Job Title: Project Associate for SAC-Ahmedabad University THz collaboration project
Job Category(s) : Project
Job Description : The Astronomy & Astrophysics group at Ahmedabad University is accepting applications for the position of a Project Associate to work on a project titled “Study of Interstellar medium filaments
detection algorithms and application on the Galactic plane TeraHertz surveys”. The Project Associate would work towards carrying out a detailed comparative study of existing algorithms for identifying
Interstellar medium (ISM) filamentary structures by applying them to relevant data products (Thz and multi-wavelength data sets), with the help of HPC operation. The project is crucial for developing future data
analysis tools for ISM, and answering fundamental questions associated with star formation. The Project Associate will work with Professor Samyaday Choudhury and scientists at the Space Applications Centre (SAC-ISRO, Ahmedabad). Strongly motivated candidates from all genders and diverse backgrounds are
encouraged to apply for this position.

Responsibilities:
1. Employ and explore various algorithms to identify ISM filamentary structure.
2. Conduct a comprehensive survey of THz and complementary data from various instruments, data
compilation and preprocessing.
3. Carry out statistical comparisons of different identification methods.
4. Carry out analysis over large-data sets using HPC.
5. Present results in conferences/meetings.
6. Compile Report.

Key Skills:
1. Strong fundamentals in computer sciences and image analysis techniques.
2. Strong coding skills in Python and in other languages (e.g., C, C++, Fortran).
3. Knowledge of HPC operation.
4. Knowledge of statistical techniques.
5. Knowledge of Linux OS.
6. Good communication skills in English.
Application deadline : 2025-06-15
Institutional URL with the announcement : https://ahduni.edu.in/careers/academic-support/#careers30
Announcement Brochure/Poster/Notification : 2025-26-SAC-AhdUni-PA-Job-Adv_v2.pdf
Name of the Contact Person : Samyaday Choudhury
Affiliation of the Contact Person : Ahmedabad University
Email of the Contact Person : samyaday.choudhury@ahduni.edu.in
Other Remarks : N/A