Level: Full-Time Contractual Positions

Reporting to: Faculty Coordinators of the Courses

Duration of the Engagement: Tentatively from July 24, 2023 to October 13, 2023

Last date to apply: June 30, 2023

About us

Foundation Programme

Undergraduate students go through a Foundation Programme in their first year. This includes four interdisciplinary and immersive 4-week courses in the Studio format, referred to as Thematic Studios, on Democracy and Justice, Environment and Climate Change, Neighbourhoods and Water. For each of these Studios we seek Teaching Assistants.

Role Summary

The Teaching Assistants for the Foundation Programme will support the teaching-learning activities at the Foundation Programme courses. On most days the learning in the mornings will be via lectures and discussions which will be led by the faculty while the activities in the afternoon will be coordinated by the Teaching Assistants. Teaching Assistants are required to attend the morning sessions as well as 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 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 handling classroom discipline
• Inform the faculty members about the students’ 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 use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Some experience in college-level research, including knowledge of citing, referencing, annotating, etc. is desirable
• 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

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. 

Date of Online Interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates only.

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/

No of Position: 1

Reporting to: Professor Raghwinder Singh Grewal (Assistant Professor, Mathematical and Physical Sciences) under the project “Development of a Free-Induction-Decay Atomic Magnetometer for Geomagnetic Applications” (File No. SRG/2022/000322).

Duration: 1 year and extendable up to maximum of 3 months based on annual performance review. This position is co-terminus with the project.  

About School of Arts and Sciences: The School of Arts and Sciences at Ahmedabad University currently operates in different fields of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, including theoretical and experimental Physics, and all field of Pure Mathematics, Applied Physics and Statistics. The School of Arts and Sciences has other divisions in Biological and Life Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Performing and Visual Arts, and Social Sciences also.

Role Summary: The project is sponsored by DST-SERB, India. The JRF will work at Mathematical and Physical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University to build an atomic magnetometer based on the free-induction decay of atomic spins. The research will also require performing some experiments in collaborating institute Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad.

Responsibilities

• Support in various ongoing research activities in the laboratory.
• Assist with various academic and research activities including identifying key components for the development of the lab, designing, and setting up laboratory experiments, ordering and maintenance of project equipment, progress report/manuscript writing.
• Hired personnel may have to train/teach undergraduate and graduate students for day-to-day research activities.

Key Skills

• Candidates having background in atomic and molecular physics, nonlinear optics, quantum optics are encouraged to apply. The project requires basic understanding of light-matter interaction.  
• Prior experience of working with lasers, and various signal processing devices (oscilloscope, photo detector, function generator, lock in amplifier, etc) is highly desirable.

Qualification: The candidate must have completed master’s degree in physics with some research experience of working in a research laboratory. NET and GATE qualified candidates are also encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates can submit their application with their curriculum vitae (CV) through email by writing to [email protected] with the following text in the subject of your email: “Application for JRF-SERB RSG Project” by August 20, 2023. CV should include details of academic grades starting from 10th standard onwards with details of year of passing, university/college, etc. and work experience and nature of work if applicable. Name and contact details of two referees must also be included in the CV. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed for the date of interview by phone/email. Interview will be conducted in hybrid mode and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview offline.

Link to apply

No. of Position: 1

Reporting to: Shuja Ahmed, Assistant Professor under the project “Analysis of additive manufacturing of metals and composites by WAAM and FDM processes, respectively

Duration: 6 months. Extendable for another 6 months, based on performance

About the School: The School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University, offers BTech, MTech and PhD programmes in a range of disciplines Our student-centric pedagogy, project-based approach and design-driven curriculum are meant to give graduates an aptitude for complex problem-solving, design and innovation, and lifelong learning. 

Role Summary: The project is funded by Ahmedabad University, India. The project assistant will work in the Fabrication shop at Ahmedabad University on process development and optimisation of parameters of WAAM and FDM processes. Additionally, the microstructure and mechanical properties of the build parts are to be assessed.

Responsibilities

• To work on the project for timely completion of proposed objectives on FDM and WAAM processes of additive manufacturing
• To assist the PI and be involved in building the set-up and performing experiments and tests.
• To document the progress of the project.
• Note: The selected candidate shall be encouraged to register for PhD at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University

Key Skills

• Hands-on experience in operating relevant machine tools such as milling, welding, and 3D printing.
• Research publication in conferences or journals.

Qualification

• Essential: The candidate must have completed a B. Tech/ M. Tech degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Production or relevant branches with First class
• Desirable: GATE-qualified

How to Apply

• Interested candidates must fill up the Google Form carefully by October 8, 2023
• Notification (through email) to shortlisted candidates for interview will be sent by October 9, 2023
• Shortlisted candidates must appear in person in the Personal Interview on October 14, 2023
• No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the interview.
• Selection will be purely based on the candidate’s performance in the interview
• Link to apply (For queries, write to [email protected])

Reporting to: Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science

Qualification: Essential: Postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline), preferably PhD

Experience: Desirable: Experience on engineering products development

Nature of the project: The work involves product development and testing in collaboration with an industry partner.

Expertise/ Skills Required

Essential

• Sound knowledge of mechanics of solids, in particular, stress analysis and fatigue analysis methods;
• Proficiency in CAD tools, such as, Solid Works, Catia, etc.;
• Experience in stress analysis and packages, such as, ANSYS, ABAQUS, COMSOL, NASTRAN, etc.;
• Good familiarity and skills in finite element modeling (FEM) techniques including pre- and post-processing;
• Knowledge of design principles, engineering materials (steels and aluminium alloys), and manufacturing processes;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• A passion for innovation.

Desirable

• Experience in fatigue analysis;
• Experience and flair for experimentation and hands-on work;
• Data analysis and interpretation of experimental results;
• Experience in industry related projects using the above techniques;
• Knowledge of heat transfer, and electro-mechanics/electro-dynamics.

Job Responsibilities

• Literature survey of structural components related prior work;
• Product development including CAD model, stress analysis, manufacturability, and product testing and certification;
• Prototype development and manufacturing;
• Material and product testing for mechanical properties;
• Design validation with experimental results;
• Preparing reports and presentations;
• Coordinating with industry partner;

Remuneration: Ahmedabad University provides competitive remuneration. The University will assist in arranging accommodation. The selected candidate will have access to campus facilities.

Duration of Appointment: The initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months, which may be extendable; starting at the earliest.

How to Apply: Please upload a single PDF file of your CV (including names of two referees) here. Last date for receiving applications is October 4, 2023.

Process of Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview; the interview will be technical on above aspects.

For any queries, please e-mail [email protected]