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The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR), a premier research centre (an Autonomous, Grant-in-Aid Institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India), invites highly motivated and self-driven individuals for the following positions under the project “Turbulent dynamics and energy cascades of internal gravity waves.”

1.Postdoctoral Researcher

Number of positions: 01

Project: Turbulent dynamics and energy cascades of internal gravity waves

This project aims to identify the detailed pathways internal gravity waves take to go from large forcing scales to small dissipative scales. The research will be interdisciplinary in nature and will involve the usage of applied mathematical techniques, high resolution numerical simulations, and big data management. Direct numerical simulations and reduced model development will be pursued as part of this research. 

Essential qualification:

PhD from a recognized university in Atmosphere-Ocean Science/Applied and Computational Mathematics/Engineering/Physics/or similar related disciplines.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

1. Experience working with high resolution numerical simulations in HPC environments along with big data management. 

2. A solid foundation in fluid dynamics, geophysical fluid dynamics, physical oceanography, or related disciplines.

3. Published papers in refereed journals focusing on atmosphere-ocean-climate, fluid dynamics, applied and computational mathematics, or related disciplines. 

Salary

House Rent Allowance (HRA): The postdoctoral candidate is eligible for Housing Rent Allowance (HRA) as per norms.

Medical Benefits: The postdoctoral researcher will be entitled to medical benefits as per norms.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must email a single pdf containing the below documents in the order given below to jimthomas@icts.res.in by 24/11/2025.

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing the academic path, relevant graduate courses, research projects, and academic achievements.

2. Research statement explaining how the applicant’s background and previous research experiences make the person a good fit for the position advertised. 

3. Copies of one or two papers/pre-prints based on the applicant’s previous research.

4. A sample code written in a programming language of the applicant’s choice. This code must be well commented and should demonstrate the applicant’s proficiency in writing codes. Codes may be in Python, C, Fortran, etc. 

In addition to above, the applicant must arrange two reference letters to be sent to jimthomas@icts.res.in by the application deadline.  

Initial appointment will be for a period of one year, with renewal up to two more years subject to competitive performance and continuing project funding.
 

2. Senior Research Fellow

Number of positions: 01

Project: Turbulent dynamics and energy cascades of internal gravity waves

This project aims to identify the detailed pathways internal gravity waves take to go from large forcing scales to small dissipative scales. The research will be interdisciplinary in nature and will involve the usage of applied mathematical techniques, high resolution numerical simulations, and big data management. Direct numerical simulations and reduced model development will be pursued as part of this research. 

Essential qualifications:

1. Masters degree in Atmosphere-Ocean Science/Mathematics/Engineering/Physics/or related disciplines.

2. Working knowledge in the area of partial differential equations, ideally confirmed by graduate or undergraduate courses taken.

3. At least one year research experience in fluid dynamics, geophysical flows, computational modeling, data-driven research, or related areas.

4. Proficiency in scientific programming with working knowledge in Python.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

1. Experience working with big data.

2. Working knowledge in data-driven modeling. 

3. At least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal. 

Maximum monthly salary : Rs. 42,000 + HRA as per norms 

Medical Benefits: The senior research fellow will be entitled to medical benefits as per norms.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must email a single pdf containing the below documents in the order given below to jimthomas@icts.res.in by 24/11/2025.

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing the academic path, relevant graduate and undergraduate courses, research projects, and academic achievements.

2. Research statement explaining how the applicant’s background and previous research experiences make the person a good fit for the position advertised. 

3. Copies of one or two papers/pre-prints based on the applicant’s previous research.

4. A sample code written in a programming language of the applicant’s choice. This code must be well commented and should demonstrate the applicant’s proficiency in writing codes. Codes may be in Python, C, Fortran, etc. 

Initial appointment will be for a period of one year, with renewal up to two more years subject to competitive performance and continuing project funding.

The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for the selection process to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than those prescribed in the advertisement. Mere fulfilling the essential and desirable qualifications and experience will not entitle an applicant to be called for the selection process. More positions may also be filled through this advertisement. The Institute reserves the right not to fill any/some position herein advertised.

Before applying for the position, the candidate should ensure that they fulfill the eligibility and other criteria. The competent authority would be free to reject applications not fulfilling the requisite criteria, at any stage of the selection process.