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Icts; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier research centre is seeking a Project Lab Assistant to maintain equipment in the MSc. Physics Lab and Research labs. Responsibilities include developing table-top experiments for teaching and research. Candidates must have an M.Sc. in Physics with at least one year of relevant experience. Good communication and documentation skills are essential. This is a one-year contract that may be extended based on performance.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Physics from a recognized university/institute with more than 60% marks.
• Minimum one year of work experience in a similar profile.
• Ability to work with students.
• Familiarity with installation and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of equipment in MSc. Physics Lab and Research labs.
• Develop and set up table-top experiments for teaching and research.
• Take care of procurement and indenting for lab equipment.

Skills

Design and develop table-top experiments

Installation and maintenance of lab equipment

Good communication skills

Documentation skills

Interest in conducting experiments

Education

M.Sc. in Physics

Job description

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research centre (an Autonomous, Grant-in-Aid Institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India) is looking for highly motivated and self-driven individuals to work at the MSc. Physics Lab and the Research Lab at ICTS as a ‘Project Lab Assistant’.

M.Sc. in Physics from a recognized university/institute with more than 60% marks in the aggregate.

Minimum one year of work experience in the similar work profile detailed below.

Interest and ability to design and develop table-top experiments(electronics and computer interfacing) meant for teaching and research.

Familiarity with installation procedures and maintenance of lab equipment.

Strong interest in doing experiments and ability to work with students.

Candidates should have good communication and documentation skills.

Job Profile:

The person will be responsible for the maintenance of the equipment in the MSc. Physics Lab and the Research labs and looking after their operational requirements. He/she will also be involved in developing and setting up of table-top experiments meant for teaching, research and outreach purposes. In addition, the person should also take care of procurement and indenting for various equipment required in the labs.

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualification and as per Centre’s norms. Selected candidate will be required to join as soon as possible.

Tenure: Initial appointment will be for one year which may be extended upto 3 years depending upon the individual’s performance and requirement of the Centre.

Upper Age Limit: 28 years (as on 1st Jan. 2018), may be relaxed based on higher qualifications and/ or experience.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should report for the selection process on 16th July 2018 at 01:00 pm with a copy of their CV and relevant original certificates stating the educational qualifications, experience along with a photocopy of these documents.

Location: ICTS campus, Hesaraghatta, Bangalore (please report at the main reception on arrival).

Candidates may use the ICTS shuttles from the IISc or NCBS campus. The bus schedule is available on the ICTS website.

The Centre reserves the right not to fill any post herein advertised or fill more vacancies. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.