Faculty of Physics- Night Shift

About Cheenta

Role overview

Teaching and research responsibilities

• Teach scheduled problem-first physics sessions and lead Olympiad-style work in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, waves and optics, and modern physics.
• Adapt depth and pace to student groups, keep sessions rigorous and engaging, and record material covered.
• Contribute to mentored research by reading and presenting guided problems, papers, and results, and maintaining organized notes and write-ups.
• Prepare problem sets and session plans, grade assessments, provide written feedback, track student progress, and coordinate with faculty on groups, content, and the academic calendar.

Required qualifications

• A Master's degree in Physics or near completion; exceptional bachelor's-level candidates with a strong problem-solving record may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for non-routine problem solving; a formal Olympiad record is not required.
• Genuine interest in research and pursuing higher academic study over time.
• Clear spoken and written English and confidence teaching live.
• Willingness to work the in-office night shift in Kolkata.

Preferred qualifications

• Physics teaching or mentoring experience is a plus but is not expected.
• Research exposure through project work, a thesis, publications, or sustained reading beyond coursework is preferred.
• LaTeX familiarity is preferred; laboratory reasoning, data analysis, numerical tools, or experimental and computational physics experience is welcome.
• Basic Bengali familiarity and comfort with online or blended teaching tools and academic platforms are welcome.

Workplace and schedule

• Full-time, office-based position in Kolkata; in-person work is required.
• Night shift runs 11:00 PM–8:00 AM IST and aligns with overseas student sessions; daily handover is coordinated with the day-shift team.
• During probation, the workweek is six days, including weekends, with one scheduled weekday off; probation lasts six months with reviews at months three and six.

Compensation and benefits

• Pay is ₹27,000–₹40,000 per month, in hand, based on skill and experience; the night shift carries the higher salary band.
• Health insurance for the employee and statutory benefits as applicable.
• Equipment, software access, and reference materials are provided.

Role scope and development

Application materials and assessment

• Applicants must provide a current CV, a note of 200 words or fewer about their interest in problem solving and research and academic goals, and an approximately one-page solved write-up of a non-routine physics problem.
• Shortlisted candidates complete a problem-solving and teaching assessment and an interview with senior faculty and the Director; applications without a solved-problem write-up will not be reviewed.