National Institute of Advanced Studies jobs for Project Assistants/ JRF in Bangalore. Last Date to apply: 31 Mar 2019

Project Assistants/ JRF  job vacancies in National Institute of Advanced Studies

Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)

No. of Posts  :  02

Qualification  :  Master’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences/ Environmental Science/ Mathematics/ Mechanical engineering/ Physics OR Development Studies/ Economics/ Environmental Economics/ 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) at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Further, they should have successfully completed one of the following National Qualifying Examinations:  GATE or CSIR-UGC (NET) for award of JRF in case of Engineering/Science graduates OR UGC-NET for award of JRF in Economics/ Development Studies. In the case of graduates in Atmospheric Sciences/ Environmental Science/ Mathematics/ Mechanical engineering/ Physics, preference will be given to candidates who have specific research interests and also possess aptitude and skills in climate/ pollution modeling. In the case of graduates in Development studies/ Economics/ Environmental Economics, NIAS is looking for candidates who have conducted field-oriented research studies and also possess reasonable quantitative skills (statistics/econometrics/operations research).

Emoluments :  The monthly emoluments are fixed at Rs. 25,000 + HRA as applicable to Bengaluru, which is currently 24% of the basic fellowship. In due course, the selected candidates will have to register for a PhD degree at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (https://manipal.edu) or Transdisciplinary University (http://tdu.edu.in) under the guidance of NIAS faculty associated with the MOES Project.

Project Assistants

No. of Posts  :   03

Qualification  :  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mining Engineering or a Masters’ degree in Development Studies/ Economics/ Geology/ Sociology 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) at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated survey and language skills (in Kannada and/or Telugu) required to complete the project field work in Karnataka and/or Telangana.

Emoluments :  Selected candidates will be entitled to a consolidated stipend of Rs.15,000 per month depending on qualifications, experience, and performance as per applicable DST norms.