IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026: JRF/SRF Position for ISRO-NRSC Sponsored Project

IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026: JRF/SRF Position for ISRO-NRSC Sponsored Project

The Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management (CoEDMM), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, has invited applications from Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under an ISRO-National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) sponsored research project.

The project focuses on the use of geospatial techniques and remote sensing technologies to analyze glacial lake dynamics and associated risks in the Himalayan region of Ladakh under changing climatic conditions.

Position Details

Project Title

“Comprehensive Analysis of Glacial Lake Dynamics in Ladakh and its Associated Risk Under Changing Climatic Condition Using Geospatial Techniques.”

The project is being undertaken as a collaborative research initiative under the National Information System for Climate and Environmental Studies (NICES) programme of NRSC, ISRO.

Fellowship

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): INR 37,000 per month + HRA

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): INR 42,000 per month + HRA

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess any of the following degrees in relevant disciplines:

Geosciences and Earth Sciences

• M.Sc./M.Tech. in:

  • Geology

  • Geophysics

  • Applied Geology

  • Applied Geophysics

  • Geological Technology

  • Geophysical Technology

  • Applied Geosciences

  • Petroleum Geology

  • Petroleum Geophysics

Engineering and Technology

• M.Tech. in:

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Electronics

  • Electrical Engineering

• MCA

• M.Sc. in:

  • Computer Science

  • Physics

  • Geophysics

  • Geology

  • Mathematics

  • Environmental Sciences

Geospatial and Remote Sensing Disciplines

• Postgraduate degree in:

  • Geoinformatics

  • Geomatics

  • Remote Sensing

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  • Equivalent disciplines

Candidates with GATE/NET qualification will be preferred.

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to:

• Analysis of glacial lake dynamics in the Himalayan region.

• Assessment of climate change impacts on glacial lake formation and associated hazards.

• Application of:

  • Remote Sensing

  • GIS and Geospatial Technologies

  • Climate Data Analytics

  • Spatial Modelling Techniques

• Preparation of scientific reports, research outputs, and project deliverables.

• Collaboration with researchers under the ISRO-NRSC NICES programme.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications to the Principal Investigator via email.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Research and professional experience details

• Scanned copies of degree certificates and experience certificates

• One recent passport-size colour photograph

Application Email: jrf.nices.iitr@gmail.com

Important Dates

Additional Information

• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.

• The venue and online meeting link will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

• The selected candidate may also receive an opportunity to pursue Ph.D. admission at IIT Roorkee, subject to institute rules and eligibility requirements.

Candidates with expertise in Geology, Geophysics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Environmental Sciences, and Climate Studies are encouraged to apply for this prestigious research opportunity at IIT Roorkee.

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