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IIM Ahmedabad jobs for Senior Scientist in Ahmedabad. Last Date to apply: 06 Jan 2017

Senior Scientist

IIM Ahmedabad
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Posted: 28 Dec 16

Job Description

Senior Scientist (Research Fellow) Job vacancies in Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad on contractual Posts

Qualification, Experience & Skill Requirements:  A PhD in discipline such as environmental sciences, social sciences, engineering and systems research. The applicant must provide the title of the doctoral thesis. Only those who have completed their PhD having certificate on their hand need to apply.

Essential : Experience and achievement in a field relevant to climate change mitigation, reflected in a growing national reputation. Extensive experience and demonstrated success in delivering research publications such as in reputed international journals and as lead author or contributing author of reputed international reports relevant to climate change mitigation. The applicant must provide references to the list of publications and authorship in relevant reports.

Desirable : Knowledge/experience of one or more of the following areas: agriculture and forestry, business and finance, energy (including supply and demand), land use, management of natural resources, sustainability, modelling, policy, urban planning and human settlements .Experience working in an interdisciplinary research environment .Experience communicating research to policy and other stakeholder audiences . Publication on climate change mitigation in reputed journals . International experience of working or association with reputed institutions.

Skills and Abilities Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to manage and motivate staff.  High level analytical capability.  Commitment to working in an interdisciplinary environment. The ability to identify potential issues before they arise. Creative approach to problem solving. Understanding of and respect for disciplinary approaches other than their own. The ability to work sensitively with those from different cultures. The ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of seniority. The capacity to gain the respect of senior scientists. Good interpersonal skills, a high level of professionalism and a proactive approach to work. The ability to work as part of a team.  The ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise work.  Ability to set and work to deadlines and willingness to work under pressure from time to time in order to meet deadlines. Computer literacy and the ability to use relevant software: Outlook (email and calendars); spreadsheets and databases (Excel); presentations; and referencing software. Ability to travel overseas, for periods of up to 7-10 days as a member of the TSU team.

Desirable  : Experience of specialised computer software such as database management, statistical analysis and/or graphical design. Experience of using social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn)

Salary & Allowances:  Selected candidate will be offered a consolidated monthly salary ranging from Rs. 90000 to Rs. 1,20,000/-.

Duration of appointment:  The duration of the appointment will be one year from the date of joining with the possibility of an extension till March 2020 subject to performance and availability of funding.

Job Particulars

Role others
Education M Phil / Ph.D
Who can apply Freshers
Hiring Process Face to Face Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id259862
Job Category Govt Jobs , Others
Locality Address
Country India

About Company

IIMA has evolved from being India's premier management institute to a notable international school of management in just four decades. It all started with Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and a few spirited industrialists realising that agriculture, education, health, transportation, population control, energy and public administration were vital elements in a growing society, and that it was necessary to efficiently manage these industries.
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