Recruitment of Junior Research Fellow for the project “Study of Structure of our Galaxy using Ultraviolet Star counts of GALEX and UVIT – ASTROSAT Surveys”

National Institute Of Technology

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROURKELA 769 008 (ODISHA)

SPONSORED RESEARCH, INDUSTRIAL CONSULTANCY & CONTINUING EDUCATION

ADVT NO: NITR/SR/17/PH/003/201 Dated: 18.06.2017

Applications are invited on prescribed format for the temporary post of Junior Research Fellow in a ISRO-RESPOND funded research project entitled Study of Structure of our Galaxy using Ultraviolet Star counts of GALEX and UVIT ASTROSAT Surveys in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. The research project is in collaboration with Prof. D. K. Ojha, TIFR, Mumbai. The JRF will be frequently traveling to TIFR in relation to the project.

1.

Name of the Temporary Post

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Junior Research Fellow 01

2.

Name of the Research Project

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Study of Structure of our Galaxy using Ultraviolet Star counts of GALEX and UVIT ASTROSAT Surveys.

3.

Name of the Sponsoring Agency

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ISRO-RESPOND, Department of Space, Government of India.

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Tenure of the Project

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03 Years (May, 2017 May, 2020)

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Tenure of the Assignment

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03 years, Can be extended annually till completion of the project, subject to satisfactory performance.

6

Job Description

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To work on GALEX and UVIT observed data and Simulations.

Selected candidate may be allowed to enroll in the PhD program as per institute rules.

7.

Consolidated monthly compensation / Fellowship

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Rs. 25000/- per month + 10% H.R.A* for the first 2 years. Rs. 28000/- per month + 10% H.R.A* for the 3rd year.

*H.R.A will be provided if permitted to stay outside NIT campus.

8.

Essential Qualifications and experience

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M.Sc in Physics with at least 65% marks or 7/10 CGPA. A valid GATE/CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship)/JEST.

9.

Desirable Qualifications/ Experiences

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Knowledge in Astrophysics.

10.

Accommodation

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Bachelor accommodation in the Institute may be provided

subject to availability.

  1. For technical information on the project, the candidate may contact the Principal Investigator at the following address:

    Name : Dr. Ananta C. Pradhan

    Address : Department of Physics & Astronomy.

    National Institute of Technology, Rourkela-769 008

    Telephone No : +91 - 661-2462735 (O), +91-7894252258

    E-mail : pradhana@nitrkl.ac.in/acp.phy@gmail.com

    Eligible candidates may apply in the prescribed format(http://www.nitrkl.ac.in/Jobs_Tenders/5ProjectFellowships/Default.aspx) affixed with colored photographs to be submitted in duplicate along with photo copies of relevant certificates, grade/ mark sheets, publications etc., to Asst. Registrar, SRICCE, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela769 008 on or before 07.06.2017. The cover should be super- scribed clearly the post applied for & Name of the Project. Shortlisted candidates will be informed for the date of interview. Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee invitation to the interview. Candidates will be short listed based on merit and need of the project. Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee invitation to the interview. Candidates will be short listed based on merit and need of the project.

    Asst. Registrar(SRICCE)

    Copy to: 1) All Heads of the Departments, NIT, Rourkela for publication on Departmental Notice Boards.

    1. Prof. Ananta C. Pradhan, Principal Investigator with a request to give wide publicity to advertisement.

    2. Head of the Department, Physics & Astronomy

    3. Project file.



Important Dates

Start Date End Date
Notification Issued 18-Jun-2017
Applications 07-Jun-2017


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  • Organization : National Institute Of Technology
  • Organization City, State : rourkela, odisha
  • Organization Website : http://www.nitrkl.ac.in
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