Job Description

(An autonomous institution under the University Grants Commission, Govt. Of India)

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ADVERTISEMENT NO. 08/2025 SR. NO. 02

(LIGO-India Education and Public Outreach)

Name of Post: LI-EPO-Junior Outreach Coordinator

(Stationed at IUCAA, Pune)

Pay / Remuneration:

Consolidated salary of Rs. 35,000/- p.m

Duration:

One year, extendable based on performance and norms of IUCAA

Age Limit:

30 years.

Qualification & Experience:

Essential:

Bachelors in Physics/Maths/Astronomy/Engineering, Computer Science or related areas


from a recognized University (M.Sc./M.E. will carry further weightage).

Experience (desirable):

(i) Conducting large scale educational events


(ii) Experience in project management


(iii) Handling social media

Skills:

(i) Science popularisation / Amateur astronomy


(ii) Proficiency in English, Hindi, Marathi for science communication


(iii) Computer skills including proficiency in using Office and editing software


(iv) Adaptability to urban/rural environment as required for science popularisation


(v) Proactive and social nature, efficient management skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in promotion of LIGO-India via media, social media, newsletters


Conduct project participation in national/international exhibitions as well as local/national level


EPO and press events


Organise large-scale educational events and programmes for skill-development of


engineering/science graduates


Assist in production and distribution of resource material (posters, exhibits etc.)


Conduct EPO efforts around LIGO-India site


Contribute to detailed documentation of various stages of the LIGO-India project.


Conduct evaluation of effectiveness of LIGO-India EPO activities

NOTE: -

The candidate is expected to be present for all events, including those on weekends. The candidate


has to be willing to travel and conduct events in rural environs.

The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for the recruitment process to


a reasonable limit on the basis of the qualifications and experience prescribed in the


advertisement.


Mere fulfilling the essential and desirable qualifications will not entitle an applicant to be called


for the recruitment process.


The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post herein advertised. Canvassing in any form shall


disqualify the candidate.

Last Date to apply: 27th November, 2025

Website: -

https://www.iucaa.in/en/opportunities