National Centre for Radio Astrophysics
Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research
Pune
University Campus, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007,
India
Telephone
+ 91 020 2571 9000, 2571 9111; Fax +91 020 2569
2149 ; E-mail: res@ncra.tifr.res.in
Appointment of Research Trainee
1. Research Trainee (1 Post - Unreserved; HQ: Pune)
NCRA-TIFR
is
seeking highly motivated
candidate
to
work
on state-of-the-art
instrumentation
and software
development for the Giant Metrewave Radio
Telescope
(including
research
on
receivers,
control
systems, algorithms,
digital signal processing,
etc), while also working for a
Ph.D.
in
astronomy.
Educational qualification: 1st class B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Communication, Mechanical, or Control and Instrumentation branches, or M.Sc. in Physics. Those appearing, or who have just appeared, for the qualifying exams may also apply.
Stipend:
A
fixed monthly stipend of Rs.
12,000
during
the initial one-year training period as a
Research
Trainee (bond applicable).
On
successful completion
of the training, the trainee will
be
appointed
as a Research Associate (regular post) in the grade PB-3
Rs. 15,600-39,100
+ Grade Pay 5,400
(plus allowances), with an initial one-year
probation.
Age: Below 25 years on August 1, 2010. Age relaxation as per GOI rules applies to SC / ST / OBC / PH candidates applying for the post.
General: Candidates are liable to be transferred to other Centres or Field stations of the institute. Candidates called for the written test and interview will be reimbursed 2nd class (non-AC) train fare.
Application
Format: The application form and confidential assessment
form can be downloaded from here
1. doc format or
2. pdf format.
Two confidential assessment forms are to be
filled, signed, and sealed by the assessors, and sent with your
application to The Administrative Officer, National Centre for
Radio Astrophysics (TIFR), Post Bag 3, Ganeshkind , Pune
University Campus, Pune – 411 007, so as to reach us
by 22nd March 2010