Position: Research Associate-I
Project Title: Testing the nature of compact objects and theories beyond general relativity through Gravitational Wave observations
Tenure of Project: 2 years from the date of joining as RA-I, subject to an evaluation after one year and availability of funds as per the rules of the Institute.
Research Area: Observational aspects of gravitational wave physics and their implications for determining the nature of compact objects in our universe.
Essential Qualifications: A candidate should have a first or high second class M.Sc. degree in Physics with minimum average of 55% marks in B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. examination along with good overall academic record and has obtained Ph.D., with research experience supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of gravitational physics. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in numerical analysis involving gravitational waves.
Fellowship: A selected candidate holding a Ph.D. degree at the time of joining will receive the fellowship of the RA-I position from the date of joining (Rs. 58,000/- + HRA as per the rules of the Institute).
Age: The upper age limit shall be 35 years as of the last date of application with usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/differently abled candidates. Age relaxation may also be given to outstanding candidates or candidates with relevant experience.
How to apply: The candidates may apply only via email to tpsc@iacs.res.in with complete Curriculum Vitae (which should include e-mail address, date of birth, contact number, permanent residential address and list of publications) as well as a research statement, which includes future research plans. Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to tpsc@iacs.res.in. The selected candidates will be intimidated about the interview date and venue by email. Self attested scanned copies of all the certificates/credentials must be submitted and the original certificates/credentials must be presented for verification while appearing for the interview.
The subject line of the e-mail should be Full Name of the Candidate followed by “Application for RA-I position followed by the advertisement number”. The following faculty member may be contacted for any further query.
Sumanta Chakraborty,
Assistant Professor,
School of Physical Sciences,
IACS, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700 032,
Phone: +91-33-2473-4971; Extn.:2281
Email: tpsc@iacs.res.in
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview schedule.
Last date for apply:13.12.2024
For more details click here: Click