The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics Pune – SRF

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics Pune – SRF

About The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics Pune – SRF
Senior Research Fellowship in Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) at IUCAA, Pune

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellowship for a period of one year, extendable up to three years based on performance of the candidate and the availability of funds.

Job description:

The successful candidates will primarily work on the development and integration of the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard the Aditya-L1 mission. SUIT will be observing the Sun between 200-400 nm and will be providing full disk continuous observations of the Sun from the L1 point. We are the PI institute for the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard Aditya-L1 mission of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) that will be launched in 2021.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates with first class degree in M.Sc. (Physics) with at least two years of experience in astronomical Instrumentation.

Essential Qualification:

1. Experience on Zemax software for optics
2. Designing and development of astronomical instrumentation
3. Optics alignment and integration for astronomical instrument

Remuneration/Fellowship:

The selected candidates will be appointed with a full-time temporary contract. The salary will be INR 35,000/- per month during the first three years. All other benefits are as per IUCAA norms.

Application Deadline: October 10, 2021

How to apply:

Candidates must submit the following documents on or before October 10th, 2021 for full consideration.

1. A Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of interest in Solar Astronomy and instrumentation (Max 1 page)
3. Two letters of recommendations sent directly by the persons recommending the candidate

All the documents must be sent to the following E-mail address: aocp(at)iucaa.in

Please Mention the subject as: “Application for SRF position”

Information Document

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