Indian Institute of Astrophysics Invites Application for Research Trainee Recruitment 2021

Vacancy Circular No:

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
invites applications for recruitment of Research Trainee

Research Trainee

Number of Vacancy: 2 Posts

Educational Qualification: M.Sc

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is an autonomous academic national institution under Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India dedicated to research in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Allied Sciences & Technology. The Institute has its main campus in Koramangala, Bangalore and CREST Campus at Hosakote, Bangalore. It operates field stations at Kavalur & Kodaikanal in Tamilnadu, Gauribidanur in Karnataka, and Leh/Hanle in Union Territory of Ladakh. Online applications are invited from eligible, young, bright and highly motivated individuals for the following position to work at Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO), Kavalur

Advt. No.IIA/18/2021

1. Name of the position : Research Trainee (Observations)

2. No. of position : Two

3. Remuneration : Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated)

4. Place of Posting : VBO, Kavalur

5. Qualification : MSc in Physics / Astrophysics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University/Institution.

6. Experience :

a) Essential: One year experience in college/ university laboratory or in a research laboratory of a Research & Development organization.

b) Desirable: Exposure to astronomical telescopes, observations, data handling.

7. Job Description : The positions are for carrying out astronomical observations with telescopes at night. The candidates should be fit enough and willing to work full night (up to 12 hours).