NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply for ISRO-Funded Tropical Cyclone Research Project

NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply for ISRO-Funded Tropical Cyclone Research Project

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has invited applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ISRO-funded research project in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Climate Science, AI/ML Applications, and Extreme Weather Analysis who are interested in advancing research on tropical cyclones and rapid intensification forecasting.

Organization Details

Project Details

Project Title

Understanding Rapid Intensity Changes and Microphysical Processes of Tropical Cyclones: Application of Satellite Products and ML Model for Near Real-Time Prediction

Principal Investigator

Prof. Krishna Kishore Osuri
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, NIT Rourkela

Co-Principal Investigator

Prof. Nagaraju Chilukoti

Position Overview

Fellowship

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• M.Sc. or M.Tech. from a recognized university in:

  • Meteorology

  • Atmospheric Science

  • Oceanography

  • Related disciplines

Academic Requirement

• Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying degree.

Additional Eligibility

Candidates may have qualified through any of the following national-level examinations:

• CSIR-UGC NET

• GATE

• Other national examinations conducted by Central Government departments and agencies

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates should have experience or knowledge in:

• Satellite data analysis.

• AI/ML model development and applications.

• Analysis of tropical cyclones and extreme weather events.

• Weather forecasting and climate modelling.

Technical Skills

• Unix/Linux operating systems.

• Python programming.

• Shell scripting.

• Data processing and visualization.

Desirable Qualification

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

Satellite Data Applications

• Remote sensing data analysis.

• Satellite-derived atmospheric products.

• Extreme weather event monitoring.

Atmospheric Research

• Tropical cyclone dynamics.

• Rapid intensification studies.

• Mesoscale weather modelling.

• Climate and atmospheric data analytics.

Job Responsibilities

The selected JRF will work on:

Tropical Cyclone Research

• Investigating microphysical processes associated with tropical cyclones.

• Studying rapid intensification (RI) events.

• Analyzing cyclone structure and evolution.

AI/ML Applications

• Developing and implementing machine learning models for cyclone prediction.

• Integrating satellite products with forecasting systems.

• Supporting near real-time prediction frameworks.

Modelling and Analysis

• High-resolution mesoscale modelling.

• Weather and climate data analysis.

• Research and development activities related to cyclone forecasting.

Research Areas Covered

The project offers exposure to:

• Tropical Meteorology

• Atmospheric Science

• Cyclone Forecasting

• Remote Sensing

• Satellite Meteorology

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Climate Informatics

• Numerical Weather Prediction

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on:

• Academic qualifications.

• Research experience.

• Technical expertise.

• Suitability for the project requirements.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Interview Details

Why Apply?

This position offers an opportunity to:

• Work on an ISRO-sponsored research project.

• Gain expertise in tropical cyclone prediction and AI-based weather forecasting.

• Collaborate with leading atmospheric scientists.

• Develop advanced skills in satellite data analysis and machine learning.

• Contribute to disaster risk reduction and weather prediction research.

• Build a strong foundation for doctoral studies and research careers.

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