Faculty Position (Observatory) at NCRA -TIFR

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Archive Date: 
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
City: 
Pune
State/Province: 
Maharashtra
Country: 
India
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Faculty positions (Observatory Support) at NCRA-TIFR:      The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR) invites applications for permanent faculty positions in the area of observatory support. Research activities at NCRA-TIFR are centred on radio astronomy, where the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope is a major international facility. These positions are meant primarily for telescope support activities. The successful candidates would be expected to spend about 75% of their time on activities like user support, telescope operations, and instrumentation debugging and commissioning tests, with the remaining 25% meant for research in astronomy. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy or a related subject, a good understanding of radio telescopes and instrumentation, and significant experience in handling radio astronomical data.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research plan, proposed contributions to support activities and the names of three or more referees, and should be sent by e-mail to the Centre Director, NCRA-TIFR, at the e-mail address [email protected]. Please specify clearly in the application that it is for a faculty position in the area of observatory support. While applications are invited throughout the year, they will be processed   two or three times a year.  The deadline for receipt of applications for the next screening is November 30, 2016.   Additional information can be obtained by writing to [email protected].

The salary of entry-level faculty members, i.e. those joining after a few years of post-doctoral research, is in the pay scale of INR 15,600-39,100 to 37,400-67,000 (the total monthly emoluments assuming an off campus residence are between  INR 89,000/- to 1,25,000/-).   The pay scales are likely to be revised upward shortly.  Faculty members are also entitled to on-campus housing  (subject to availability; staff staying off campus are entitled to a House  Rent Allowance) and health care benefits.  Candidates with appropriate  experience can be considered  for higher levels with a higher salary.

Included Benefits: 

(1) Medical coverage for the staff member and immediate family.
(2) Retirement and pension benefits.
(3) Medical leave, vacation leave, maternity and paternity leave.
(4) On-campus housing, subject to availability, or a house-rent allowance.
(5) Leave encashment.

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Attention To: 
Prof. S.K.Ghosh
Title: 
Centre Director, NCRA-TIFR
Institution/Company: 
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
Street Line 1: 
Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind PO
Street Line 2: 
S.P.Pune University Campus
City: 
Pune
State/Province: 
Maharashtra
Zip/Postal Code: 
411007
Country: 
India
Phone: 
+9102025719111
FAX: 
+9102025697257
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