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Jawaharlal Nehru PlanetariumBangalore Association for Science Education

(A Registered Society of the Government of Karnataka)

Application invited for Junior Planetarium Engineer/Junior Scientific Officer

Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE) which administers the

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP), Bangalore, is an autonomous body registered

under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, funded by Department of Science

and Technology, Government of Karnataka.

The objectives are science popularization, non-formal science education and relatedactivities. Apart from the production of planetarium shows, it conducts science

exhibitions at least twice a year and several workshops for science teachers and

students. There is a Science Park with dynamic exhibits in the campus.

JNP seeks talented young personnel capable of working in a multitaskingenvironment. It invites applications for the post of Junior Planetarium Engineer (JPE)

and Junior Scientific Officer (JSO) for the planetarium.

The posts of JPE and JSO have a good career growth as per the Cadre andRecruitment Rules (C&RRs) of BASE. The associated duties reflect ample scope for

incorporating creativity and introduce novel concepts.

(1) Junior Planetarium Engineer (JPE) - One Post

I Class - B.E./B.Tech Electronics/Instrumentation from an approved University.

Experience in using/servicing electronic and optical instruments, computer literacy,

aptitude for working in multitasking environment.

Essential: Knowledge of Kannada

Desirable: Interest in astronomy, handling telescopes, science popularization withhands on activities/communication skills/exposure to classical music, art

and literature.

Age Limit: 30 Years as on the last date prescribed for receipt of application

Scale of Pay: 8825-225-9500-250-10500-300-12300-350-14400-400-16000

(as per Karnataka Government Regulations)

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Duties of JPE:-

(1) Organising maintenance of building, electrical installations, substation, dieselgenerator sets

(2) Coordination in the production of planetarium shows includes interaction withscriptwriters, artists, musicians apart from audio and video editing in Kannada

and English.

(3) Managing the planetarium show requires maintenance of planetariumprojectors, slide projectors, video, audio systems, UPS A/C plant and ticketing

machines.

(4) Assistance in organising events like public viewing of celestial objects andscience exhibition which includes overseeing fabrication of dynamic sciencemodels, operation of telescopes manual and computerized.

(2) Junior Scientific Officer (JSO) - One PostI Class - M.Sc. in physics or related topics from an approved University with aptitudefor teaching

Essential: Knowledge of Kannada, Basic astronomy

Desirable: B.Ed, computer literacy, acquaintance with modern teaching methods

including programming both in Kannada and English. Aptitude for

developing innovative experiments, teaching aids, communication skills,

exposure to music, art and literature.

Age Limit: 30 Years as on the last date prescribed for receipt of application

Scale of Pay: 8825-225-9500-250-10500-300-12300-350-14400-400-16000

(as per Karnataka Government Regulations)

Duties of JSO:-

(1) Assistance in production of planetarium shows script writing, compilingvisuals, audio recording and video editing both in English and Kannada.

(2) Assistance in conducting workshops for children, preparation of teaching aidsand simple experiments for exhibitions, testing models for science park.

(3) Preparation of write-ups for posters and exhibits in English and Kannada.(4) Operation of telescopes and binoculars both manual and computerised,

coordination with amateur astronomers.

(5) Interaction with children, laypersons and media.(6) Requires basic knowledge of night sky-watch, for interaction with public on

celestial events.

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The gross monthly emoluments for both the posts in this pay scale would be about

Rs.19,000-00 inclusive of all allowances which is likely to be improved after the VIPay Commission. A higher starting basic will be considered for deserving candidates.

Submission of application:

The application form in the prescribed format should be sent as a hard copy with

copies of documents in support of age, experience and qualification and names of two

references, to the Administrative Officer, JNP on the below mentioned address on or

before the 10th

March, 2012. The envelope should be clearly super scribed

Application for the post of Junior Planetarium Engineer/Junior Scientific Officer

Jawaharlal Nehru PlanetariumSri T Chowdaiah Road, High Grounds

Bangalore 560 001

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