ANRF Junior Research Fellow

This role is ideal for highly motivated and academically strong candidates holding a Master's degree (M.Sc./M.Tech./BS-MS) in Applied Geophysics, Applied Geology, Petroleum Exploration, or Earth Science, who have also qualified GATE/CSIR-UGC NET. Candidates with a keen interest in natural hydrogen mapping, remote sensing, geophysical data analysis, and AI/ML applications in geoscience, along with some field survey experience, will find this position particularly suitable. The project offers an opportunity to contribute to significant research and potentially pursue a PhD.

Candidates who do not possess a Master's degree in the specified fields or have not qualified GATE/CSIR-UGC NET should not apply, as these are essential qualifications. Individuals seeking a permanent government position will find this role unsuitable, as it is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration of two years. Those looking for managerial or administrative roles will also not be a good fit, as the position is research-intensive.

Working as a Junior Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, a premier institute of national importance, offers significant academic prestige and a strong foundation for a research career. This project specifically focuses on natural hydrogen mapping, an emerging area of geoscience, providing valuable experience in a cutting-edge field. While the position is temporary, it provides an excellent pathway for PhD enrollment at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and builds a robust profile for future academic or research roles in government or private sectors.