The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)
of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
(TIFR) is a leading centre for research in a wide range of areas in astronomy and astrophysics. NCRA also offers exciting opportunities to work in technical aspects relevant for radio astronomy such as analog and digital electronics, signal processing, antenna design, communication and software development.
NCRA has built and operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) which is located approximately 80 km north of Pune, India and is the most powerful radio telescope operating at low radio frequencies. It is a national facility and is being used by astronomers across the world, leading to several significant discoveries. NCRA has also built and operates the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) which is a large cylindrical telescope located near Udhagamandalam, India.
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National Centre for Radio Astrophysics
TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
Pune University Campus, Post Bag 3,
Ganeshkhind P.O.,
Pune 411 007
Maharashtra, INDIA
Tel: +91 20 25719000, +91 20 25719111
Fax - +91 20 25692149