Name of Post: LI-EPO-Senior Outreach Coordinator (Stationed at IUCAA, Pune)
Pay / Remuneration:
Consolidated salary of Rs. 40,000/- p.m.
Duration:
One year, extendable based on performance and norms of IUCAA
Age Limit:
35 years
Qualification & Experience:
Essential:
(i) Masters in Science, Education or Communication/ B.E./ B.Tech, equivalent in related areas
(Ph.D. degree will carry further weightage)
Experience (desirable):
(i) Outreach in astronomy and science popularisation
(ii) Project management and media relations
(iii) Working with the scientific community
(iv) Conducting large scale educational events
(v) Working in government organisation
Skills:
(i) Computer skills including office software, web development, internet-based tools, social media
(ii) Proficiency in English, Hindi, Marathi for science communication
(iii) Knowledge of basic astronomy
(iv) Adaptability to urban/rural environment as required for science popularisation
(v) Proactive and social nature, efficient management skills
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure promotion of LIGO-India via media, social media, newsletters as well as supervision of EPO
activities near LIGO-India site.
Ensure project participation in national/international exhibitions/events, supervise organisation of large-
scale educational events and programmes for skill-development of engineering/science graduates.
Liaise with national LISC/LI institutes and international LVK community, coordinate preparation and
dissemination of press releases with national and local press adhering to community guidelines
Initiate and oversee production and distribution of resource material (posters, exhibits etc.)
Maintain documentation of EPO activities and compile reports routinely, carry out ancillary
administrative procedures such as purchasing for supporting EPO activities
Provide technical support for EPO activities such as: - Maintaining & backing up website
Designing and modifying web pages as required
Creating and maintaining a repository of data including regular backup of EPO material
Monitor official email
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics, Pune,
(An autonomous institution under the University Grants Commission, Govt. Of India)