IUCAA-NCRA Radio Physics Lab

Applications are invited for two Research Trainee positions, for a period of one year maximum (up to 31st March, 2017), in the research projects conducted by the principal investigator (PI) Prof. Joydeep Bagchi at IUCAA. The positions are funded by the IUCAA-NCRA Radio Physics Lab project (RPL) and are available immediately.

Eligibility Criteria 

1. B.E./B.Tech degree by March 2016 in a relevant branch of Electronics/Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication Engineering with 58% aggregate marks (or equivalent) or more. 

2. For the first position the candidate must have a proven track record and practical work experience in Antenna Design, Radio Frequency (RF) circuit design, test and calibration of RF circuits, and familiarity with radio communication techniques, signal processing and data analysis is essential. A practical handson knowledge of basic radio astronomy receivers and antenna design in this area will be an added advantage. 

3. For the second position the candidate must have a proven track record and practical work experience in optical communication, opto-electronics, lasers and polarized light optics, and familiarity with high fidelity optical communication methods, modulation/demodulation theory and signal processing is required. A practical hands-on knowledge of basic astronomy and electronic circuits related to astronomical observations will be an added advantage. 

4. Good oral and written communication skills in English. 

Offer 

● The job is offered strictly for a period of maximum one year (up to March 2017). 

● Monthly fellowship of Rs. 12,500 (fixed). 

● No On-campus accommodation is available. No HRA will be provided. 

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply with a complete curriculum vitae and a description of research interests, by email to Mr. Santosh Khadilkar at aocp@iucaa.in. In email applications, please mention in the subject line ‘Application for Research Trainee: IUCAANCRA Radio Physics Lab’ . 

Deadline for submission : March, 21, 2016.

Job description 

The main focus of the successful candidate will be to carry out the research, developmental and analysis work related to the ongoing research projects in the field of Antenna design, RF and Optical Communication, Polarized Light and related fields. The selected candidate will also be required to take part and assist in the day-today academic and educational activities of the IUCAA Radio Physics Lab. 

Inquiries :

 For further inquiries, please contact Mr. Santosh Khadilkar at aocp@iucaa.in