Krea University
Job title: Junior Research Fellow
Project and job description:
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow under the project titled ‘Early Morning Ionosphere-Thermosphere System (EMITS): Knowledge gaps and Importance in the low and midlatitudes’ funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India.
The aim of the project is to investigate the Early Morning Ionosphere-Thermosphere System (EMITS) in the low and midlatitudes using a diverse variety of observational datasets from ground and space. Historical datasets from past satellite missions, present observations from space and ground will all be used to study the processes and responses of EMITS to different geophysical conditions in the early morning local times.
The candidate should be passionate about research, assist in gathering and analyzing datasets, write results into articles and reports, and support overall administrative and research activities of the project wherever required.
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc./BS-MS/Four-year B.Sc.(Honours) in Physics, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Space Physics, Geophysics, or a related discipline.
Desirable Skills: Proficiency in Matlab or Python programming, Knowledge on Atmospheric Science, Space physics or Plasma physics.
Job Location: Sri City
Salary: Rs. 37000/- per month, consolidated
Additional benefits: The selected candidate may register for Ph.D. Based on their performance, the institute may extend financial support until the completion of Ph.D. degree (not beyond 48 months including the period under ANRF project).
How to apply? Interested candidates may apply by sending a single PDF file containing their cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and scanned copies of marksheets and certificates to [email protected] with the subject line ‘JRF application for EMITS project’. Candidates interested and motivated to pursue Ph.D. are encouraged to apply. For any inquiries regarding the project and nature of research, please email [email protected] (please do not send applications to this email id).
Deadline: 7 June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding further examination and interview.