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School of Physics IISER TVM lists this Recruitment for the post of JRF on an externally funded project "Quantifying Himalayan mid- to [...] opportunity in campton township, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram invites applications for the Junior Research Fellow position on a contract basis.
Project
Title: Quantifying Himalayan mid‑to‑lower‑crust rheology: Insights from EBSD‑derived microstructural constraints
Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (ANRF‑ECRG)
Qualifications
M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M. Tech. degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics or Integrated M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./M. Tech./BS-MS degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Geological Sciences/Earth Sciences.
Minimum 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (or first‑class equivalent) in the master’s program.
Priority will be given to candidates with a valid GATE score or CSIR‑UGC NET (LS) qualification or any national level examination.
BS‑MS/MSc students from IISERs/IITs/IISc with CGPA 8 or above on a 10-point scale are eligible to apply.
Desirable qualifications
Strong interest in structural geology, rheology, metamorphic petrology, mineral chemistry, and geophysics, especially in relation to continental deformation.
Prior experience in structural and lithological field mapping, collection of oriented samples, and plotting/interpretation of field data. Experience with GIS‑based mapping tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS is an advantage.
Familiarity with petrography, microstructural analysis, SEM/EDS/WDS/EPMA/EBSD‑based datasets; further training will be provided.
Working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python or equivalent programming language. Willingness to learn numerical/data‑visualization methods is essential.
Appointment
Number of posts: 01
Fellowship amount: ₹37,000 per month plus HRA admissible per Institute rules.
Tenure: Initially one year, extendable up to two years based on performance and project requirements.
Age: Preferably below 30 years at time of application.
Application Process
Applications must be sent online only. Send your application to Dr. Subhajit Ghosh with the subject line “JRF position 2026_Your Name”.
Required documents:
A detailed resume including contact details (phone number, email, and postal address), academic qualifications, research experience, and relevant skills.
A one‑page expression of interest outlining your motivation and suitability for the project.
Scanned copies of educational and professional certificates.
Transcripts of undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Eligibility certificates.
Merge all documents into a single PDF file and email to subhajit.ghosh(at)iisertvm(dot)ac(dot)in.
Applications not meeting the minimum criteria will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Deadline
Last date for application: July 23, 2026.
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