"Research Scientist and Junior Research Fellow at North Eastern Space Applications Centre"

North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Umiam is an autonomous body functioning under the Department of Space and North Eastern Council (NEC) to assist development process in North Eastern Region using space science and technology. It undertakes specific applications projects using remote sensing, GIS, satellite communication and conducting space science research. The Centre’s services are helpful in natural resources management, infrastructure planning, health, education, disaster management and Earth Observation Applications Mission.

Job Title

• Research Scientist
• Junior Research Fellow

Essential Qualification and Experience

1. RS01: (i) M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Water Resources Engineering with a specialization/ dissertation in water resources with B.E./B.Tech in Civil/ Agricultural Engineering. (ii) One year working experience in the relevant field.
2. JRF01: M.Sc./M.Tech in Geography/ Applied Geography/ Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing and GIS/ Rural Planning/ Urban Planning/ or equivalent with a valid score in NET/GATE/N-JET/ or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
3. JRF02: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ or equivalent with a valid score in NET/GATE/N-JET/ or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
4. JRF03: M.Sc./M.S./B.Tech in Physics/ Physical Sciences/ Electronics/ Meteorology/ Earth Sciences/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ or equivalent with a valid score in NET/GATE/N-JET/ or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
5. JRF04: M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering/ Agriculture Engineering/ Water Resources Engineering/ Earth Science Engineering/ Environmental Engineering/ Remote Sensing and GIS/ or equivalent with water resources related specialization/dissertation with a valid score in NET/GATE/N-JET/ or equivalent in the relevant discipline. OR M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geology/ Environmental Science/ or equivalent with water resources related specialization/dissertation with a valid score in NET/GATE/N-JET/ or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
6. JRF05: M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Geoinformatics/ or equivalent with a valid score in NET/GATE/N-JET/ or equivalent in the relevant discipline. OR B.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Physics/ Earth System Science/ or equivalent with a valid score in NET/GATE/N-JET/ or equivalent in the relevant discipline.

Desired Experience

1. RS01: Experience in Hydrological and Hydraulic Modeling using Remote Sensing & GIS inputs, etc.
2. JRF01: a) Experience in working with high resolution data, field data collection and land use change modeling. b) Knowledge in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems, Rural/ Urban Planning.
3. JRF02: Working experience in RS & GIS, Web GIS and spatial decision support development.
4. JRF03: Knowledge of Atmospheric Sciences.
5. JRF04: Experience in Hydrological Modeling and Mapping using Remote Sensing & GIS inputs etc.
6. JRF05: Experience in WRF modeling, weather forecast validation, LINUX, Python, etc.

Job Location: Meghalaya

AGE LIMIT

• For Research Scientist: Maximum age 35 years as on date of Interview.
• For Junior Research Fellow: Maximum age 28 years as on date of Interview. Relaxation by 5 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 3 years in case of OBC candidates. Ex-servicemen, Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.

TENURE OF THE POSITIONS

• For Research Scientist: The positions are purely on temporary basis for a period of ONE YEAR which can be further extended based on the performance of the candidate in the periodical reviews, for a maximum period of THREE YEARS in total or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier, without any provision for regularization.
• For Junior Research Fellow: The positions are purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project without any provision for regularization. Junior Research Fellow will be engaged initially for ONE YEAR or the period of the project whichever is earlier and is extendable for further periods based on assessment of their work and requirement of project. The maximum period of engagement shall not exceed FIVE YEARS or project duration whichever is earlier.

Emoluments & Other Benefits

• Pay & Allowances for Research Scientist: Selected candidates will be offered the minimum Pay in the Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. The pay will be fixed at approximately ₹ 56100/-. In addition DA, HRA, and medical benefits for self only will be allowed as per rules.
• Pay & Allowances for Junior Research Fellow: Fellowship Amount ₹ 37,000/-. In addition, HRA at the prescribed rates and medical benefits for self only will be allowed as per rules.

Apply Mode

Walk-in

Walk-in Date

05th & 06th August 2024 at NESAC, Umiam at 08:30 AM (reporting time). 5th August 2024: RS01, JRF01, JRF04. 6th August 2024: JRF02, JRF03, JRF05.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are required to directly come to the venue along with their Biodata and all relevant original documents in proof of details furnished in the Biodata along with a set of self-attested photocopies. Candidates who are already employed under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies will have to produce the “No Objection Certificate”, in original, at the time of interview. The Biodata format is available on the NESAC website. For more details, Click Here.