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Icts; India; On-site; INR 472,235 - 565,644; Full time

Job summary

The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) is seeking a Scientific Assistant - Labs in Bengaluru. The role involves maintaining lab equipment, developing table-top experiments for teaching and research, and managing equipment procurement. Candidates should have an M.Sc. in Physics or relevant qualifications, with at least 2 years of experience in a Physics or Research lab. The position is temporary, with a consolidated salary of Rs. 46,500 per month and a maximum tenure of 1 year, depending on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Physics/Research Labs.
• Familiarity with installation and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Strong interest in conducting experiments and working with students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of personal computers and applications

Experience in Physics/Research labs

Ability to design and develop experiments

Good communication skills

Education

M.Sc. in Physics

Science Graduate or SSC/HSC and Diploma in Engineering

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 ‘Scientific Assistant - Labs (Temporary)’.

Science Graduate (60%) OR SSC/HSC and Diploma in Engineering (60%).

Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.

Minimum 2 years of experience Physics/ Research Labs.

M.Sc. in Physics from a recognized university/institute.

Minimum two years 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.

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

Rs. 46,500/ month (Consolidated).

Tenure

This is a temporary, fixed tenure post. Initial appointment will be for six months which may be extended upto 1 year maximum depending upon the individual’s performance and the requirements of the Centre. Selected candidate will be required to join immediately.

Upper Age Limit

28 years (as on 1st Jan. 2019).

Location

ICTS campus, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru (please report at the main reception on arrival).