Job Description

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

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ADVERTISEMENT NO. 09/2025

Name of Post: Project Associate: IUCAA Rural Outreach

Pay / Remuneration:

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

Duration:

01 Year, extendable based on performance and norms of IUCAA.

Age Limit:

40 years.

Qualification & Experience:

Essential:

First class B.Sc. (Astronomy/Physics/Mathematics) or B.E. from a recognised University


(M.Sc. and/or B.Ed. desirable).

Experience:

(i) 03 years of experience in conducting large and small-scale Science popularisation events involving


teachers and school students.


(ii) Familiarity with rural environments and readiness to travel and work there.


(iii) Experience in educational content material creation.

Skills:

(i) Good hands-on skills with knowledge of underlying Science for developing low-cost outreach exhibits.


(ii) Excellent communication skills in Marathi, Hindi and English (fluency expected in both written and


verbal).


(iii) Ability to handle telescopes of different kinds.


(iv) Good social and management skills with a creative mindset and positive scientific attitude.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conducting Science and Astronomy workshops for school students and teachers, especially in rural


areas around Pune and at other places, as well as at the IUCAA Science Centre.


Coordinating and enabling science education activities in the region around the IUCAA Girawali


Observatory, Girawali.


Helping in preparation of resources for regular outreach activities, documentation etc.


Help in conducting large-scale school education and public outreach events at IUCAA

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: 15th December, 2025

Website: -

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