Institute of Physics Invites Application for Research Associate Recruitment 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Institute Of Physics Bhubaneswar (IOP Bhubaneswar)
invites applications for recruitment of Research Associate

Research Associate

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

Educational Qualification: M.Phil/Ph.D

Applications are invited for a Research Associate (RA) position to work on a DST-SERB sponsored research project titled “Landscape of Beyond the Standard Model Physics at Neutrino Experiments”. This project is a part of the DST Swarnajayanti Fellowship (2019 - 2020) awarded to Prof. Sanjib Kumar Agarwalla at Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar.

1. Position: Research Associate

2. Essential and Desirable Qualifications:

(i) The applicant must have obtained a Ph.D. degree in Physics from a recognized Institute/University with expertise in High Energy Particle Physics. In-depth knowledge on various cutting-edge research topics in Neutrino Physics will be preferable. Programming skills in C++/Root/GLoBES and a familiarity with Unix/Linux based operating systems will be added advantages.

(ii) Those who are about to submit their thesis or have already submitted their thesis, but yet to obtain their Ph.D. degree, can also apply. Apart from his/her own research work, it is expected that the candidate will participate in various academic activities such as assisting young Ph.D. students of the group in their research work, arranging weekly group meetings, giving regular talks/seminars, delivering lectures on pedagogical/advanced research topics.

3. Fellowship and Allowances: As per the existing guidelines issued by the DST-SERB and Institute of Physics (IOP). For details, click here. Accommodation inside the campus is subject to availability. House Rent Allowance (HRA) would be given at a permissible rate for the candidates staying outside the campus.

4. Duration: Initial appointment of the RA will be for two years, extendable for one more year depending upon the performance of the candidate and available funding. The candidate is supposed to give review seminars twice in a year and progress report should be submitted every six months. The project position is co-terminus with the above project.