Job Title: Lab Assistant

Reports to: Head of the department - Physics

Experience: 2- 4 years. M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics with two years’ experience as a laboratory supervisor/instructor/assistant. Exceptional fresh M.Sc. graduates in Physics/Applied Physics with training in experimental physics may be considered for a Laboratory Assistant position.

About Ashoka University

Ashoka University -India’s premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university. An institution that has become a beacon of academic excellence in less than 10 years since its inception. At Ashoka, we encourage you to embrace the new, push the boundaries for continuous learning, and adapt to a world of constant change Because we believe that each Ashokan is capable of becoming a thought leader.

As part of our thriving and committed workforce, you will:

Be Mission-Driven: Champion interdisciplinary learning, innovative pedagogy, and academic rigour to transform Indian higher education.

Think Strategically: Collaborate with visionary minds to shape the future of higher education through strategic planning and a forward-thinking approach.

Act Authentically: Embrace authenticity and integrity, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is valued.

Take Accountability: Own your work and drive positive change, as an empowering individual seeking to make a meaningful contribution.

Build Collaboration: Experience the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives, working collectively towards our shared goals.

Deliver Excellence: Strive for excellence in all aspects, upholding the highest standards of academic excellence, student support, and professional development opportunities.

At Ashoka University,



we are on a mission to redefine higher education and create a remarkable space where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a pioneering force in interdisciplinary learning, we continually grow and adapt to stay at the forefront of educational excellence with an emphasis on inclusivity and equal opportunity. Our philosophy revolves around care, well-being, and connection, which are deeply embedded in everything we do.

When you join our community, you become part of an extraordinary journey in which you can unleash your potential and make a meaningful impact. Where education empowers, where innovation thrives, and where excellence and humility coexist. We truly believe the world will enrich itself when there is progress with purpose.

About the Department of Physics:

The Department of Physics at Ashoka University offers undergraduate and PhD level courses in Physics and Astronomy. The curriculum emphasises 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.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the physics labs in Ashoka University.



Specific duties of a Laboratory Assistant shall include, but not be limited to a) Assisting the development, improvement and maintenance of laboratory experiments and associated documentation b) Managing inventory of equipment and supplies, software and chemicals in physics labs.

c) Managing financial grants obtained for both capital and operational expenditure at three physics laboratory.

d) Carrying out procurement process as per the prevailing protocol and grant conditions.

e) Generating financial reports and grant utilisation statements.

f) Assisting the budgeting process for current grant proposals for the physics labs.

g) Providing laboratory related assistance to physics program chair and other faculty.

h) Implementing lab safety protocols and safety training for the users as required.

i) Providing support to physics lab related activities, conferences and workshops.

j) Developing class-room lecture demonstrations with the help of the faculty k) Assisting research projects of students and facilitating the research activity of PhD scholars.

l) Representing the physics program in outreach events both on and off campus.

m) Managing IT-related requirements for experimental and computational teaching and research.

The total working hours in a week is around 40 hours, and a Laboratory Assistant is expected to adjust his/her working schedule as per the departmental requirements.

Skills Required:

a. Hands-on skills and technical proficiency in physics laboratory experiments.

b. Fair working knowledge of IT systems.

c. English proficiency both in writing and speaking.

d. Good teamwork skills

Desirable:

a. Familiarity with laboratory inventory management b. Experience in procurement and vendor interaction

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