TIFR Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Project Associate (WLCG Grid System Project)
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The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai — an Autonomous Institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and a Deemed to be University — has invited applications for 02 Project Associate posts to work for the "Updating and Operation of Regional WLCG Grid System Project" in the Department of High Energy Physics. A comprehensive monthly salary of Rs.40,000/- will be paid. B.E./B.Tech graduates in Computer Science/IT/ECE can apply. Applications must be sent by email by 30 June 2026.
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About TIFR Mumbai
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a premier research institution located at 1 Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005. It is an Autonomous Institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, and a Deemed to be University, known for world-class research in physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry and computer science.
This recruitment is for the "Updating and Operation of Regional WLCG Grid System Project" under Principal Investigator Prof. Gobinda Majumder in the Department of High Energy Physics, TIFR Mumbai. The work involves maintaining the CMS Tier-2 centre at TIFR, which is part of the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG).
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Vacancy Details
- Post: Project Associate
- Number of Posts: 02 (Two)
- Project: Updating and Operation of Regional WLCG Grid System Project
- Department: Department of High Energy Physics, TIFR Mumbai
- Location: TIFR, 1 Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005, Maharashtra
- Nature of Post: Temporary appointment initially for 1 year, extendable for a maximum period of another 3 years based on performance
- Age Limit: Below 25 years as on 30.06.2026
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Electronics & Communication or a related field with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade points
- Note: Candidates whose final year result is published but who are waiting for the degree certificate can also apply, if they fulfil all other criteria
- Linux / network administration
- Knowledge of computer architecture, storage and computer networking
- Knowledge of workload managers such as HTCondor, SLURM, PBS
- Maintenance of software and hardware in large data centers and IT security
- Knowledge of cloud-based computation and storage systems
- Programming in Python/C++, shell scripting
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Job Responsibilities
- Maintenance of CMS Tier-2 centre at TIFR, which includes a large number of worker nodes, storage system, switches and firewalls
- Setup and maintenance of networked desktops, user accounts, shared file systems in Linux based desktops and servers
- Management/admin of clustered Linux based servers, storage server, installing/upkeep of required daemons
- Managing Ethernet L2 switches, LAN, DNS, email server and service applications (distribution list, etc.), Wifi units, upkeep of security
Salary & Benefits
- Monthly Salary (Comprehensive): Rs.40,000/-
- Tenure: Temporary appointment initially for 1 year, extendable for a maximum of another 3 years based on performance
- The appointment is temporary and non-pensionable
Important Dates
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 30 June 2026
Application Fee
- Not mentioned in official notification.
Required Documents
- Detailed CV including educational qualifications in the prescribed format (S.S.C., H.S.C., B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. — with year, university/agency, subjects, marks/rank/score)
- Rank in qualifying national level entrance tests and awards
- A one-page write-up of work experience/interest
- CV must include date of birth, present affiliation and occupation, address, contact number and email ID
- Names and addresses of two referees familiar with your recent academic activities
How to Apply
- Step 1: Prepare a detailed CV in the prescribed format along with the one-page write-up and referee details
- Step 2: Email the application to Prof. Gobinda Majumder at gobinda@tifr.res.in
- Step 3: Use the subject line: "Application for Project Associate position (Name of Candidate)"
- Step 4: Ensure the application reaches by 30 June 2026
Important Instructions
- The appointment is temporary and will initially be for a period of 1 year, extendable for a maximum period of another 3 years based on performance
- The appointment is temporary and non-pensionable
- The candidate will not have any claim for any permanent or temporary appointment in the Institute either during or after the project period
- Candidates with final year results published but awaiting degree certificate can apply if they fulfil all other criteria
- Applications must be sent by email only, with the prescribed subject line
Important Links
- Official Website (TIFR): View
- Official Notification PDF: Download
- Application Email: gobinda@tifr.res.in
- Help Number (Telephone): 022-2278 2000
- Fax: 022-2280 4610/11
- Postal Address: TIFR, 1 Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005