Project Scientist Positions in NCMRWF, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

September 8, 2023

Designation/Position- Project Scientist Positions in NCMRWF

NCMRWF, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India invites applications for Project Scientist Positions in NCMRWF from eligible and interested candidates

About- The National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) is an advanced centre for Weather and Climate Modelling under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The mission of the Centre is to continuously develop advanced numerical weather prediction systems, with increased reliability and accuracy over India and neighboring regions through research, development, and demonstration of new and novel applications, maintaining the highest level of knowledge, skills, and technical bases. Apart from the advanced technical knowledge of numerical modeling and data assimilation for weather and climate, NCMRWF is also equipped with advanced infrastructural facilities like 2.8 Peta Flops High-Performance Computing and state-of-the-art networking and storage infrastructures. NCMRWF is doubling as BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate (BCWC) where weather/climate modelling, data assimilation, development of applications and skill development for BIMSTEC countries are undertaken.

Research/Job Area- Various

Location- NCMRWF, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Post Code	:	01
Name of the Post	:	Project Scientist-III
Number of Post	:	01 [UR]
Age limit (as on the date of closure of application)		Up to 45 years
Emoluments per month	:	INR 78,000/- + HRA, increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review
Essential Qualification	:	Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Computer Science or Computer Applications/ Information Technology or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) at the qualifying degree level. OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology from a recognized University in Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) at the qualifying degree level. AND Seven years’ experience in relevant field.

Desirable Qualifications	:	Ph. D. in any of the above-mentioned subjects. Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with master’s degree in science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology. Experience in designing and acquisition of large IT infrastructure related to mission critical application. Proof of such a large deployment needs to be certified by the Principal Employer. Good working knowledge of high-level programming languages viz. FORTRAN/ C/ Python, etc. and work experience of UNIX / LINUX in High Performance Computing Systems (HPCS). Ability to design and conduct numerical experiments in HPCS required for benchmarking HPCS. Good knowledge and working experience in data analysis tools viz, GrADS/IDL/ MATLAB/Ferret/R/JAVA/leaflet/CDO /NCO/CDAT etc. Ability to design, conduct and supervise training programs on frontier areas of HPCS for Numerical Modelling. Experience in the use and application of AI/ML techniques for practical use.
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Job Responsibilities		The project scientist is expected to be involved in some of the following projects. Development of applications and draft specifications to benchmark phased acquisition/upgradation of HPCS/ Computer network/High performance storage systems. Organization of training/ workshops on HPCS. Porting and optimization of numerical models in high performance computing environment and application of AI/ML for societal applications. Working with Computer Network, Development/maintenance of computer applications and monitoring the Service Level agreements of various IT contracts.

Code		:	02
Name of the Post		:	Project Scientist-II
Number of Post		:	05 [UR]
Age limit (as on the date of closure of application)			Up to 40 years
		:	Rs. 67,000/- + HRA, increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review
	Emoluments per month

Essential Qualification	:	Master’s degree in meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Science / Climate Science / Physics / Geophysics with specialization in Meteorology / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics / Earth System Science and Technology or related discipline from a recognized university. OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology in Mechanical/Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized university. AND At least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) in master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology. AND Physics or Mathematics as a subject in bachelor’s degree. AND Three (03) years research experience in the field of Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Oceanography/ Remote Sensing / GIS with familiarity in Data Assimilation /Atmospheric or Oceanic Model/ AI, ML techniques in weather & climate science.
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Desirable Qualification		Ph. D. in any of the above-mentioned subjects. Research experiences in numerical modelling of the atmosphere and ocean, data assimilation, climate modelling, statistical analysis of weather and climate data supported by publications in scientific journals and reports. Good working knowledge in high-level programming languages viz. FORTRAN/ C/ Python etc. and work experience of UNIX / LINUX in High Performance Computing Systems (HPCS). Ability to design and conduct numerical experiments in HPCS. Good knowledge and working experience of data analysis tools viz, GrADS/IDL/ MATLAB/Ferret/R/JAVA/leaflet/CDO /NCO/CDAT etc.
Job Responsibilities	:	Research & Development on Meteorological data processing and quality control techniques, Data Assimilation, Numerical modelling of atmosphere and ocean, Diagnostic tools, Ensemble prediction techniques, Remote Sensing Applications. Development of new and novel application using model outputs.

Post Code	:	03 03
Name of the Post	:	Project Scientist-II
Number of Post	:	01 [सामा श्रेणी] 01 [UR]
Age limit (as on the date of closure of application)		Up to 40 years
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Emoluments per month		Rs. 67,000/- + HRA, increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review
Essential Qualification	:	Master’s degree in meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Science / Climate Science / Physics / Geophysics with specialization in Meteorology / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics / Earth System Science and Technology or related discipline from a recognized university. OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology in Mechanical/Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized university. AND At least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) in master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology. AND Physics or Mathematics as a subject in bachelor’s degree. AND Three (03) years research experience in the field of Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Oceanography/ Remote Sensing / GIS with familiarity in Data Assimilation /Atmospheric or Oceanic Model/ AI, ML techniques in weather & climate science.
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Desirable Qualification		Ph. D. in any of the above-mentioned subjects. Research experiences in numerical modelling of the atmosphere and ocean, data assimilation, climate modelling, statistical analysis of weather and climate data supported by publications in journals and reports. Working experience in data analysis tools viz, GrADS/IDL/MATLAB/Ferret/R/NCO/CDAT etc. Ability to conduct workshop/ training program and preparing related contents. Good skill in project/product management and coordination
Job Responsibilities	:	Research & Development on Meteorological data processing and quality control techniques, Data Assimilation, Numerical modeling of atmosphere and ocean, Diagnostic tools, Ensemble prediction techniques Organization of training/workshops and preparation of related contents Project/product management and coordination

Post Code	:	04
Name of the Post	:	Project Scientist-II
Number of Post	:	06 [UR]

Age limit (as on the date of closure of application)			Up to 40 years
		:	Rs. 67,000/- + HRA, increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review
	Emoluments per month
Essential Qualification		:	Master’s degree in meteorology / Oceanography / Atmospheric Science / Climate Science / Physics / Geophysics with specialization in Meteorology / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics / Earth System Science and Technology or related discipline from a recognized university. OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology in Mechanical/Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized university. AND At least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) in master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology. AND Physics or Mathematics as a subject in bachelor’s degree. AND Three (03) years research experience in the field of Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Oceanography/ Remote Sensing / GIS with familiarity in Data Assimilation /Atmospheric or Oceanic
			Model/ AI, ML techniques in weather & climate science.
Desirable Qualification		:	Ph. D. in any of the above-mentioned subjects. Research experiences in numerical modelling of the atmosphere and ocean, data assimilation, climate modelling, statistical analysis of weather and climate data supported by publications in scientific journals and reports. (iii)Good working knowledge in high-level programming languages viz. FORTRAN/ C/ Python etc. and work experience of UNIX / LINUX in High Performance Computing Systems (HPCS). Ability to design and conduct numerical experiments in HPCS. Good knowledge and working experience of data analysis tools viz, GrADS/IDL/ MATLAB/Ferret/R/JAVA/leaflet/CDO /NCO/CDAT etc.
Job Responsibilities		:	Research & Development on Meteorological data processing and quality control techniques, Data Assimilation, Numerical modelling of atmosphere and ocean, Diagnostic tools, Ensemble prediction techniques, Remote Sensing Applications, monsoon processes, extended range prediction of monsoon. Development of new and novel application using model outputs for monsoon studies.

Code		:	05
Name of the Post		:	Project Scientist-II
Number of Post		:	05 [UR]
Age limit (as on the date of closure of application)			Up to 40 years
		:	Rs. 67,000/- + HRA, increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review
	Emoluments per month
Essential Qualification		:	Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Computer Science or Computer Applications/ Information Technology or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) at the qualifying degree level. OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology from a recognized University in Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) at the qualifying degree level. AND Three years’ experience in relevant field.
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Desirable Qualification		Ph. D. in any of the above-mentioned subjects. Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with master’s degree in science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology. Experiences in designing and acquisition of large IT infrastructure related to mission critical application. Proof of such a large deployment needs to be certified by the Principal Employer. Good working knowledge in high-level programming languages viz. FORTRAN/ C/ Python, etc. and work experience of UNIX / LINUX in High Performance Computing Systems (HPCS). Ability to design and conduct numerical experiments in HPCS required for benchmarking HPCS. Good knowledge and working experience in data analysis tools viz, GrADS/IDL/ MATLAB/Ferret/R/JAVA/leaflet/CDO /NCO/CDAT etc. (vi) Ability to design, conduct and supervise training programs on frontier areas of HPCS for Numerical Modelling. (vii) Experience in the use and application of AI/ML techniques for practical use.
Job Responsibilities	:	(i) Development of applications and draft specifications to benchmark phased acquisition/upgradation of HPCS/ Computer network/High performance storage systems.
		(ii) Organization of training/ workshops on HPCS. (iii)Porting and optimization of numerical models in high performance computing environment and application of AI/ML for societal applications. (iv) Working with Computer Network, Development/maintenance of computer applications and monitoring the Service Level agreements of various IT contracts.

Post Code		:	06
Name of the Post		:	Project Scientist-I
Number of Post		:	03 [UR]
Age limit (as on the date of closure of application)			Up to 35 years
		:	Rs. 56,000/- + HRA, increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience subject to performance review
	Emoluments per month
Essential Qualification		:	(i) Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Computer Science or Computer Applications/ Information Technology or equivalent

		subject with at least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) at the qualifying degree level. OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology from a recognized University in Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks (equivalent CGPA) at the qualifying degree level. For General and OBC Category: Minimum 60% aggregate mark (equivalent CGPA) in the qualifying examination is essential. For SC/ST/Physically Challenged (PC) Category: Minimum 55% aggregate mark (equivalent CGPA) in qualifying examination is essential.
Desirable Qualification	:	Candidates with master’s degree in science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering with bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology. Good working knowledge of programming languages viz. FORTRAN/ C/ Python, etc. and work experience of UNIX / LINUX in High Performance Computing Systems (HPCS). Good knowledge and working experience in data analysis tools viz, GrADS/IDL/ MATLAB/Ferret/R/JAVA/leaflet/CDO /NCO/CDAT etc (iv) Good knowledge of the use and application of AI/ML techniques for practical use.
Job Responsibilities	:	Organization of training/ workshops on HPCS. Porting and optimization of numerical models in high performance computing environment and application of AI/ML for societal applications. Working with Computer Network, Development/maintenance of computer applications and monitoring the Service Level agreements of various IT contracts.

Job/Position Description-

NCMRWF is looking for eligible candidates to fill up various project posts under its four projects (i) Numerical Modelling of Weather and Climate (NMWC), (ii) BCWC, (iii) Monsoon Mission-III and (iv) HPC to carry out research and development work on data assimilation and processing, remote sensing data application and utilization, numerical modeling of atmosphere, land and ocean, coupled modeling, ensemble prediction system, diagnostic and validation of model, development of model based applications. The posts are purely on a contractual basis, extendable maximum up to March 2026, on a year-to-year basis, based on satisfactory performance of candidate, at the end of each financial year. All positions are for Indian nationals only.

The list of short-listed candidates for the selection interviews and the date of interview will be published on NCMRWF web page (https://www.ncmrwf.gov.in/vacancy.php).

How to Apply-

Candidates are required to apply ONLINE via the following link (https://vacancies.incois.gov.in/jobs/ncmrwf0723/home.jsp). No other means/mode of application will be accepted. Last Date for submission of online application: Within 21 days of the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News