Wadia Institute Of Himalayan, Geology
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is an autonomous research organization under the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, undertaking an advanced level of research in all aspects of the geology and geodynamics of the Himalayas. It has a strong specialization in the areas of Petrology and Geochemistry, Structure and Tectonics, Sedimentology, Geomorphology, Glaciology, Magneto-stratigraphy, Biostratigraphy, Quaternary Geology, environmental geology, Seismology and Geophysics, Geochronology and Thermochronology. To encourage young students/researchers to make careers in emerging areas of earth sciences the Institute also undertakes sponsored projects. Director, WIHG invites Candidates/Applicants for Interviews in the purely temporary/contractual tenured position in the undermentioned projects:
(1) PROJECT NAME: “Development of enhanced landslide detection model from remote sensing imagery through deep learning” under the supervision of Dr. Naveen Chandra, Scientist - B and PI of the project.
(A) Position: Junior Research Fellow (01 Position)
Essential Qualification :1 1st class M.Sc./ M.Sc.(Tech)/ M.Tech from a reputed university/college in Computer Science & Engineering/Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Artificial Intelligence/Data Sciences / Geoinformatics/Geosciences/Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Remote Sensing and GIS/ Environmental Sciences/ Geology. Desirable: Knowledge of working on remote sensing data, GIS, and hazard-assessment studies.
Age Limit: Not exceeding 28 years as of the date of advertisement. Remuneration: Rs. 31,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA @16%. Project Tenure: Upto 23rd January, 2026.
PROJECT NAME: “High-resolution rodent biochronology and vertebrate-based palaeoecology and palaeobiogeography of the Ladakh Molasse Group, North-west Himalaya” under the supervision of Dr. Ningthoujam Premjit Singh, Scientist-B and PI of the project.
(B) Position: Project Associate/ (01 Position)
Essential Qualification :1 1st class M.Sc./ M.Sc.(Tech)/ M.Tech in Geology/ Applied Geology/ Earth Sciences. Desirable: Knowledge/ Experience related to vertebrate paleontology, biostratigraphy, and reconstruction of palaeoecology using stable carbon and oxygen isotopes.
Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years as of the date of advertisement.
Remuneration: Rs. 31,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA @16%. Project Tenure: Upto 25th October 2025.
NOTE:
(i) The qualifications and experience mentioned are of the minimum requirement. The Institute reserves the right to shortlist the candidates based on their merit record, qualifications, experience, and suitability of Project needs.
(ii) The Institute reserves the right not to fill any position if suitable candidates are not found.
(iii) SC/ST and OBC candidates must furnish attested copies of their category certificate issued by the competent authority.
(iv) Column no. 14 of the application proforma is mandatory to fill.
(v) Age relaxation is available as per Govt. of India norms.
(vi) The above-mentioned positions are purely contractual and co-terminus with the tenure of the relevant sponsored project. Under no circumstances regularization of the services of the concerned appointee in the Institute within the sponsored project framework will take place.
(vii) In case the performance of the selected candidate is not found satisfactory, the fellowship shall be terminated at any stage of the project tenure.
(viii) The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.
(ix) No interim inquiries will be entertained. Canvassing in any form and bringing any influence will be treated as a disqualification.
(x) Only selected candidates will be informed about their selection within a fortnight from the date of the interview.
(xi) Incomplete applications, applications not submitted on the prescribed form, or applications not as per any of the conditions of this detailed advertisement notice available on the website of the Institute will be summarily rejected.
(xii) Records of the candidates not selected shall not be preserved beyond six (06) months from the date of declaration of the result of selection.
(xiii) Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post should apply separately for each category of post. Failing which their candidature will be rejected.
(xiv) Candidates shall attend the walk-in interview at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, 33 GMS Road, Dehradun – 248001 on the following date: a. For Position A and B at 9:00 am on 15th March, 2024.
(xv) Candidates attending the interview should come along with a filled application form as available on our website www.wihg.res.in. Self-attested copies of certificates in support of educational qualifications, experience, caste, etc., must also be brought along with the application form. In the case of candidates, belonging to the SC/ST/OBC category, self-attested copies of valid Caste Certificates MUST be submitted with the application forms, failing which the relaxations available will not be allowed. Candidates already working elsewhere MUST route their applications through the proper channel. The Original Certificates may be brought for verification.