IIT Indore Invites Application for Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2022

Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Discipline of Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Engineering (DAASE) at IIT Indore. The JRF is expected to work in a project supported by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) under the RESPOND program. The advertised post is to conduct research for a project titled “A modular and physics-based numerical framework for the inner heliosphere”. The aim of the project is to develop models to unravel the interplay of multi-scalar physical processes within the inner heliosphere using computational and data analytics tools for the purpose of studying space weather effects.

1. Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

2. Duration: The opening position is initially for 1 year with a possibility of further extension based on performance.

3. Emolument: The JRF will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs. 31000 per month + HRA (as per rules)

4. Eligibility: Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Engineering Physics selected through a process described through any one of the following:

(a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE (with a valid GATE score)

(b) The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER.

5. Desired Qualification: The candidate who is well versed with one or more languages like C, C++, and Python will be preferred. Additionally, the candidate having prior experience in working with numerical simulations and associated data analysis related to astrophysics and space science will be desired.

Selection Procedure

1. Interested candidates should ensure that letters of recommendation are sent via email directly by their listed referees to [email protected] before the date of the interview.

2. Venue: Online. Google meet link will be shared only with the shortlisted candidates before the date of the interview.

How to Apply:

For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification