(NRDMS), Department of Science and Technology

DEPARTMENT OF FUTURES STUDIES
SCHOOL OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
(University with Potential for Excellence)
Madurai – 625 021
Applications are invited for the following purely on temporary positions in the Natural
Resources Data Management System (NRDMS), Department of Science and Technology, Government of
India funded project entitled “An Assessment of Soil Erosion and remedial measures in parts of Upper
Vaigai River basin of Tamil Nadu State using Remote Sensing and GIS” to work under the guidance of
Dr.R.Rajkumar, Principal Investigator, Department of Futures Studies, School of Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021.
1. Junior Research Fellow: 1 No.
i.
Essential Qualifications for JRF: 1. M.Sc., in Geology/Geography/ ERAC/Rural Development with
knowledge and practical experience in GIS and Remote sensing having 60% marks or
equivalent grade. Candidates having qualified and a valid NET or GATE with at least one year
of research experience using GIS and Remote Sensing. Above stated experience during
M.Sc., dissertation also would also be considered.
ii. Emoluments: Rs.12, 000/- pm for 1st & 2nd years and Rs.14, 000/-pm for 3rd year.
iii. Desirable Qualification(s): Preferences will be given to candidate who will be a good knowledge
in GIS &RS software applications, well experience in using Total Station. DGPS and GPS.
Candidate should travel to field extensively.
The staff will be selected as per the norms.
Candidates with strong aptitude for research will be encouraged to register for Ph.D. degree
2. Field Assistant: 1 No.
i.
Minimum Qualification: M.Sc., in Rural Development/Geography/Geology/Earth
Science/ERAC/ Development Studies with 55% marks
ii.
Emoluments: Rs.8000/- pm consolidated
iii.
Desirable: Preference will be given to candidate who will be experienced in using GIS
software, GPS, total station, two/four wheeler driving and willing to travel to study
area.
Place of Posting: Department of Futures Studies, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Madurai
Kamaraj University, Madurai-625021. Tamil Nadu
Note:
1. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
2. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding
agency particularly applicable to the said project.
3. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities /
Institutions.
4.
Application should be typed on A4 plain paper in the format given below. It should be
supported with a passport size photograph along with attested copies of educational
qualifications etc., and should be sent to, “Dr.R.Rajkumar, Assistant Professor, Principal
Investigator, DST Research Project, Department of Futures Studies, Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai – 623 021, Madurai District, Tamilnadu in a cover superscribed
“Application for Junior Research Fellow/ Field Assistant” so as to reach on or before
27-01-2015 at 5 00 pm.
5. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and mere possession of the same does not
entitle candidates to be called for interview.
6. An entrance test may be conducted for the candidates of Junior Research Fellows before
interview.
7. Incomplete applications or applications received after prescribed time limit shall not be
entertained.
8.
No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the Interview.
9.
The application can be downloaded from the website, www.mkuniversity.org.
10. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
FORMAT OF APPLICATION
Affix passport size
photograph
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Post applied for
Name in full (in Block Letters)
Father’s Name
Date of Birth
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Nationality
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6
Religion
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7
Whether belongs to
(Strike out Whichever is not applicable)
: SC / ST / MBC / BC / PH / General
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Whether documentary proof
from appropriate authority in
support of your claim being /
SC/ST/MBC/BC/PH is enclosed
(Please tick)
Address for correspondence
(in block letters with pin code)
Permanent address
(in block letters)
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Date
Month
Year
Yes / No
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11. Educational qualifications (in chronological order from 10th Standard onwards)
Sl. No.
Courses passed
University / Institution
/ Board
Year of Passing
Subject taken
Result
with
Division / Class
12. Professional Training:
S.No
Organization
Period
Details of Training
13. Employment records (in chronological order, starting with the first job)
Name and address
employer / institution
of Period of service
Designation of post held Nature of work and level
and scale of pay
of responsibilities
14. Present Employment:
i)
Permanent/Temporary/Ad-hoc
:
ii)
Scale of Pay and Basic Pay
(Revised /Pre-revised)
: Rs.
iii)
Other allowances excluding
iv)
Total Salary (ii + iii)
: Rs.
: Rs
15. Details of research Work/experience if any,
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16. Field of special interest
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Any other information you may like to add
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Declaration
I certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and
belief and nothing has been concealed / distorted. If at any time I am found to have concealed, distorted
any material / information, my appointment shall be liable to summary termination without notice /
compensation.
Place:
Date:
Signature of the Candidate