INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ASTROPHYSICS DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY GOVT. OF INDIA BANGALORE 560034 Ph.No.25530672-676 FAX No.25534043 Advt.No.IIA/ 09/2012 dated 04.10.2012 The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is an autonomous academic national institution under the administrative control of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, dedicated to research in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Allied Sciences & Technology. The Institute has field stations at Kavalur & Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, Gauribidanur & an Extension Centre at Hoskote in Karnataka, and Leh & Hanle in J&K. Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the following position: 1) Name of the post : ENGINEER-C (COMPUTER) No. of Post : One (Unreserved) Place of posting : Bangalore Pay scale : Pay Band 3 Rs.15,600-39,100 + Grade pay Rs.6,600/- Qualification : Essential: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc or equivalent in a field of Electronics/ Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Telecommunication/ Computer Science with a recommended minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University/Institution. Percentage of marks is relaxable if the candidate s technical experience is exceptional. Candidate should have considerable experience of 5 years in the field of Computer Programming/Computer Networking/ Internet & Web Technology. Or M.E. / M.Tech in the field of Electronics/Electrical/Electronics and Communication/Telecommunication/Computer Science with recommended minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/ Institution. Percentage of marks is relaxable if the candidate s technical experience is exceptional. Candidate should have considerable experience of 3 years in the field of Computer Programming/Computer Networking/ Internet & Web Technology. Desirable: Redhat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Redhat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification. Additionally, candidates with a Ph.D in a relevant field or in a science subject (Physics/Maths/Computer Science) may also apply if they possess the qualifications described above. In the event of selection to the position, the designation would be Scientist C with the same scale of pay as mentioned above. Age : Below 45 years
Contd 2 :: 2 :: Job requirement : Must be proficient in system administration skills in a Linux/ Unix environment. LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl/Php/Python) proficiency is a bonus. Experience working with Linux clusters is essential. This should specifically include maintenance and trouble shooting of network and node hardware and software. The candidate must be proficient in using the state of the art cluster management tools, and should be well versed in personally upgrading the OS and installing new software as per the requirements of the users. Applicant must be self-motivated and able to work well with scientists involved in Astrophysical and Fundamental Physics problems. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. A background with parallel programming using MPI, OpenMP, or other parallel programming environments is not required but is a major plus, as is an advanced degree in a field related to computational engineering or computer science and strong programming experience in a structured language such as Fortran 77/ Fotran90/C/C++/Java/Python. Job description : The High Performance Computing(HPC) Systems Administrator will provide general troubleshooting and support of HPC systems, including recommendations and implementations for improved performance, implement available storage systems using various file systems including Luster, XFS, and ext3/ext4 with NFS; implement archival/back-up systems to ensure retention of critical data assets; coordinate with other HPC team members to prioritize and take responsibility for assigned tasks; plan and execute for growth in HPC needs; prepare technical briefings; create and maintain documentation for users and system administrators describing the use and architecture of HPC systems (including MPICH and OpenMP); respond quickly to user requests for assistance and troubleshooting; help develop and refine scheduling policies for the batch queuing system; provide expertise and support for Infiniband interconnect; install and maintain user applications, install and maintain system patches and libraries, track software license and hardware warranty expirations, provide recommendations and implement system security hardening in accordance with Institute s policies; work with staff, faculty and students to help evaluate and implement emerging technologies, and to provide support of Linux and Mac workstations, visualization initiatives, and other initiatives as directed. Contd 3
:: 3 :: Terms & conditions: 1. The above post carry allowances as admissible under Central Government Rules. Selected candidate will be on probation for a period of two years and will be continued on regular appointment subject to satisfactory performance during the probationary period. 2. The appointee is liable for transfer to any of the Institute s field stations and locations selected for the project. 3. Age relaxation is permissible to SC/ST & OBC candidates and also to physically handicapped candidates as notified by Govt. of India from time to time. 4. Departmental candidates / Government Servants are eligible for age relaxation of 05 years as per Rules. 5. Candidates meeting the above requirements, may forward their application in the format attached to this advertisement together with copies of certificates, passport size photograph, superscribing the Application for the post of ENGINEER-C (COMPUTER) on the envelope to the Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, 2 nd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034. 6. Last date for receipt of application is 31.10.2012. 7. Candidates already employed in Government / Semi Government Organisations / Corporations / Banks etc., may forward their applications through proper channel. 8. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and experience shall be the closing date prescribed for receipt of completed application as indicated above. 9. The prescribed educational qualifications and experience are minimum required and mere possession of the same does not entitle to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to the Advertisement is large and it will not be convenient or possible for the IIA to interview all those candidates, the IIA has the right to limit the candidates to be called for interview on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the Advertisement. The IIA also reserves the right to call for interview only those candidates who in its assessment are likely to be more suitable. The IIA also reserves the right to cancel the entire recruitment process at any time without assigning any reasons whatsoever. No correspondence will be entertained with candidates not selected for interview/appointment. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. 10. Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed to and fro train / bus fare by the shortest route limited to 3 tier AC sleeper on production of tickets. Administrative Officer
APPLICATION FORMAT Affix Passpost Size Photograph 1.Post Applied for : 2. Full Name ( in block letters) : 3. Father s/spouse name : 4. Date of Birth : D D M M Y Y Y Y 5. Address (a)for communication : (b)telephone/mobile number : (c) E-mail id : 6. Sex : 7. Marital Status : 8. Whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC/PH/ : General/Ex-serviceman/Departmental/ Other Govt. Servant. Contd.2
10. Details of qualifications: :: 2 :: Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Name of School/ College/ University Degree/Exam passed Year of passing Subjects Class/ Divisi on % of marks 11. Computer knowledge: 12. Details of Experience: (a) Employment (including the present post) Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Name of the Employer Designati on of post held Nature of duties performed Pay scale Date of joining Date of leaving Reasons for leaving (b) Present pay drawn and total emoluments: 13. Additional Information, if any : I hereby declare that all statements made in the application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found false or incorrect, my candidature/appointment may be cancelled/ terminated without any notice. I also declare that I am a citizen of India by birth/domicile. Place: Date: Signature of the Candidate