Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), an autonomous research institute of the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, undertakes advance level of research in all aspects of the geosciences and Geodynamics of the Himalaya. The department of Science Technology has given Wadia Institute the responsibility of coordinating geological aspects of the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan ecosystem (NMSHE) under the National action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The broad objectives of NMSHE include understanding of the complex processes affecting the Himalayan Ecosystem and evolve suitable management and policy measures for sustaining and safeguarding the Himalayan ecosystem. The Director, WIHG invites applications for purely temporary contractual positions in the undermentioned sponsored project:-
Job Descriptions
| Post Name | Remuneration | Number of posts | Essential Qualification | age limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT SCIENTIST | Rs. 60,000/- p.m. (Consolidated) | 2 | Ph.D. in Earth system sciences/Physics with Ist class in M.Sc.in Geology/Geophysics/Geo Informatics/Physics. | 40 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | Rs. 36,000/- p.m. consolidated + Admissible HRA. | 4 | Ph.D. with 1st class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology/ Geoinformatics/Geophysics/Physics | 35 |
| JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW | Rs. 36,000/- p.m. consolidated + Admissible HRA. | 2 | 1st class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology/ Geoinformatics /Physics. | 28 |
(i) The qualifications and experience mentioned are the minimum requirement. The Institute reserves the right to short list the candidates based on their merit record, qualifications and experience. (ii) The Institute reserves the right not to fill any position, if suitable candidates are not available. The Institute reserves the right to prepare a panel of candidates and fill the positions falling vacant or the positions in the same or other sponsored projects of the Institute during the validity of the panel. (iii) No T.A. and D.A. will be provided for attending the Interview. (iv) SC/ST and OBC candidates must furnish attested copies of their category certificate issued by the competent authority. OBC candidates should produce a certificate starting that they do not belong to creamy layer as contemplated in Govt. orders. (v) Age relaxation is available as per Govt. of India Rules. (vi) The above mentioned positions are purely temporary co-terminus with the tenure of the relevant sponsored project. Under no circumstances regularization of the services of the concerned appointee in the Institute within the sponsored project framework will take place. (vii) In case the performance of the selected candidate is not found satisfactory, the fellowship shall be terminated at any stage of the project tenure. (viii) Candidates already in service should apply through proper channel. In case advance copy of application is submitted, the candidate called for interview will be allowed to attend the interview only if he/she brings a No Objection Certificate form his/her present employer. (ix) Incomplete applications, applications not submitted on prescribed form or application not as per any of the conditions of this detailed advertisement notice available on the web-site of the Institute will be liable to be rejected. (x) All application receive will be considered by a Screening Committee for short listing and the Screening Committee may restrict the candidates for interview on the basis of the qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed. (xi) The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason. (xii) The Institute reserves the right not to fill up the vacancies advertised, if deemed necessary. (xiii) Canvassing in any form and bringing any influence will be treated as a disqualification. (xiv) Contact Fax(s)/E-mail address and telephone No.(s) of the candidate MUST be mentioned under Sl. No. 5 of the Application Form. (xv) No. Interim enquiries will be entertained. (xvi) Only selected candidates will be informed about their selection in due course on completion of their selection process and no other correspondence on the subject will be entertained