Postdoctoral Researcher and Senior Research Fellow

Icts; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Rent Allowance (HRA)

Medical Benefits

Job summary

A premier research center is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher and Senior Research Fellow focusing on turbulent dynamics of internal gravity waves. Key qualifications include a PhD or Masters in relevant fields, experience with numerical simulations and programming. The role offers competitive salaries starting at Rs. 58,000 plus HRA for the Postdoctoral Researcher. Interested candidates should apply via email with specified documents.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognized university in relevant disciplines.
• At least one year research experience in fluid dynamics or related areas.
• Experience working in HPC environments along with big data management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on turbulent dynamics of internal gravity waves.
• Perform direct numerical simulations and develop reduced models.
• Write well-commented code demonstrating proficiency.

Skills

Experience with high resolution numerical simulations

Foundation in fluid dynamics

Published papers in refereed journals

Working knowledge of partial differential equations

Proficiency in scientific programming

Experience working with big data

Education

PhD in Atmosphere-Ocean Science/Applied Mathematics/Engineering/Physics

Masters degree in Atmosphere-Ocean Science/Mathematics/Engineering/Physics

Tools

Python

C

Fortran

Job description

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.”

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.

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

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Experience working with high resolution numerical simulations in HPC environments along with big data management.
• A solid foundation in fluid dynamics, geophysical fluid dynamics, physical oceanography, or related disciplines.
• Published papers in refereed journals focusing on atmosphere‑ocean‑climate, fluid dynamics, applied and computational mathematics, or related disciplines.

Years and Salary

• 1st Year – Rs. 58,000/ + HRA
• 2nd Year – Rs. 61,000/ + HRA
• 3rd Year – Rs. 67,000/ + HRA

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:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing the academic path, relevant graduate courses, research projects, and academic achievements.
• Research statement explaining how the applicant’s background and previous research experiences make the person a good fit for the position advertised.
• Copies of one or two papers/pre‑prints based on the applicant’s previous research.
• 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.
• Additionally, the applicant must arrange two reference letters to be sent to [e-mail] by the application deadline.

Interested candidates must email a single pdf containing the above documents in the order given below to [e-mail] by 24/11/2025.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Proficiency in scientific programming with working knowledge in Python.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Experience working with big data.
• 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:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing the academic path, relevant graduate and undergraduate courses, research projects, and academic achievements.
• Research statement explaining how the applicant’s background and previous research experiences make the person a good fit for the position advertised.
• Copies of one or two papers/pre‑prints based on the applicant’s previous research.
• 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.

Interested candidates must email a single pdf containing the above documents in the order given below to [e-mail] by 24/11/2025.

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.