Post-Doctoral Associate (PDA), Project Associate (PA)-I
Post-Doctoral
Associate (PDA), Project Associate (PA)-I
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Last date: The advertisement
will remain open until the position is filled
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Location: Bengaluru
Job Description
(Post-Doctoral Associate or Project Associate):
The project is
now looking for filling in a position (Post-Doctoral Associate or Project
Associate) for 6 months to work in the above research project.
The grade of appointment will be based on the qualification of the suitable
candidate.
National
Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) was conceived and founded in 1988 by the
late Mr. J. R. D. Tata, who sought to create an institution to conduct advanced
multidisciplinary research. Housed in a picturesque green campus in Bangalore
the Institute serves as a forum to bring together individuals from diverse
intellectual backgrounds, in the natural and life sciences, humanities, social
sciences, and conflict and security studies. The philosophy underlying NIAS is
given shape by its multidisciplinary research teams. The Institute is unique in
its integrated approach to the study of intersections between science and
technology, philosophy, social issues and leadership. The objective is to
nurture a broad base of scholars, managers and leaders who would respond to the
complex challenges that face contemporary India and global society, with
insight, sensitivity, confidence and dedication. For more details:
www.nias.res.in.
The
NIAS has been recognized as an “Institute of Exceptional Repute” by the NITI
Aayog in January 2019. The Institute is also recognized by several Universities.
The Energy, Environment, and Climate Change Program (EECP) at NIAS is currently
implementing a research project awarded by the Indian Rare Earth Limited
(IREL), a Govt. of India Undertaking, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE); to
develop a comprehensive Rare Earth Policy Framework for the Government of India
to act on.
Post-Doctoral
Associate (PDA):
Qualification and Eligibility:
PhD degree in
geoinformatics, data science or engineering with strong mathematical foundation,
from a reputed Institution/University with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of
7.0 (10-point scale) or CGPA of 3.5 (5-point scale). Candidates with sound
knowledge of Machine Learning Models, Artificial Intelligence (AI) modules for
diverse applications and Python coding skills will be given preference. Good
writing skills would prove to be an added advantage for the candidates during
the selection. The candidates must have at least 2 journal papers in the Scopus
Indexed reputed journals.
Emolument: Rs. 47000 per month + 24% HRA
(as per the current norms)
Project
Associate (PA)-I:
Qualification and Eligibility:
Master’s
degree in geoinformatics, data science or computer science with strong
mathematical
foundation, from a reputed Institution/University with a minimum of 60% marks
or CGPA of 7.0
(10-point scale) or CGPA of 3.5 (5-point scale). Knowledge
of Machine Learning Models and Python coding skills is needed. Proficiency in using MS Excel is
desirable. Good writing skills would prove to be an added advantage for the
candidates. The candidates preferably should have at least 1 journal paper in a Scopus Indexed reputed
journal (the publication is not mandatory).
Candidate with more than 2 years of
research experience will be offered a higher grade of pay
(Project Associate-II).
Emoluments:
Project Associate -II Scale: Rs. 28,000 per month + 24% HRA (as per the current
norms)
Project Associate-I Scale: Rs. 25,000 per month + 24% HRA (as per the current
norms)
The selected candidate will have to work from NIAS, Bengaluru.
HOW
TO APPLY
Interested
applicants should submit their updated curriculum vitae, two journal
publications
(applicable for PDA position) and a brief statement of interest explaining why
they are interested
in joining the Project. The PDA applicants must include a list of 3 references
in the application
material.
NIAS will
accept only applications submitted by email. Please collate all documents in a
single
electronic folder and email it to the PI of the project Dr. Rudrodip Majumdar
at: rudrodip@nias.res.in. The advertisement will remain open until
the position is filled.
Please state: Postdoctoral
Associate/Project Associate for NIAS-IREL Project (as applicable)
in the subject line of the email. For additional information, applicants may
contact:
rudrodip@nias.res.in
