| Job Title: Faculty positions in Observatory Support at NCRA-TIFR Job Category(s) : Faculty Member Job Description : 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 dirncra@ncra.tifr.res.in. Please specify clearly in the application that it is for a faculty position in the area of observatory support. The next deadline for applications is November 30, 2024. Additional information can be obtained by writing to dirncra@ncra.tifr.res.in. The monthly salary of entry-level faculty members, i.e. those joining after a few years of post-doctoral research, is roughly (assuming an off-campus residence) in the range (roughly) INR 1,56,960/- to 1,70,460/-. 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. Current benefits include : (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 : 2024-11-30 Institutional URL with the announcement : http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/ncra/opportunities/faculty-positions/observatory-support Announcement Brochure/Poster : N/A Name of the Contact Person : Yashwant Gupta Affiliation of the Contact Person : National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune Email of the Contact Person : dirncra@ncra.tifr.res.in Other Remarks : N/A |