Junior Laboratory Superintendent (Technical)

As a Junior Laboratory Superintendent (Technical) at Ashoka University, your role will involve taking the overall responsibility for the smooth functioning of all the physics labs on campus. You will be working closely with the Department of Physics to ensure the teaching and research labs are well-maintained and operational. Your specific duties will include: - Designing (technical drawing) and fabricating components required for the physics labs either by using in-house makerspace or from outside. - Designing simple electrical (electronic) circuits required in the physics labs. - Building new experimental setups/facilities in consultation with the faculty. - Developing or improving lab experiments, policies, and procedures as decided by the department. - Managing inventory of equipment and supplies, software, and chemicals in physics labs. - Maintaining the record of budget allocations for laboratory equipment, supplies, and lab teaching materials. - Providing laboratory-related assistance to the physics program chair and other faculty. - Implementing lab safety protocols and safety training for the users if required. - Providing support to physics lab-related activities and workshops. - Developing classroom lecture demonstrations with the help of faculty. - Assisting with research projects of students. - Representing the physics program in outreach events both on and off campus. - Managing IT related requirements for the experimental and computational teaching and research. Your role will require excellent hands-on skills and technical proficiency in handling machine tools and scientific measurement instruments, basic electronics/electrical work, and IT systems. You should also have the ability to interface and integrate instruments using platforms like LabView or MATLAB. English proficiency, teamwork skills, and adaptability to a 40-hour workweek are essential for this position. If you find the above qualifications and responsibilities align with your expertise and interest, we encourage you to apply for the Junior Laboratory Superintendent (Technical) role at Ashoka University.,