Scientist Positions

Centre for Modeling and Simulation

University of Pune

Research Scientist-C / RA / JRF Positions at the Centre on a DST funded project

Applications are invited for one Post of Research Scientist-C, one post of Research Associate II (Technical Support Staff) (RA) and four Junior Research Fellows (JRF) under research project proposal entitled "Computational Studies on Novel Materials and Nanoscale Transport”, funded wholly by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India through its Nano Mission Council, sanctioned to Professor Anjali Kshirsagar (PI). We seek applications for the following temporary positions:

Research Scientist-C 1 (Open category)

The Centre is looking for persons with outstanding academic and research records (judged by steady publications in international peer reviewed journals) with expertise in (i) First principles electronic structure calculations or (ii) Numerical quantum techniques and/or (ii) Large scale realistic simulations of classical systems. Candidate with proven experience as a developer of numerically intensive, large codes or with experience of applications of various software packages for diverse systems/properties will be preferred.

Eligibility: These positions are open to candidates holding a Ph.D. degree in Computational Physics/ Chemistry/Biology or any related field, relevant post-doctoral/industrial R&D experience of minimum 1 year and with a strong continuous academic record. Candidates should have experience of working on Linux platforms. The candidate should be within 35 years of age. He/She will be involved in research in computational materials science at nano scale. We encourage candidates intending to work on challenging computational problems to apply, as they will have access to multi-teraflop parallel computers.

Research Associate II (Technical Support Staff) 1 (reserved for SC)

The Centre is looking for technical support staff to administer the high performance computing facility to be established at the Centre under the project, to interface with system integrators/service providers whenever necessary. Responsibilities include the management and maintenance of sophisticated high performance computing (HPC) platforms (computer clusters), developing scripts for task automation, maintenance of Linux based PCs and maintenance of web pages for the project. The work will include coordination and maintenance of other technical infrastructure (such as air conditioners and UPS).

Eligibility: Candidates with a Ph.D. Degree in Physics/Chemistry/Materials or M.Tech./M.E. with at least two years’ experience of working on Linux administration may apply. Familiarity with numerically intensive scientifically oriented computing platforms is desirable. He/She will also assist scientific users in the optimal use of computing resources, through installation and optimized compilation of scientific softwares, educating the users on the usage of shared resources effectively with job manager. Experience in this position will be unique in terms of exposure to system management of a large scale HPC facility.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 4 (2-Open one reserved for SC, one reserved for ST)

Centre is looking for motivated and dedicated persons with consistent good academic record. Fellows are expected to work for their doctoral degree on the problems specified in the project.

Eligibility: Candidate should possess post-graduate degree in Physics/Chemistry or related subject or B.E./B.Tech. in Materials/Chemical/Metallurgy . Familiarity with Linux based computers in a multi-user environment will be advantageous. M.Sc. Degree holders should be NET qualified and B.E./B.tech. degree holders should be GATE (or equivalent) qualified

Duration of Appointment The Appointment for all positions will be for a contract period of upto 4 years or upto the present completion day of the project, which ever is earlier.

Emoluments
Scientist-C: Pay Scale 15600-39100, Grade Pay 6600/- + HRA @ 20% + DA + {Traveling Allowance @ 3200/- + DA}
Research Associate II : 24000/- + HRA @ 20%
JRF : @ 16000/- + HRA@20% (First two years) and @ 18000/- + HRA@20% (Next two years)

How to Apply Applications by e-mail with CV along with a complete list of research publications (or documents pertaining to experience), a short statement of research interest and name and address of at least two referees should be sent to: office@cms.unipune.ac.in with a copy to anjali@cms.unipune.ac.in within 21 days of publication of this advertisement. The position applied should be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the e-mail. Candidates short-listed for the interview should be able to appear at their own cost with their original certificates for verification.

The soft-copy should be followed by a hard copy with attested copies of certificates and credentials. The subject line/envelope should be superscribed with the words “Application for the position of ...”

Selection The Centre reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on merits and qualifications. Satisfying minimum qualification will not ensure short-listing. The short listed applicants will be invited for an interview at the Centre. The selection will be based strictly on academic merits and expertise as mentioned above.
Relaxation in qualification will be considered for exceptionally good candidates. If exceptional candidates are found in other areas they may be offered suitable appointment on recommendation of the Selection Committee. For candidates with exceptional publication record, the Selection Committee can relax the experience/age.

Candidates found suitable in preliminary screening will be notified via email, and will be requested to appear for an interview at their own expense. No separate interview call letter will be sent. Selected candidates are expected to join within one week of the date of the offer letter.

Last Date for Application Monday, 01 July 2013

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