Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics jobs for Post-doctoral Fellowships in Pune. Last Date to apply: 21 Sep 2020
Job Description
Post-doctoral Fellowships
Post-Doctoral Fellow (WALOP Project)
General Statement and Description: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) to work on the Wide Area Linear Optical Polarimeter (WALOP) project. Two bespoke WALOP instruments are being built to carry out an optical linear polarimetric survey (PASIPHAE: Polar-Areas Stellar Imaging in Polarization High-Accuracy Experiment) simultaneously from a northern (Skinakas, Greece) and a southern (Sutherland, South Africa) site. The high sample density (>100 stars per sq. degree), sensitivity (R< 16.5), low polarization errors (<0.1%) and large area coverage (~1000sq. degrees) of PASIPHAE measurements, augmented by stellar distance data from GAIA and dust cloud distributions from CO maps, will allow creation of a unique tomographic map of the magnetic field structure towards the high Galactic latitude survey regions. The unprecedented combination of depth, precision and breadth will produce a legacy data set over four years of the survey.
Qualification & Experience: The candidate should have experience working with a mixed environment employing optical design tools like Zemax integrated with Python for data generation, analysis and presentation.
She/He should be able to augment the capabilities and overcome the limitations of standard optical design software packages through first principle ray tracing techniques which accounts for polarization effects at interfaces, materials, polarization elements etc. Prior experience in complex instrument modelling especially for polarimetry will be of advantage. Familiarity with instrument assembly, integration and testing will add strength to the application.
She/He should be able to augment the capabilities and overcome the limitations of standard optical design software packages through first principle ray tracing techniques which accounts for polarization effects at interfaces, materials, polarization elements etc. Prior experience in complex instrument modelling especially for polarimetry will be of advantage. Familiarity with instrument assembly, integration and testing will add strength to the application.
Job Particulars
Role research jrf srf
Education MSc
Who can apply Freshers and Experienced (0 to 3+ Years )
Hiring Process Face to Face Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id990362
Job Category Govt Jobs , Research , 1 to 3 Yr Exp
Locality Address
State Maharashtra
Country India
About Company
The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an autonomous institution set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to promote the nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysics at Indian universities. IUCAA aims to be a centre of excellence within the university sector for teaching, research and development in astronomy and astrophysics.
Jobs By Location
Pune
Bangalore
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Delhi
Ahmedabad
Chennai
Noida
Gurgaon
Kolkata
Others also searched for
Job & career videos Subscribe
