Indian Institute of Astrophysics recruitment for Research Trainee in Bangalore
Job Description
Advt. No.IIA/09/2016
Research Trainee Jobs opportunity in Indian Institute of Astrophysics
No. of Posts : 02
Qualification : M.Sc in Physics / Astronomy / Astrophysics with minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University / Institution.
Experience : (a) Essential: Knowledge of scientific computing environments like IDL and Phython. (b) Desirable: Prior experience in analysis of data from astronomical instruments and science missions.
Remuneration : Rs. 20,000/- per month (inclusive of all)
Age Limit : 26 years
Place of Work : Bangalore
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About Company
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a premier institute devoted to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related physics. It traces its origins back to an observatory set up in 1786 at Madras which from the year 1792 began to formally function at its Nungambakkam premises as the Madras Observatory. In 1899, the observatory moved to Kodaikanal. In the year 1971, the Kodaikanal Observatory became an autonomous society, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. The headquarters were shifted to Bangalore into its present campus in Koramangala in 1975. Today, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, the Institute ranks as a premier institution devoted to research and education of astronomy and physics in the country. The main observing facilities of the Institute are located aKodaikanal, Kavalur,Gauribidanur and Hanle.
