Project Associate
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
About the Project
Project: Smart Vayu : near Real-Time Source Apportionment (nRTSA) of Air Quality, Ahmedabad
Number of Posts: 1
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Smart Vayu is a mobile, near real-time air quality source apportionment initiative of CoE ATMAN, IIT Kanpur. Using a mobile monitoring platform across representative sites in Ahmedabad, the project identifies the sources behind the city’s air pollution and builds a data-driven model to support evidence-based clean air action ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030.
NATURE OF POSITION
Temporary / Contractual
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: 1 year or till the end of the project (whichever is earlier), renewed annually based on performance.
SALARY
INR 25900-2100-63700 per month, consolidated. Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide scientific and administrative support to the project manager / project executive officer / post-doctoral fellows and project team.
- Assist in air-quality and environmental monitoring, including field deployment, data collection, and monitoring of sensors and scientific instruments.
- Process, clean, analyze, and quality check scientific and environmental data to identify trends and patterns, and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports.
- Assist in statistical, time series, and QA/QC analysis, including identification of trends, patterns, and pollution hotspots.
- Assist in GIS-based data processing and visualization of environmental and spatial datasets using ArcGIS/QGIS.
- Conduct literature reviews and assist in the preparation of technical reports, handbooks, policy documents, and other project deliverables.
- Maintain organized records of project data, field activities, equipment/instruments, observations, reports, and other technical documentation.
- Undertake other project-related scientific, technical or administrative tasks, regular field visits and co-ordination as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Based in Ahmedabad
- Gujarati: speaking, reading and writing (mandatory)
- Working knowledge of Excel, basic QGIS and Graphic design advantage.
- Basic proficiency in the MS Productivity Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of Python or R for scientific and environmental data processing and analysis.
- Basic working knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial data processing and visualization.
- Basic understanding of air quality monitoring, atmospheric/environmental data and scientific measurements.
- Basic graphic design skills for preparing charts, maps, and project communication material.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
Graduate or postgraduate degree in environmental science/engineering, atmospheric science, climate studies, or a closely related field.
Experience Options:
- B.Tech + fresher or 1 year of relevant experience, OR
- Postgraduate + fresher or 1 year of relevant experience, OR
- Graduate + 3–4 years of relevant experience
Other Benefits
- Medical: only OPD facility for self is available at the Health Centre of IIT Kanpur, without reimbursement of the cost of medicines. Any outside referral shall not be reimbursed. A medical booklet will be provided on request.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply by email to [email protected] with the following mandatory information:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter explaining suitability for the position
- Contact information of 2 references