Laboratory Superintendent / Junior Laboratory Superintendent

As the Laboratory Superintendent or Junior Laboratory Superintendent at Ashoka University, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth functioning of all physics labs. The Department of Physics at Ashoka University offers undergraduate and PhD-level courses in Physics and Astronomy with a curriculum that focuses on experiential learning. Your role will involve a blend of teaching and research responsibilities in a dynamic academic environment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop or enhance lab experiments, policies, and procedures based on departmental decisions. - Create undergraduate laboratory manuals in collaboration with faculty inputs. - Manage inventory of equipment, supplies, software, and chemicals in physics labs. - Maintain records of budget allocations for lab equipment, supplies, and teaching materials. - Provide laboratory support to the physics program chair and other faculty members. - Implement lab safety protocols and conduct safety training for users as needed. - Assist in physics lab-related activities, workshops, and research projects. - Develop classroom lecture demonstrations with faculty assistance. - Represent the physics program in outreach events on and off-campus. - Manage IT requirements for experimental and computational teaching and research. **Qualifications Required:** - M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics with a minimum of two years of experience as a laboratory supervisor/instructor/assistant. - Exceptional fresh M.Sc. graduates in Physics/Applied Physics may be considered for a Junior Laboratory Supervisor position. **Additional Details:** The total working hours in a week are around 40 hours, and you are expected to adjust your schedule as per departmental requirements. As part of the Physics department at Ashoka University, you will be part of a diverse and vibrant academic community that focuses on research areas such as Magnetism, Soft matter physics, Biophysics, Quantum physics, Astrophysics, and Cosmology. Your role will involve close collaboration with faculty, PhD scholars, and undergraduate thesis students to facilitate a rich learning and research environment.,