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Reporting to: Reporting to Professor R. Rangarajan (Professor, Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences) and Professor G Goswami (Assistant Professor, School of Engineering and Applied Science) under the project Cosmological dark matter, primordial black holes, Bose-Einstein condensates, and charge asymmetry of the Universe.
School: School of Arts and Sciences
School: School of Engineering and Applied Science
Duration of the Engagement One year and extendable up to July 2022 based on annual performance review. This position is coterminous with the project.
No. of Positions: 1
About the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Arts and Sciences
Collectively, the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science have experts in a very wide range of academic disciplines. In particular, both Schools together have physicists and mathematicians working on various different areas of physics (nonlinear dynamics, fractional calculus, fluid mechanics, renewable energy technology, atmospheric science, particle physics, cosmology, string theory) as well as mathematics (topology, differential geometry).
Role Summary
The project is sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India under Indo-Russian Call for Joint Proposals. The JRF will contribute to the various calculations related to (a) formation of primordial black holes, their observational imprints, and implications for the physics of the early universe, (b) Axions and axion-like particles, their possible role in structure formation, and novel ideas for detecting them, and, (c) generation of charge asymmetry in the early Universe.
Responsibilities
- Support in various ongoing research activities in the project,
- Assist with various academic and research activities including ordering and maintenance of project related equipment and consumables, progress report writing, and maintaining project finances,
- Visit Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India as well as Laboratory of Cosmology and Elementary Particle Physics, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia, for collaborative research activities.
Key Skills
- Required: candidates are expected to be well-versed with various topics in mathematical physics (linear algebra, multivariable calculus, complex analysis, Fourier analysis etc),
- Candidates having a very good understanding of the fundamentals of classical field theory and with some familiarity with general relativity and quantum field theory are encouraged to apply,
- Prior experience with cosmology of the early Universe is desirable.
Qualifications
The candidate must have completed a Masters degree in physics.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their application with their curriculum vitae (CV) through email by writing to office_seas@ahduni.edu.in with the following text in the subject of your email: “Application for DST Project” by 12:00 noon, November 18, 2019. CV should include details of academic record starting from 10th standard onwards with details of year of passing, university/college, etc. and also 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 be rejected. Shortlisted candidates will be informed for the date of interview by phone/email. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Level: Full Time Contractual Positions
Reporting to: Faculty Coordinators of the Courses
Duration of the Engagement The Foundation Programme will run from September 2021 – November 2021.
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 in Architecture/Planning/Geography
- BSc in Biology
- BSc in Physics/Chemistry/Geology
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: undergraduate.college@ahduni.edu.in by 15 August 2021. Candidates must mention “Teaching Assistant for Foundation Course” in the subject line of the email. Applications received after 15 August 2021 will also be considered, after the in time applications are reviewed, till all the positions are filled.
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 Positions: 1
Reporting to: Professor Souvik Sen Gupta (Assistant Professor, Biological and Life Sciences) under the project “Identification and characterization of a novel protein from Leishmania donovani with potential implication in cell death pathways” (File No. CRG/2019/002091).
Duration: Six months and extendable up to a maximum of one more year based on annual performance review. This position is co-terminus with the project. Total duration of project is three years.
About the School of Arts and Sciences: The School of Arts and Sciences at Ahmedabad University currently operates in all fields of Biological and Life Sciences, including molecular parasitology, cell biology, nano biotechnology and related domains (please visit https://ahduni.edu.in/dbls/ for details). The School of Arts and Sciences has other divisions in Humanities and Languages, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Performing and Visual Arts, and Social Sciences also.
Role Summary: The project is sponsored by DST-SERB, India. The JRF will work at Biological and Life Sciences division, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University to characterize a novel protein from Leishmania donovani which is hypothesized to be involved in the cell death pathway of Leishmania donovani, an unicellular kinetoplastid protozoan parasite. The research may also require performing some experiments in collaborating labs and research institutes.
Responsibility:
- Support in various ongoing research activities in the laboratory.
- Assist with various academic and research activities including cell culture, laboratory experiments, ordering and maintenance of project reagents and equipment, progress report/manuscript writing, and maintaining project finances.
- Hired personnel may have to train/teach undergraduate and graduate students for day to day research activities.
Key Skills:
- Candidates having background in microbiology and molecular biology are encouraged to apply. The project requires basic understanding of gene cloning.
- Prior experience in cell culture, gene cloning (making gene specific primers, working with vectors, restriction digestion, PCR) is highly desirable.
Qualification: The candidate must have completed Masters degree in any branch of Life Sciences with some research experience of working in a research laboratory. NET-LS 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 info.artsandsciences@ahduni.edu.in with the following text in the subject of your email: “Application for JRF-SERB SSG Project” by October 8th, 2021. CV should include details of academic grades starting from 10th standard onwards with details of year of passing, university/college, etc. and also 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. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Reporting to: Professor Aditya Vaishya, Mathematical and Physical Sciences division
Role Summary: The selected candidate will work on an Ahmedabad University funded project titled “Atmospheric trace species composition over Ahmedabad based on a network of low-cost sensors”.
Responsibilities: The project assistant will help in developing an IoT based low-cost sensor network. S/he may also be assigned tasks related to onsite and field measurements.
Key Skills:
- Script programming (preferably in Matlab / Python / Octave)
- Graphical programming: LabVIEW
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Microcontrollers: Raspberry pie
- Microsoft Office package
- Effective communication and coordination skills
Qualification: BE/BTech in Computer Science and Engineering/Electronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering/IT with a CGPA of 7.0 or higher from a recognised university.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can submit their application with their curriculum vitae (CV) through email by writing to aditya.vaishya@ahduni.edu.in with the following text in the subject line of your email: “Application for LoCATSS Project” by October 25, 2021. The CV should include details of academic record starting from 10th standard onwards with details of year of passing, university/college, etc. and also work experience and nature of work if applicable. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date of interview by email.