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Advt. for Project Scientist (Three Positions, On a contract basis)

Aryabhatta Research Institute of observational sciencES (ARIES) invites Online- application for the post of Project Scientist for 3.6m Devasthal optical telescope (DOT) instrumentation projects.

Background:

3.6m DOT is the biggest national facility where observers from India and abroad can apply, compete, and observe their science cases. To cater to the observation demands of astronomers and boost the scientific output of the 3.6 m DOT, we are projecting a pool of experienced contractual staff to participate in developing future instruments for DOT and streamline the telescope's and related instruments’ operations, maintenance, and data support.

 

Objectives of the position:

The main objective of these employees will be as follows:
  • Development and commissioning of the future instruments for 3.6 m DOT
  • Data quality verification and providing science-ready data to the observers.
  • Data logging and archiving.
  • Developing and updating manuals.
  • Implement novel data analysis tools, including backend and frontend development of web pages, pipelines, databases, and web applications (GUI, etc) for the 3.6m DOT and related instruments.
  • Participation in the observatory's science cases and publication through the 3.6m DOT facility.
  • Supporting the night-time observations of the astronomers with a future goal of running this facility in service mode for the outstation observers as and when required.
  • Organizing workshops/tutorials related to 3.6 m DOT and its back-end instruments.
  • Involvement in the maintenance/upgradation of the 3.6m DOT and related instruments.
  • Work synergistically with the engineering and scientific team of 3.6m DOT to develop and implement web applications and tools on the 3.6m DOT webpage.
  • Involvement in the calibration, commission, and testing of the back-end instruments.
  • Software operations, maintenance, and development for the evolution of the system and tools for the proposal to DTAC.
  • Support 3.6m DOT team activities, including reports, conferences, public outreach,  sciences, and training activities.
  • Involvement in the maintenance/upgrade of the 3.6 m DOT along with instruments and other sub-systems (weather station, dome control, all-sky monitoring system, etc).

Number of Positions:

Minimum three (The number of positions in each scientific or engineering cadre is flexible and will depend on the number of suitable applicants and their expertise).

 

Qualification and Experience:

S.No

Manpower Position

Essential Qualification

Upper Age Limit

(yr)

Monthly Emoluments (Rs.)

 

1

Project Scientist I

Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology/MS from a recognised university or equivalent

35

Rs 56,000/- + HRA, Increment of 5% for every two years of experience subject to performance review

2

Project Scientist II

(i) Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology/MS from a recognized university or equivalent

and

(ii) Three years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services

40

Rs 67,000/- + HRA, Increment of 5% for every two years of experience subject to performance review

3

Project Scientist III

(i) Doctoral Degree in Science or Masters degree in Engineering or Technology/MS from a recognised university or equivalent;

and

(ii) Seven years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services

45

Rs 78,000/- + HRA, Increment of 5% for every two years of experience subject to performance review

  • Desirables:
    1. Experience of observation with world-class observatories.
    2. Proven record of publication of the observational data.
    3. Skill sets for data reduction and pipelining.
    4. Experience in using Python Django development.
    5. MySQL/PostgreSQL Database, SQL programming.
    6. Content Management System.
    7. Setup Python virtual environment & install packages as per the requirement
    8. Website design using HTML, CSS, Javascript, and bootstrap.
    9. Knowledge of Java Enterprise technologies, specifically JSF (Java Server Faccs) and JPA (Java Persistence API).
    10. Basic Knowledge of  Application servers, e.g., Glassfish, Payara, etc. Knowledge of Linux system administration and shell scripting.
  • Tenure:Initially for the period of One (01) year with an option to extend subject to the satisfying performance
  •  Recruitment and Posting :The selected candidate will be recruited by ARIES and will be posted at Devasthal.

 

Additional terms and conditions:

  1. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the selection process, which may be detected at any stage, even after the issue of the appointment letter, the Institute reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or cancel any communication made to the Applicants.
  2. All further amendments/corrigendum, clarifications, communication, etc. related to this Advt. shall be published only on the ARIES website. Candidates should regularly check the ARIES website for the latest updates on this Advt.
  3. Mere possessing the essential qualification will not entitle any candidate to the right to be considered eligible for the post.
  4. All educational/professional/technical qualifications should be from a recognised Board/University.

 

Procedure for selection

  1. Candidates have to apply online using the link provided below
  2. Opening date of the application 24 June 2024 & Closing date of the application 24 July 2024.
  3. The screened candidates will be called for an Interview in ARIES, where they will be screened for interpersonal, work-related technical, and scientific knowledge and communication skills.
  4. Based on the interview performance, the selection will be made.
  5. When joining, the selected candidate must produce all the original mark sheets,  experience certificates, and other relevant documents, failing which his/her candidature shall be cancelled.