.
  2. Experience in seismological data modeling, seismic tomography, and geodynamic modeling.
  3. Knowledge of numerical modeling; exposure to seismology software and UNIX/LINUX/GIS/C++/MATLAB environments with programming skills.
  4. Demonstrated excellence through peer-reviewed publications.
Job Requirement
To play an active role in seismological data handling, tomography, geodynamic modeling, participation in scientific cruises for marine seismological data acquisition.

Project: OSMART (EEZ)
Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I
Number of Post
03
Post Code
PS-I-13
Eligibility Criteria
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:
  1. Two years of experience in marine geophysics with exposure to GIS and programming.
  2. Experience in participation in marine scientific expeditions.
  3. Experience in analysis and interpretation of marine geophysical data.
  4. High-quality publication in SCI journal(s).
Job Requirement
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.

Project: DOM (Deep Ocean Mission)
Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I
Number of Post
01
Post Code
PS-I-14
Eligibility Criteria
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:
  1. Two years of experience in sediment geochemistry/rock geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, etc.
  2. Operation/maintenance/handling of scientific analytical instruments like ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, XRF, XRD etc.
  3. High-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Job Requirement
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.
Name of the Post: Project Scientist-I
Number of Post
01
Post Code
PS-I-15
Eligibility Criteria
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:
  1. Two years of relevant experience in ship operations/ship management/new ship acquisition.
  2. Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Marine Engg./Naval Architecture/Mechanical Engg./Electrical Engg.
  3. Specific experience in design, shipbuilding activities for new vessel Construction.
Job Requirement
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.
Name of the Post: Project Scientist -II
Number of Post
01
Post Code
PS-II-7
Eligibility Criteria
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:
  1. Experience in participating in marine scientific expeditions, water sample collection and analysis of chemical parameters.
  2. Experience in analysis and interpretation of trace metal and gases in coastal or deep ocean waters and handling of scientific analytical instruments like ICP-MS, HR-ICP-MS, etc.
  3. High-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Job Requirement
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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