Name of the organisation : Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (iirs.gov.in)
Name of the post : Recruitment 2014 JRF Junior Research Fellow Walkin
Reference No. : Advt. No.: IIRS/P&GA/Estt./Rectt./09 Dated: June 11, 2014
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Applications are invited from young and motivated candidates for the post of JRF under the following research projects;

Name of the post : Junior Research Fellow JRF
Total Post : 15

1. Project : Vulnerability assessment of Mountain Ecosystems due to Climate change: Ecosytems structure and functioning (EOAM Project)
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: P.G. Degree in Botany/Forestry/ Ecology/Environmental Science with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge in Plant taxonomy. Experience in RS-GIS data handling.

2. Project : Estimation of snow cover area, snow physical parameters and glacier related studies in parts of Western Himalayas using microave and optical remote sensing (RISAT-UP project)
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M. Tech. in Agriculture/Civil/Computer Science/Electronics, Engineering or M.Sc. in Geo-informatics/Physics/ Mathematics with at least two subjects from Hydrology/ Mathematics/Physics at graduate level and with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: P.G. Degree/Diploma in remote sensing/Geoinformatics and/or with some experience in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data processing from reputed University/Institute in India/ will be preferred.

3.Project : Mapping, Modelling, & Impact Assessment of Land Subsidence in Northern India (EOAM Project)
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. /M.Sc. Tech. /M. Tech. in Geology/ Geophysics/Physics with at least two subjects from the following four subjects in B.Sc.: Geology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: PG Diploma/M.Sc./M. Tech. in Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geoinformatics OR experience of working in a Remote Sensing & GIS Project.

4.Project : Remote Sensing based hydro-meterological data assimilation in the hydrological and weather forecasting models (EOAM Project)
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M. Tech. in Agriculture Engineering/Civil Engineering/ Computer Sciences/ Remote Sensing/ Geomatics/Geoinformatics or M.Sc. in Meteorology/ Atmospheric Sciences/Physics/ Mathematics/ Geo-informatics with at least two subjects from Hydrology/ Mathematics/Physics at graduate level with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: First Class M. Tech. in Agriculture Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Computer Sciences/Remote Sensing/Geomatics or M.Sc. in Meteorology/ Atmospheric Sciences/Physics/Mathematics/Geo-informatics with at least two subjects from Hydrology/Mathematics/Physics at graduate level. First class in all degrees is essential.

5.Project : IGBP-NCP- Soil Carbon Project (SCP) Phase-II of NRSC
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Soil Science/Environmental Sciences/Geography OR M. Tech in Remote Sensing Applications with specialization in Agriculture with 65% marks. Rounding off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: One year experience of RS&GIS applications in agriculture.

6.Project : Indian Bioresource Information Network (IBIN National Project)
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc./M. Tech. in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering /Geoinformatics or equivalent/MCA with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Software development and working knowledge in Remote Sensing & GIS.

7.Project : Soil, Vegetation – Atmosphere Carbon Flux Measurement and Modelling Project.
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: First Class M.Sc. (minimum 65% marks) in Forestry/Ecology/ Botany/ Ecophysiology/Environmental Science with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of statistical/mathematical data processing and computer programming. Degree/Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS applications.

8.Project : Development of spectral library and reflectance spectroscopy for mineral exploration in parts of mineral rich belt of Rajasthan and Odisha
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M. Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology/M. Tech Geology/Geophysics with physics or mathematics at B. Sc. level with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in Remote Sensing/Image Processing/Computer Programming/ Field Geological Investigation/Holder of CSIR/UGC fellowship/Candidates with Ph. D experience will be preferred.

9.Project : Precise Terrain Parameter extraction using Low Altitude Platform data
No. of Post :1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M.E./M. Tech/Civil/Electronics/ Electrical/ Computer Science or M.Tech./M .Sc in Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing/Geomatics or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics at graduate level with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Candidates with P.G Diploma in Remote Sensing (or) Knowledge/work experience in Remote Sensing and with good programming skills will be given preference.

10.Project : Automatic Retrieval system and monitoring of water, vegetation and built up area at variable scales using remotely sensed images.
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M. Tech/M. Sc. in Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing/Geomatics with BE/Civil/Electronics/Electrical/ Computer Science or M. Sc Physics/Maths with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Candidates with strong programming skills will be given preference.

11.Project : Assessing soil erosion and nutrient loss and its impact on soil quality and crop productivity (Mountain ecosystem processes and services in North Western Himalaya under EOAM Mission programme of ISRO
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Soil Science/Soil Conservation/Environmental Sciences OR M. Tech. (Agri. Engg.) OR M. Tech. in Remote Sensing applications with specialization in Agriculture with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Experience with working on soil erosion/ hydrological modeling and climate change studies.

12.Project : Climate change impact on productivity of food grain and plantation crops (Mountain ecosystem processes and services in North Western Himalaya under EOAM Mission Programme of ISRO)
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M. Sc. in Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Physics/ Agronomy/Plant Physiology/ Environmental Sciences OR M. Tech. (Agriculture Engineering/Agriculture IT) OR M. Tech. in Remote Sensing applications with specialization in Agriculture and crop resource survey with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of crop simulation models, remote sensing and grided climate data processing is desirable. Knowledge & experience on programming skill (C++, Python, IDL, MATLAB) is preferable.

13.Project : Vulnerability assessment of Mountain Ecosystems due to Climate change: Ecosytems structure and functioning (EOAM Project)
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: P.G. Degree in Botany/Forestry/ Ecology/Environment Science. (Please note that the candidates should have passed in First Division in the Qualifying Degree with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in RS-GIS data handling. Candidates who have qualified NET of GATE will be given preference.

14.Project : Aerosol radiative forcing over India (IGBP Project)
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: M. Sc./M. Sc. Tech./M. Tech. in Physics/Applied Physics/ Atmospheric Science/Atmospheric Physics/Meteorology/Environmental Science with Physics or Mathematics at graduate level. (Please note that the candidates should have passed in First Division in the Qualifying Degree with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: P.G. Diploma/M.Sc./M.Tech. in Remote Sensing & GIS, Geoinformatics and working experience in Remote sensing and GIS and also knowledge in computer programming.

15.Project : Optimizing parameters from multiple sensors for biomass estimation at ICES at GLAS footprint using different regression algorithms
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M. Tech. degree in Physics/Remote Sensing/ Geoinformatics/Computer Science/Computer Applications/Forestry with 65% marks. Roundingoff marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Programming knowledge, RS&GIS data handling

16.Project : Evaluation of Pol-In SAR data for forest biophysical parameters retrieval
No. of Post : 1 (One)
Essential Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M. Tech. degree in Forestry/Environmental Sciences/ Physics/Geoinformatics with 65% marks. Rounding-off marks is not allowed.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in RS&GIS data handling/Project Work

Age limit: Age should in between 18 – 28 years on the date of receipt of application.

Selection Process: The qualification prescribed in this advertisement is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible to be called for interview. Based on the experience and details of marks furnished by the applicants, the candidates will be short listed for interview.

How to apply:
i) Applications will be received online only. The detailed advertisement and application format for online registration will be hosted on our web-site from 12.06.2014 to 07.07.2014 for registering the applications.

ii) After registration, it is mandatory to send one printed copy of the duly signed online application form, color photographs, attested true copies of all the mark sheets, degree certificates, experience certificate, caste/tribe certificate etc. to the following address by SPEED POSTS.

iii) The form should reach to
Contact Postal Address:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (PA),
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF REMOTE SENSING (ISRO),
4, KALIDAS ROAD,
DEHRADUN – 248001
(UTTRAKHAND)

Last Date : 22.07.2014