1. Name of the post: Research Associate-I 2. Number of post: Two (02) 3. Research Area: String Theory 4. Essential Qualifications : i. A candidate should have a first or high second class M. Sc. degree in Physics, with a minimum average of 55% marks both in B.Sc.(Hons.) and M.Sc. examinations, along with a good overall academic record and has obtained Ph.D. or due to submit the thesis within three months, with research experience supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of String Theory. ii. A candidate who is expected to submit his/her Ph.D. thesis within three months from the deadline for this application mentioned above may also apply with a separate declaration letter given by the candidate’s supervisor mentioning the above three-month time limit. iii. This has to be submitted by the candidate along with his/her application.