Advt: 3/2013

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune [NCRA] of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research [TIFR] [an autonomous institute under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India] is an internationally reputed research institute. NCRA-TIFR is located inside the Pune University Campus. Facilities operated by NCRA-TIFR include, the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) and the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Located about 80 KM north of Pune, GMRT is the world's largest radio telescope at metre wavelengths. NCRA is on the lookout for suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

1. Project Engineer (C) [2 Posts: 1 OBC, 1 UR, HQ:Pune]        Click here to apply online
[TME : Rs 39000 consolidated + 3700 HRA]

Essential Qualification: BE/ B.Tech. in Electronics/ Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized Institute.
1(a) Experience: 2 years of  experience in design, development  and testing of  Radio Frequency circuits and receivers with proficiency in analog and digital electronics and familiarity with laboratory test equipments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and network analyzers, electronic printed circuit boards and motion control systems. 
Candidates with knowledge of programming and familiarity with professional RF design software will be  preferred.

Job Description: He/ She will assist in design, development and testing  of  RF, analog and digital electronics required for  radio astronomy pedagogical experiments required for Radio Physics Laboratory and will assist in procurement of laboratory equipment as well as Radio Physics Laboratory's training programs.

1(b)  Experience: 2 years of  experience in design, development  and testing of Radio Frequency circuits and receivers with proficiency in analog and digital electronics and familiarity with laboratory test equipments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and network analyzers, electronic printed circuit boards.  
Candidates with knowledge of programming and familiarity with professional RF design software  and previous  experience in design of  space-qualified  electronics will be preferred.

Job Description:  He/She will assist in design, development and testing  of  RF, analog and  digital electronics required for proposed  radio astronomy space payloads and assist in technical aspects of the feasibility studies for future radio astronomy experiments from space.  He/She will also assist in collating  material on technical development from collaborating partner institutions and  may have to travel to the   collaborating partner institutions for this purpose.

Age: Below 28 years for UR candidates and below 31 years for OBC candidates (as on 1st July 2013).

2. Project Engineer (C) : [1 post; UR,; HQ: Khodad]         Click here to apply online
[TME: Rs 36500 consolidated + 1800 HRA] 

Essential Qualification: BE/ B.Tech. in Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized Institute.

Experience: 2 years of experience in design, development and testing of analog and digital electronics required for development of science and technology exhibits. Candidates with a flair for science and technology popularization OR having worked at a recognized science museum OR flair for designing easy experiments which demonstrate an important scientific or engineering concept will be preferred. Experience in measurements for Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility will also be preferred.

Job Description: He/ She will assist in procurement of science exhibits and development of new science exhibits for a proposed GMRT Visitor Centre and will assist in all tasks related to design of the Visitor Centre. The candidate might be required to visit science centres in the country and design models which showcase and explain principles in science or technology for visitors ranging from school children to college students. In the construction phase, the candidate might be required to supervise the progress.

Age: Below 28 years (as on 1st July 2013).

3. Project Engineer - C (Motion Control Project): [2 posts; UR,; HQ: Khodad]          Click here to apply online
[TME: Rs. 36500 Consolidated + 1800 HRA] 

Essential Qualification: Candidate must have a BE/ BTech in Electrical/ Instrumentation and Control/ Electronics  Engineering with minimum 60% marks in aggregate.

Experience: Candidate with 2 years of  experience in design, development of electronic printed circuit boards and motion control systems. The skill set should include expertise in analog, power and digital  electronics and embedded systems, and 'C' Programming.

Job Description: A new Next Generation Servo Control System for GMRT antennas is being commissioned. “Motion Control Engineers” are being sought to participate in the manufacture, testing and commissioning of the Brushless drive system, the development of  indigenous Brushless drive and in  development of   innovative methods for integrating feed drive to main-axes Position Control system of GMRT antennas.

Age: Below 28 years (as on 1st July 2013).

4. Project Assistant-B (Scientific):   [1 post; UR, HQ:Pune]         Click here to apply online
[TME : Rs 24,000/- consolidated + 2400 HRA]

Essential Qualification: (a) B.Sc. (Physics/ Electronics) with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized Institute. (b) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.
Desired Qualification: M.Sc. (Physics/ Electronics) with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized Institute.

OR 

Experience: 2 years of experience  and  familiarity  with  programming languages, data analysis on Linux based computer systems , data presentation techniques and software for preparation of scientific reports. Candidates with previous  experience in  a research institution, particularly  in a space project will be  preferred.

Job Description:  He/ She will assist in  analysis and visualization of test  data from prototype built for proposed  space payload, preparation of timely test reports and collating all scientific material required for the feasibility studies for proposed space payloads

Age: Below 28 years (as on 1st July 2013).

Project Appointments are temporary, to be renewed each year, based on a performance review, up to a total period of 3 years. 

Last date for receipt of the applications is 31 October 2013.  Age & Experience will be reckoned as on 1st July 2013.  TME: Total Monthly Emoluments, UR:Unreserved.

How to apply: Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in. Signed application in the prescribed format will also be accepted. This should be sent in a sealed cover superscribing the post applied for on the envelope and sent to the Administrative Officer, NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.  Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. For details such as application format, etc., visit http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in.