IIT Kanpur Project Associate (National Aerosol Facility) Recruitment 2026Open

• A postgraduate degree in environmental science or engineering, atmospheric science, climate studies, or a closely related discipline is essential.
• Desirable skills include basic use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with working knowledge of Python or R for scientific and environmental data analysis.
• Basic familiarity with ArcGIS or QGIS, air-quality monitoring, environmental datasets and scientific measurements is desirable.
• Analytical ability, problem-solving, communication, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and in a team are also desirable.

• Prepare your resume/CV, a cover letter explaining your suitability, contact information for two references and published or unpublished writing samples.
• Include Project Associate and advertisement number P.Rect./R&D/2026/219 in the email subject line.
• Attach the required materials and send them to the application email address given in the official notification.
• Submit the email by 10 November 2026.

About the recruitment

IIT Kanpur's National Aerosol Facility has announced one Project Associate vacancy through advertisement P.Rect./R&D/2026/219. This is a temporary, contractual project appointment located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Applications are accepted by email, with the submission deadline set for 10 November 2026.

Eligibility and work profile

The essential qualification is a postgraduate degree in environmental science or engineering, atmospheric science, climate studies, or a closely related field. The desirable profile includes familiarity with MS Office applications, Python or R, and ArcGIS or QGIS. Understanding air-quality monitoring and scientific measurements, along with analytical and communication skills, is also desirable.

The associate will support the project team in scientific and administrative work. Responsibilities include field deployment, sensor and instrument monitoring, environmental data collection, data cleaning and quality checks. The role also involves statistical and time-series analysis, identifying pollution hotspots, preparing spatial visualisations, reviewing literature and contributing to technical reports and policy documents. Maintaining project data, equipment records and field documentation forms another part of the work.

Prepare and submit the application

• Assemble a resume/CV and a cover letter explaining how your background fits the position.
• Include contact information for two references and writing samples, which may be published or unpublished.
• Put the post name, Project Associate, and advertisement number P.Rect./R&D/2026/219 in the email subject.
• Use the application email address stated in the official notification and send the documents by 10 November 2026.

Selection and appointment terms

The department may set suitable shortlisting criteria for eligible applicants. Interviews can take place online and/or in person, and shortlisted candidates will receive scheduling details by email. No fixed interview date is listed.

Monthly consolidated pay follows the INR 21600-1800-54000 scale and depends on experience and skills. The appointment lasts one year or until the project ends, whichever comes first, with annual renewal linked to performance. The selected candidate must work in Ahmedabad and arrange their own accommodation. The notice does not state an age limit or application fee.