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Academic Support
We are a family of dedicated professionals that assists in the growth and enrichment of each member.
Level: Full-Time Contractual Positions
Reporting to: Faculty Coordinators of the Courses
Duration of the Engagement: Tentatively from March 03, 2025 to May 16, 2025
Last date to apply: January 15, 2025
About us
Foundation Programme
Undergraduate students go through a Foundation Programme in their first year. This includes three interdisciplinary and immersive 4-week courses in the Studio format, referred to as Thematic Studios, on Democracy and Justice, Environment and Climate Change, and Water. For each of these Studios we seek Teaching Assistants.
Role Summary
The Teaching Assistants/ Studio Associates for the Foundation Programme will support the teaching-learning activities at the Foundation Programme Studios. On most days, the learning in the mornings will be via lectures and discussions, which the faculty will lead, while the Teaching Assistants will coordinate the activities in the afternoon. Teaching Assistants are required to attend the morning sessions and coordinate the afternoon sessions.
Responsibilities
- Assist the faculty members in developing/improving the course material, as needed.
- Guide the students during the activities’ sessions
- Identify the learning gap in students and facilitate the interactions for a better understanding of the concepts/course requirements
- Assist the faculty members in managing and assessing the evaluation components like assignments/presentations, class participation and projects
- Support the faculty members in classroom management
- Inform the faculty members about the student's progress and follow it up in case of any action required
- Keep a record of the attendance during the day
- Any other tasks as assigned by the faculty members
Key Skills
- Proficiency in English and effective communication skills
- Must be learning enthusiasts and student friendly
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Some experience in college-level research, including knowledge of citing, referencing, and annotating.
- Any prior experience/exposure to teaching is desirable
Qualifications
We are seeking Teaching Assistants with any of the following qualifications:
- BA/BCom/BBA
- MA/MCom/MBA
- Bachelors/Masters in Architecture/Planning/Geography
- BSc/MSc
- Any other Bachelors or Masters degree
Teaching Assistants will be remunerated commensurate with their qualifications.
How to Apply
The updated CV with full contact details must be received via email to the Office of the Dean of the Undergraduate College at the email id: [email protected]. Candidates must mention “Teaching Assistant for Foundation Course” in the subject line of the email.
Online Interaction with the candidates will be tentatively in the 1st week of February 2025.
Address for Correspondence:
Office of The Dean of the Undergraduate College, Room 232, GICT Building
Ahmedabad University, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad-380009, Gujarat, India
Website: https://ahduni.edu.in/
Conduct experimental research, analyse data, write and publish manuscripts, write and apply for research grants and mentor PhD and undergraduate students.
Reporting to: Professor Ashim Rai
Duration: 36 months
Role Summary: Professor Ashim Rai’s lab in the Division of Biological and Life Sciences at Ahmedabad University is looking for a motivated and self-driven postdoctoral fellow to work on biophysics of Salmonella-host cytoskeleton interactions. The research project would be directed towards understanding the biophysical molecular mimicry mechanisms used by Salmonella pathogenic factors to hijack host cell cytoskeletal networks. The ideal candidate would have a PhD degree in biochemistry or biophysics and an experience in cytoskeletal biology would be highly desirable. The candidate would be expected to work using interdisciplinary methods that span reconstitution biology, fluorescence spectroscopy and DNA nanotechnology. An experience in fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy is essential.
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct experiments in cytoskeletal research.
- Analyse a wide range of experimental data ranging from microscopy to spectroscopy.
- Write manuscripts and grants for research publication and research funding respectively.
- Mentor and train incoming PhD and undergraduate students.
Key Skills
- Expertise in protein expression and purification using bacterial and insect cell expression systems.
- Experience in time-lapse fluorescence imaging to monitor the progress of biological function over time.
- Experience in use of a fluorescence spectrophotometer to measure fluorescence.
Qualification: PhD degree in Biochemistry or Biophysics with a demonstrated record of publication in high-impact peer reviewed journals.
How to apply: Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Professor Ashim Rai by email on the email address [email protected]
Reporting to: Ashutosh Kumar, Associate Professor, School of Arts and Sciences
Duration
- Initially for one year and may extend max up to three years based on the candidate’s performance.
- The position is temporary, contractual and renewable each year, subject to satisfactory performance until the project’s duration.
- The position is co-terminus with the project.
Role Summary: Co-delivery of Methotrexate and RELA siRNA using Nanoscale DNA Tetrahedrons and Folate Liposomes to Synergistically Target Synovial Macrophages in Rheumatoid Arthritis
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute experiments relevant to the project.
- Analyse and interpret various sets of experimental data.
- Draft and publish manuscripts for research publication and prepare grant proposals for research funding.
- Provide guidance and training to incoming PhD scholars and undergraduate students.
Key Skills
Essential
- Extensive research background in Nanobiotechnology or at the intersection of materials and biology.
- Proficient in cell culture practices and molecular biology techniques.
- Strong proficiency in scientific writing for research papers and grant writing.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- An enthusiastic and fast learner.
Desirable
- Preference will be given to researchers with hands-on experience in animal handling, particularly with rodents.
- Experience in Flow cytometry, Microscopy, and Immunological experiments.
Qualification: PhD from a reputed University/Institute with an outstanding publications record in high-impact factor peer-reviewed journals.
How to apply: Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Professor Ashutosh Kumar by email at [email protected]. Please do not forgot to mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Number of Vacancy: 1
Project Title: Using a multi pronged approach to assess health of an “ecological indicator” species, the mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) in central Gujarat, India.
Function: Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Gujarat, India
Project Tenure: 6 months (based on a performance review)
Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Junior Research Fellow to join our team for an exciting project focused on understanding the behavior and health of mugger crocodiles using multiple biological and environmental readouts.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture video footage of mugger crocodiles using drones.
- Conduct long hours of fieldwork as a part of a team, both during day and night time, in mugger habitats to record behavior and collect scat samples.
- Conduct hormone assays to generate endocrine readouts for mugger populations
- Conduct chemical analysis of collected water samples
- Organise and manage the data
- Occasionally, help will be needed to manage the existing in-house fish facility
If you are passionate about wildlife research and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Qualification: BS 4 years programme/Integrated BS-MS/MSc or equivalent degree, with 55% marks
Age Limit: 28 years
Application process: Please send in your updated CV with a cover letter to Professor Ratna Ghosal on [email protected] by November 10, 2024. Please include the following text in the subject line of your email: “JRF Application for Field ecology project”. The CV should include details of academic record starting from 10th standard onwards with details of year of passing, university/college, etc., as well as work experience and nature of work, if applicable. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the date of the interview.
Reporting to: Professor Dharamashi Rabari, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering and Applied Science
Role Summary: The Project Assistant will work in close coordination with Professor Dharamashi Rabari
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
Responsibilities: Investigations of Deep Eutectic Solvents as Catalyst for Cyclo-addition of CO2 to Propylene Oxide: Quantum Calculations and Experimental Verification
Key Skills
- To screen different DESs for cycloaddition of CO2 to Propylene Oxide through Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation.
- To perform experiments for CO2 cycloaddition catalysed by selected supported DESs and validate the computational results.
Qualifications: ME/ MTech with at least 60% marks in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Candidates with GATE qualifications and/or with experience in the field of Applications of Deep Eutectic Solvents for catalysis will be preferred.
How to apply: The duration of the project is two years. Candidates meeting the above criteria may send their detailed bio-data (personal details, educational qualifications, working/research experience if any etc.), by November 28, 2024, to the Principal Investigator via email: [email protected] with the following text in the subject of your email: Application for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Short-listed candidates will be called for online/offline interviews.
Note: Upon successful completion of 2 years as JRF, the JRF position will be recommended for SRF. The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) recruited under the project will be encouraged to register for PhD at Ahmedabad University subject to fulfilment of the requirements.
Reporting to: Sanket Patel, Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Applied Science
Duration: The position will be initially offered for a period of one year and extendable for two more years depending on the performance of the candidate. Total project duration is of 3 years.
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning. The School of Engineering and Applied Science is a part of Ahmedabad University, an institution dedicated to providing a liberal education and world-class research environment to all its members. At the school, both faculty and students are expected to pursue research and development in the social and industrial spheres, equipping themselves to solve the most complex challenges of their societies and communities.
Project Details
- Title: Scalable Digitization of the Indian Classical and Folk Performing Arts
- Investigators: Sanket Patel (PI), Sudhir Pandey (Co-PI)
- Keywords: Human Pose Estimation, Pose Correction, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image Processing, Video Processing, Real-time Analytics
- Sponsoring Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
- Short Description: User learns and performs a signature step of a specific classical dance form. The developed model considers this signature step as a reference and the compares with the step which is performed by the user. The system provides a real time feedback in terms of pose correction.
- Key objectives
- Working on a human pose estimation model
- Addressing the challenges: multi-pose estimation, real-time processing, novel approaches
- User performance feedback: real-time feature extractions, correlations, feedback and validations
- Creating a scalable repository management system, creating a library database of various dance forms
- Developing an application to enable the human-computer interface
- To demonstrate a complete end-to-end process of digitization, learning and user performance validation. Extending the work further considering audio and speech analytics.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Carrying out project-related activities; procurement of materials, vendor management, creating/ collecting and analysing images/videos, building models/ methods, developing program and codes, interpreting results, etc.
- Conducting a thorough research and developing novel techniques.
- Maintain project documentation, including project plans, expenditure statements, reports, and records.
- Writing research papers and publications in reputed journals and conferences.
- Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, including scheduling and preparing agendas.
- Ensuring that project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project requirements.
Key Technical Skills
- Skilled in Python
- Implementing various human pose estimation and correction models and methods
- Implementing machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms
- Understanding and implementation of computer vision aspects
- Knowledge of image processing, video processing, real-time analytics
- Knowledge of basics of signal processing, audio/ speech processing
Other Benefits
- The candidate will have an opportunity to enrol in the PhD programme at the School of Engineering and Applied Science of Ahmedabad University. The University offers university assistantship at 40,000 INR per month plus tuition fee waiver and the University fellowship at 50,000 INR per month plus tuition fee waiver to the full-time doctoral students.
- The candidate will have an opportunity to work on a prestigious Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India - sponsored project.
- The candidate will have an opportunity to publish research papers in reputed international journals and conferences.
- The candidate will have opportunity to work on a multidisciplinary area with a core focus of the engineering.
Qualification: MTech/ME in any of the following disciplines with at least 60% marks: Computer Science and Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and relevant disciplines/sub-disciplines of CE/ICT/EC/EE/IT/IC etc.
How to apply
- Interested candidates can apply here
- The evaluation will be done within the due time-period and the candidate will be called for an online interview. Based on the performance, the candidate will be offered the job letter.
- Last date to apply: December 13, 2024
Reporting to: Bijal Mehta, Associate Professor, Amrut Mody School of Management
Duration: 8 months
Number of positions: 01
Title of Project: Networking Platforms and Mentoring Support: Expectations and Experiences of Women Entrepreneurs of Gujarat
Sponsoring Agency: ICSSR "Special Call for Collaborative Research Projects on Vision Viksit Bharat@2047”
Role Summary: Carrying out all project-related activities, review of literature, analysis of secondary data, analysing primary data, report writing.
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
Responsibilities: Maintain project documentation, including expenditure statements, reports, and records; Travel, logistics, survey preparation, participating and supervising the fieldwork; Collaborate with the research team; Coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth data collection processes; Adhere to ethical guidelines and protocols for research involving human subjects; Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards during the course of field investigations.
Key Skills
- Proficiency in Gujarati and / or Hindi, and English relevant to the study area.
- Administrative know how and coordination capacity
- Data collection and interviewing skills.
- Data Analysis including large secondary databases
- Report writing, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data recording.
- Plan, coordinate, execute and monitor field visits to designated areas for primary data collection.
Qualification: Postgraduate in a social science discipline, preferably Entrepreneurship, Marketing or Management with a minimum of 55% with NET/ PhD/ MPhil. Candidates with relevant skills and 2 years of research experience would be preferred but not compulsory.
How to apply: Interested applicants should send detailed CV with a covering letter, to the email: [email protected] with the subject line: “Research Assistant Application for Special Call for Collaborative Research Projects on Vision Viksit Bharat@2047” on or before January 5, 2024