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 1 2 3 4 Post applied for Name in full (in Block Letters) Father’s Name Date of Birth : : : : 5 Nationality : 6 Religion : 7 Whether belongs to (Strike out Whichever is not applicable) : SC / ST / MBC / BC / PH / General 8 9 10 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) : Date Month Year Yes / No : : 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, : 16. Field of special interest : 17 Any other information you may like to add : 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