Advertisement Number: P.Rect/R&D/2025/028

Duration of Appointment: 11 Months (to be extended on the basis of satisfactory performance)

Eligibility Criteria:

Sr Project Executive Officer:

 Desirable:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in river science, hydrology, environmental research, or related fields.
• Proven track record in scientific report writing, policy documentation, and research publications.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary research projects, preferably in river basin studies, water resource management, or ecosystem monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of river health monitoring, hydrological modeling, and water quality assessment.
• Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, and data analysis tools for river studies.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, policies, and frameworks related to river conservation and management.
• Experience in writing high-quality scientific reports, research papers, and policy briefs.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical data into clear and concise reports for stakeholders.
• Proficiency in technical editing, formatting, and referencing styles (APA, IEEE, etc.).
• Strong project coordination abilities, with experience in team management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to collaborate with government agencies, research institutions, and international organizations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for knowledge dissemination.
• Experience working in large-scale environmental projects or government-funded initiatives.
• Knowledge of climate change impacts on river systems and sustainable water management strategies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced research environment.

Sr Project Scientist:

 Desirable:

• Hands-on experience in wastewater treatment, biofiltration, bioremediation, or bioenergy production.
• Experience working on government-funded, industrial, or academic research projects related to environmental sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of microbial degradation, bioprocessing, and enzyme-based pollution control.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (PCR, sequencing, metagenomics) for environmental analysis.
• Experience in designing and optimizing biotechnological processes for environmental applications.
• Proven track record of research publications, patents, and technical report writing.
• Ability to analyze complex environmental data and translate findings into scientific reports.
• Experience in preparing project proposals, grant applications, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience in leading research teams, supervising projects, and collaborating with industry partners.
• Ability to coordinate with environmental agencies, regulatory bodies, and funding organizations.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and knowledge dissemination.

Sr Project Manager:

 Desirable:

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in project management, preferably in research, academia, or corporate sectors.
• Experience in handling large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Prior experience in budgeting, procurement, and resource management.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Asana, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
• Familiarity with government funding procedures and grant management.
• Excellent team leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience in research institutions or government projects.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders, sponsors, and vendors.

Project Engineer:

Desirable:

• 2-5 years of experience in website design, front-end/back-end development, and software programming.
• Experience in developing interactive, scalable, and responsive web applications.
• Prior work on research-based, academic, or enterprise projects is an advantage.
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern UI frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).
• Proficiency in Adobe XD, Figma, or other UI/UX design tools.
• Strong knowledge of responsive and mobile-friendly web design.
• Front-End: React, Angular, Vue.js, or similar frameworks.
• Back-End: Node.js, Django, Flask, Laravel, or Express.js.
• Database Management: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase).
• APIs & Web Services: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for hosting web applications.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for optimizing web applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues and implement security best practices.

Project Associate:

Desirable:

Having experience in conducting field surveys for hydrological modelling, preparing daily task reports, presentations. Experience in research lab work related to Botany and/ or Zoology. Essential Skillset: A basic understanding of field surveys for river monitoring and taxonomic identification of collected samples. . Desired Skillset: Candidates with a background in fish and fisheries with knowledge of macroinvertebrates will be preferred.

Last date of receipt of application: March 18, 2025

To Apply: Send a hard copy of your latest CV along with all testimonials to the given address, clearly specifying the post you are applying for.

Note: The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and will carry other benefits as may be applicable under IIT Kanpur norms. The institute reserves right to fix suitable criteria for short listing, increase or decrease the no. of vacancy and duration of appointment.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be informed/ contacted for the interview.

Dr Purnendu Bose
Professor
Centre for Ganga River Basin Management & Studies (cGanga)
Room No._WL-116, Western Laboratories
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Kanpur-208016 (UP)
Phone: 0512-679-7792