WIHG Recruitment 2023: The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has announced a recruitment notification for the JRF/Project Associate post. There are a total of 12 posts to be filled for these vacancies. Candidates with the education qualification of HSC/Diploma/B.Sc/M.Sc/Ph. D. can apply for the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology recruitment. Interested candidates can attend the interviews on their respective dates. The detailed eligibility and selection process are given below. Interested candidates can apply for Junior Research Fellowship posts at DRDO Recruitment and KIIT Recruitment.
WIHG: The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is an autonomous research organization of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, carrying out advanced research in all aspects of Himalayan Geosciences. It has strong specialization in the areas of Petrology and Geochemistry, Structure and Tectonics, Sedimentology, Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology, Paleoclimatology, Glaciology, Magneto stratigraphy, Biostratigraphy, Paleontology, Environmental Geology, Seismology, GPS, Geophysics and Remote Sensing. The Institute also houses advanced analytical laboratories. To encourage young students/researchers to pursue careers in earth sciences, the institute has a doctoral program and offers research associateships to fresh PhD students. The institute also undertakes sponsored projects to promote research in emerging areas of Earth Sciences.
WIHG Recruitment 2023:
WIHG Recruitment 2023 for Project Scientist/JRF/Project Assistant:
| Job Role | Project Scientist/JRF/Project Assistant |
| Job Type | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | Ph.D./M.Sc./M.Tech/B.Sc. |
| Total Posts | 09 Posts |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Rs.20000-56,000/- |
| Job Location | Dehra Dun |
| Interview Date | 27,28 December 2023 |
Detailed Eligibility for Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology recruitment:
Educational Qualification:
Project Title: “Development and Deployment of an Integrated Operational Warning System (IOWS) in Dhauliganga River basin, Chamoli Uttarakhand” under the supervision of Dr. Kalachand Sain, Director, WIHG and PI of the project.
Project Scientist-A:
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Earth Sciences/ Geology, Geophysics/ Hydrology/ Environment Sciences/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics.
- Desirable: Experience in maintaining hydrological, meteorological, geotechnical and geophysical instruments with experience in carrying out fieldwork in the Himalayas. Candidates with relevant publications in the subjects will be given preference.
- Project Tenure: Upto 17 September 2026.
Junior Research Fellow-B:
- Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc./ M.Sc.(Tech)/ M.Tech in Geology/Geophysics/ Applied Geology/ Earth Sciences/ Hydrology/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing and GIS/ Environmental Sciences/ Geography.
- Desirable: Experience in fieldwork in the Himalayan region and knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS.
- Project Tenure: Upto 17 September 2026.
Project Assistant-C:
- Essential Qualification: B.Sc. in any of the following subjects: Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science or Computer Science.
- Desirable: Experience in handling and operating analytical instruments in the field and laboratory
- Project Tenure: Upto 17 September 2026.
Project Title: Term monitoring of Gangotri Glacier, Garhwal-Himalaya, under the supervision of Dr Kalachand Sain, Director-WIHG and PI of the project.
Project Scientist-D:
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics or any allied subjects of Geosciences
- Desirable: Experience in Glaciological fieldwork/ survey and/or experience in handling and operating analytical instruments. Candidates with relevant publications in the subject will be given preference.
- Project Tenure: Upto 15 March 2025
Note: Candidates applying for the post of Project Scientist (Position A and D) are required to make a PowerPoint Presentation (P.P.T) limited to Five Slides, the first two dedicated to your research experience, the next two about your research plan in WIHG and the last one showing your achievements and publication. Candidates are required to bring a soft copy of their P.P.T.
Age Limit(As of 29 November 2023):
- Project Scientist: Not exceeding 35 years
- JRF: Not exceeding 28 years
- Project Assistant: Not exceeding 50 years
Total Vacancies: 09 Posts
- Project Scientist: 03 Posts
- JRF: 02 Posts
- Project Assistant: 04 Posts
Salary:
- Project Scientist: Rs. 56,000/- p.m
- JRF: Rs. 31,000/- p.m
- Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- p.m.
Selection Process:
The selection will include Written tests/Interviews. Only selected candidates will be informed about their selection within a fortnight from the interview date.
How to apply for WIHG Recruitment 2023?
Interested and eligible candidates can attend the interview on 27,28 December 2023.
For More details: Click here
Application Form: Click here
Interview Date:
- For Position A and D (Project Scientist): 9:00 am on 27 December 2023.
- For Position B and C (JRF and Project Assistant): 9:00 am on 28 December 2023.
WIHG Recruitment 2023 for JRF/Project Associate:
| Job Role | JRF/Project Associate |
| Job Type | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | M.Sc./M.Tech |
| Total Posts | 03 Posts |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Rs.31000/- |
| Job Location | Dehra Dun |
| Interview Date | 21 December 2023 |
Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
Project Title: Assessment of Groundwater from hard rock aquifers in the lower Himalayas, India, under the supervision of Dr. S.K Rai, Scientist ‘E’ and PI of the project.
JRF-A:
- Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc./ M.Sc.(Tech)/ M.Tech in Geology/ Applied Geology/ Earth Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Geophysics/ related field.
- Desirable: CSIR/ UGC NET qualified. Knowledge/ Experience related to Hydrogeology/ Groundwater Modelling/ Tracer Hydrogeology/ Hydrogeological fieldwork/ Aquifer Mapping.
- Project Tenure: Upto 01 March 2026.
Project Title: “High-resolution mapping of crust and upper mantle structure across the northwest Himalaya and Lakadh-Karakoram zone with special emphasis on seismotectonic of the Shyok Suture and the adjoining region” under the supervision of Dr Devajit Hazarika, Scientist ‘E’ and PI of the project.
Project Associate/Junior Research Fellow-B:
- Essential Qualification: 1st class M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech)/ M.Tech in Geophysics.
- Desirable: Knowledge of computer programming & seismological data analysis
- Project Tenure: Upto 27 July 2026
Age Limit(As of 29 November 2023):
- JRF/Project Associate: Not exceeding 28 years
Total Vacancies: 03 Posts
- JRF/Project Associate-B: 02 Posts
- JRF-A: 01 Post
Salary:
- JRF/Project Associate: Rs. 31,000/- p.m
Selection Process:
The selection will include Written tests/Interviews. Only selected candidates will be informed about their selection within a fortnight from the interview date.
How to apply for WIHG Recruitment 2023?
Interested and eligible candidates can attend the interview on 21 December 2023.
For More details: Click here
Application Form: Click here
Interview Date: 21 December 2023
Time: 9:00 am
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