Advertisement for the Position of JRF in an ISRO-RESPOND project at the IISER Mohali, SRSLab, led by Dr. Chandrakanta Ojha
IISER Mohali (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences) invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an ISRO-RESPOND sponsored research project.
Project Title: Crustal Deformation Analysis in the Tectonically Active Regions of the North Eastern Region (NER) Using SAR and GNSS Data
Sponsoring Agency: RESPOND program, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Number and name of Positions: 01 Post (JRF)
Last date for applications: 31.08.2026
Essential qualification: Candidates must have at least a first-class postgraduate degree (M.Sc/M.Tech) with a strong academic record in Physics/Earth Sciences/Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics/Data Science, or a closely related discipline. Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech. degree, first class qualification, with a strong academic record in Computer Science/Information Technology/Data Science/Civil Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Geomatics Engineering/ Remote Sensing/Applied Physics, or a closely related field may also be considered. Applicants should have qualified and valid CSIR/UGC-NET, GATE, or an equivalent national-level examination.
Desired experience: Good computational skills in Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages. Knowledge and hands-on experience in SAR/InSAR/GNSS, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, or geophysical modeling will be advantageous. The candidate should be willing to learn and work on geophysical modeling and analysis of crustal deformation. Candidates should be willing to undertake fieldwork, as the project may require field surveys in the Himalayan terrains.
Emoluments: Rs 37,000/- per month + HRA as per institute norms.
Duration: The position is initially for one year, with the option to extend for additional years, subject to satisfactory performance and the project's continuation. The overall project duration is three years. The selected candidate may have an opportunity to pursue a PhD at IISER Mohali, subject to the institute's PhD admission rules, eligibility criteria, and satisfactory research performance. Selection for the JRF position does not guarantee admission to the PhD program. The notice period for termination is one month.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to send their detailed CV, educational certificates/marksheets, experience certificates (if applicable), NET/GATE or other relevant documents for the interview by 31 August 2026 to the below email address, with the subject line “Application for JRF position: ISRO-RESPOND at IISERM”. Based on the essential qualifications and relevant experience, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for the interview. The interview may be conducted online or offline, as decided by the selection committee.
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