Junior Laboratory Superintendent (Technical)

Job Title: Junior Laboratory Superintendent (Technical) Reports to: Head, Department of Physics Location: Ashoka University Campus, Sonipat About the Department of Physics: The Department of Physics at Ashoka University offers undergraduate and PhD-level courses in Physics and Astronomy. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning and includes nine full-semester laboratory courses. In addition, there are three major research laboratories where the faculty, PhD scholars, and Undergraduate thesis students carry out their experimental research. Currently, the department has ten permanent faculty members and several visiting faculty. Research areas at the department include Magnetism, Soft matter physics, Biophysics, Quantum physics, Astrophysics, and Cosmology. Qualifications and experience: Fresh B.Tech in Mechanical engineering/ Electrical engineering or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with 5 years’ working experience will be considered for the Junior Laboratory Superintendent (Technical) role. Skills Required: Excellent hands-on skills and technical proficiency in handling machine tools and scientific measurement instruments. Excellent hands-on skills and technical proficiency in basic electronics/electrical work. Fair working knowledge of IT systems. Interfacing and integration of instruments using LabView/ MATLAB or any other platforms. English proficiency both in writing and speaking. Good teamwork skills. Role and Responsibilities: Teaching and Research labs are intertwined, and the Junior Laboratory Superintendent should take the overall responsibility of the smooth functioning of all the physics labs in Ashoka University. Specific duties of a Junior Laboratory Superintendent (Technical) shall include but not be limited to a) Designing (technical drawing) and fabricating components required for the physics labs either by using in-house makerspace or from outside. b) Designing simple electrical (electronic) circuits required in the physics labs. c) Building new experimental setups/facilities in consultation with the faculty. d) Developing or improving lab experiments, policies, and procedures as decided by the department. e) Managing inventory of equipment and supplies, software, and chemicals in physics labs. f) Maintaining the record of budget allocations for laboratory equipment, supplies, and lab teaching materials. g) Providing laboratory-related assistance to the physics program chair and other faculty. h) Implementing lab safety protocols and safety training for the users if required. i) Providing support to physics lab-related activities and workshops. j) Developing classroom lecture demonstrations with the help of faculty. k) Assisting with research projects of students. l) Representing the physics program in outreach events both on and off campus. m) Managing IT related requirements for the experimental and computational teaching and research. The total working hours in a week is around 40 hours, and Laboratory Super (Technical) is expected to adjust his/her working schedule as per the departmental requirements. Show more Show less