Department of Physics University School of Sciences University Navarangpura, , 380 009, Gujarat, (DST-FIST and DRS-SAP Sponsored Department) Date: 01/10/2018 Advertisement for the Appointment of TWO Project Fellows (Under UGC DRS-II-SAP Program)

Applications are invited for the post of TWO Project Fellows under UGC Special Assistance Programme (SAP) at the level of DRS-II sanctioned vide letter No. F.530/17/DRS-II/2018 (SAP-I) dated 17/04/2018 initially upto 31/03/2019 and may be extended till 31/03/2023. The thrust area of research is Condensed Matter Physics. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminate with the DRS-II-SAP duration.

Minimum Essential Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Physics with minimum of 55% Marks, [50% in case of SC/ST/PH/OBC(NCL)]. For further terms and conditions kindly refer to the rules available on UGC website.

Age Limit: Candidate shall not be more than 40 years of age on the date of interview. Upper age limit may be relaxed as per Government of India rules.

Desirable: (1) Knowledge of Linux/Unix/CentOS/Ubuntu operating systems. (2) Familiar with softwares like Quantum Espresso/WIEN 2K/VASP/ABINIT etc.

Fellowship:  Rs. 16,000/- (initially for two years) and Rs. 18,000/- (for third year onwards) per month + HRA as per government rules will be applicable to NET/GATE qualified candidates/Ph.D. degree holder in the concerned subject.  Rs. 14,000/- (initially for two years) and Rs. 16,000/- (for third year onwards) per month + HRA as per government rules will be applicable for non NET/GATE candidates.

How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply with full details on plain paper [including qualifications, photo, age, e-mail ID, contact number, etc. along with details of certificates of qualifications, experiences, NET/GATE exam and research article publications (if any)] so as to reach the Co-ordinator by on or before 20/10/2018. The applications will be scrutinized on the basis of qualifications, experience and suitability of the candidates in the programme. Only selected candidates from the initial screening will be called for written test and/or interview. No further communication on this matter will be entertained.  Written test and/or interview date will be intimated by “E-mail/Telephonically only” to the shortlisted candidates.  No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate if called for attending the written test and/or interview.  Application envelop may kindly be superscribed with the title “Application for the Project Fellow under UGC-DRS- II-SAP”.

P. N. Gajjar V. A. Rana Co-ordinator (UGC DRS- II), Deputy Co-ordinator (UGC DRS -II), Professor and Head, Professor Department of Physics, Department of Physics, University School of Sciences, University School of Sciences,

Gujarat University, , Navarangpura, Navarangpura, Ahmedabad 380 009, Gujarat Ahmedabad 380 009, Gujarat