An autonomous institution under the University Grants Commission Govt Of India - ADVERTISEMENT No 06 2025 Name of Post Astronomy Education Assistant - Pune Zilla Parishad Project Pay Remuneration Consolidated salary of Rs 30 000 - p m Duration One year Purely on Contract Basis Age Limit 35 years Qualification Experience Essential First class B Sc Physics Astronomy Mathematics or B E M Sc Ph D desirable Skills i Good science and astronomy knowledge ii Ability to cheerfully communicate about Science in English Hindi and Marathi fluency expected in both written and verbal iii Computer skills including proficiency in using Office and standard design layout software iv Valuable social and management skills with a creative mindset and positive scientific attitude Experience i Some experience in Science popularization involving teachers and school students ii Familiarity with different educational and cultural environments as well as N E P and Maharashtra state board school syllabus iii Experience in educational material creation Duties Responsibilities Creating teacher student consumable content relevant to the project Helping conduct Science Education and Astronomy events for school students and teachers Design layout and illustration of customised student and educator material for a compilation of about 30 activities developed at IUCAA Scipop for astronomy outreach in schools Coordinating translation of the material to Marathi Assist in the evaluation of the pedagogical utility of the material Creation of open source question bank of 500 questions based on SSC syllabus as well as content relevant to middle and high school students Coordinating the planned Science Education and Astronomy outreach events for school students and teachers Scheduling any required extra school visits along with other special exposure camps Documentation of the project via photo collection and written reports website updates 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 10th October 2025 Website - https www iucaa in en opportunities

📌 Astronomy Education Assistant - Pune Zilla Parishad Project (Maharashtra)
🏢 Inter University Centre For Astronomy And Astrophysics Iucaa
📍 Maharashtra