Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)

(An Autonomous Body of Department of Science and Technology)

Vishwakarma Bhavan, A-Wing, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,

New Delhi – 110 016

WALK-IN INTERVIEW – “PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I”

TIFAC invites eligible candidates for the walk-in-interview for project positions in TIFAC under DST sponsored project entitled “Preparation of DPR for National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications” for the position of Project Associates on contract basis initially for a period of 12months or co-terminus with the duration of project or till further order, whichever is earlier.

1. No. of Positions : 02

2. Consolidated remuneration : Rs.31, 000/- per month +H.R.A.

3. Maximum Age : 35 years as on 31.01.2020

4. Essential Qualification : M.Sc. OR B.E./ B.Tech.

5. Desirable Academic/ Professional Experience : Atleast 2 years’ of experience in Research & Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services

6. Essential Experience : Working knowledge of Computers is a must.

7. Nature of job : To assist in preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications (NM-QTA), conceived by DST. The DPR has to comprehensively review and assess the state-of-art of QTAs and related areas such as Information and quantum mechanics, quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum communications, quantum metrology, quantum sensors, quantum imaging – in terms of market size, players providing services across sectors/functions, opportunities, policy framework, if any, presently available skill, etc. The project is highly technical in nature, time bound and may require working beyond working hours/days.

Technical knowledge, good writing skills and document editing is required for the job. The requirements of the positions are immediate.

8. Reporting time : 11.00 AM to 11.30 AM on 12.03.2020 at TIFAC, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-110 016

General terms and conditions:

• No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in interview.
• Selected candidates will be required to join immediately.
• Candidates are required to furnish all original certificates in claim of Academic qualification/experiences/other degree courses, etc. as specified in application form at the time of interview otherwise they would not be considered.
• Eligible candidates may appear for a personal interview along with duly filled application form (Annexure-1) alongwith relevant copies to support the credentials and production of original certificates & Testimonials at the above given address.
• Application Form can be accessed  here

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Preparation of Detailed Project Report for preparing EFC Memo for “National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications”
 
GENESIS & BACKGROUND :

Quantum Technologies & Applications is one of the 9 missions of national importance, being driven by the Prime Minister’s Science and Technology Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) through the (Principal Scientific Advisor) PSA’s office to leverage cutting edge scientific research for India’s sustainable development.

The areas of focus would both be in fundamental science and towards developing technology platforms in the Four (4) identified verticals viz., (i) Quantum Computing & Simulations; (ii) Quantum Materials & Devices; (iii) Quantum Communications; & (iv) Quantum Sensor & Metrology.

Recent developments at global level impress upon the need to develop and exploit the technologies, that are at the heart of the QTA-Some of the future everyday applications of quantum technology will be autonomous vehicle navigation, weather prediction, transportation planning, pharmaceutical development, secure financial communications, resource exploration, sensing and quantum encryption among the many others.

The mission aims at harnessing the potential of QTA and keep the country in league with the ones taking the lead in the domain, requires a detailed work-plan, comprehensively addressing all sectors and by involving all stakeholders.

DPR is proposed to be prepared on a consultative framework, under the guidance of a committee of experts. The Report shall be drawn by a team put together by TIFAC, seeking inputs from multiple channels-literature survey, expert opinion, global trends, brainstorming meetings, etc. Review by Steering Committee shall be conducted to ensure that the document is a well-rounded one.

• NM-QTA Apex Committee,
• DPR Draft Advisory Committee
• DPR Drafting Committee
• NM – QTA Concept Note – Updated
• EFC Guidelines
• NM – QTA Expertbase  ← Please Register
• NM – QTA Questionnaire (your valuable inputs required for preparing DPR for NM QTA)   ← Please Fill up the Form

Till 01-Dec-2019, following 4 National Consultative Meetings were held, 1 each on the four (4) verticals :

1. On “Quantum Sensors & Metrology” during 01st October, 2019 at IISER, Pune
2. On “Quantum Computing & Simulations” during 05-06 November, 2019 at IISER Thiruvananthapuram
3. On “Quantum Communications” during  22-23 November, 2019 at IISER, Mohali
4. On “Quantum Materials & Devices’ during 29 Nov – 01 December, 2019 at IIT Delhi

Draft Inputs on the Four Verticals are under preparation.

Date of Update: 03-Dec-2019