An autonomous institution under the University Grants Commission Govt Of India 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 Valuable 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

📌 Project Associate: Iucaa Rural Outreach (Maharashtra)
🏢 Inter University Centre For Astronomy And Astrophysics Iucaa
📍 Maharashtra