ASTROSAT Post-Doctoral Fellowships-2005

Past Job Announcements

Academic and Post-Doctoral Positions at TIFR

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Department of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai is looking for bright young scientists for regular academic and post-doctoral positions.

At present, research in this Department is being pursued in various branches of theoretical astrophysics and observational astronomy. The research areas in theoretical astrophysics include helioseismology, stellar convection and pulsation, accretion by compact stars, cosmic star formation history, supernovae and nuclear astrophysics, multiwaveband studies of pulsars, gravitational lensing and large scale structure, general relativity and cosmology. In observational astronomy there are programmes in Near/Far Infrared Astronomy to study star formation, interstellar dust, radiative transfer in dust clouds, Galactic structure and kinematics of stellar populations. Several X-ray astronomy programmes with TIFR's own ballon-borne and satellite based instruments and other international observatories are being actively pursued. Instruments are being developed for the Indian astronomy mission ASTROSAT. Research interests in X-ray astronomy include black-hole candidates & micro-quasars, X-ray pulsars, CVs, AGNs and Cluster of Galaxies.

Candidates with a Ph. D. in any area of theoretical and observational astronomy, and a minimum of 2-3 years of post-doctoral experience with excellent academic record are encouraged to apply for permanent academic positions. Applicants with proven research leadership and higher experience would be considered for appropriate senior academic positions. Fresh Ph.D.'s will be considered for a Post-doctoral appointment. Post-doctoral appointments are on yearly basis and generally renewable up to two years. The Institute offers competitive academic environment, career profiles, on-campus accomodation and health and other family welfare benefits. Interested persons may contact any of the department members or at the address below for further information and application procedure.

The Chairperson
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road
Mumbai 400 005
INDIA
Fax 091-22-2280 4610/4611
daa@tifr.res.in