Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram
Space Physics Laboratory
JRF APPLICATIONS
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited applications for JRF at Space Physics Laboratory for research in different disciplines of Atmospheric, Space, and Planetary Sciences, offers excellent and challenging research opportunities in various fields including Physics, Chemistry and Dynamics of surface, lower, middle, and upper atmosphere-ionosphere and their coupling processes, Aerosols, Clouds, Space Weather phenomena, and Lunar and Planetary Explorations.
SPL is involved in major space and atmospheric science programmes of the country, such as Chandrayaan, Mars Mission, Youthsat, Megha-tropiques, ISRO-Geosphere Biosphere Programme, etc. Well-equipped laboratories and major experimental facilities are available exclusively for these studies, besides access to the scientific data from ISRO's and other satellites. SPL also co-ordinates major experimental campaigns, at national and international level, using balloons, air crafts, rockets, and research ship cruises, and is a leading contributor to India’s polar research programme.
Eligibility:
First Class MSc Degree in Physics / Applied Physics / Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Space Science / Planetary Sciences / Astronomy & Astrophysics with minimum 60% marks as average of all semesters or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent.
Those who are slated to complete the MSc course in the academic year 2011-2012 are also eligible to apply provided final year mark list and certificate (satisfying the eligibility criteria) is to be produced at the time of written test / interview.
Age Limit:
28 years as on 26.06.2012 (31 years for OBC candidates and 33 years in case of SC / ST candidates. Persons with Disability are eligible for age relaxation as per rules).
Pay and Allowances:
The Fellowship is initially for a period of ONE YEAR and is renewable annually for a total period of FIVE years. There will be a review of the activity before renewal. As of now, the Fellowship carries an amount of Rs.16,000 per month, which might be increased to 18,000/- after completion of two years. Candidates are also eligible for HRA as admissible to regular employees of VSSC.
How to Apply
Upon on-line registration at website: http://www.vssc.gov.in:8080/RMT273/apply.jsp, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. After submission, it is mandatory for the applicant to send the printed application form (confirmatory copy of the application) along with the relevant documents by speed post to the following address not later than 03.07.2012: Senior Administrative Officer, Recruitment & Review Section, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO (P.O.), ATF Area, Thiruvananthapuram - 695022 Kerala
A ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer concerned in respect of those applicants who are employed under Central / State Government / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies should be attached along with above.
Important Dates to Remember:
1. Opening Date for Online Registration: June 12, 2012 10:00 Hrs
2. Closing Date for Online Registration: June 26, 2012 17:00 Hrs
3. Closing Date for Receiving Application by Speed-post: July 03, 2012 17:00 Hrs
For details, log on to the link:
http://www.vssc.gov.in:8080/RMT273/rmt273.htm
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