IIT Kanpur | Opening for Project Postdoc Fellow [Emolument: Rs.60,000/-] Apply by July 27, 2021

July 19, 2021, 9:39 a.m., Posted by: Nandita Singh

Overview:

• The Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, invites applications for one post of Project Postdoc Fellow in a sponsored project.
• Project Title: "Large-scale Multicity Dense Urban IoT Real-time Air Quality Monitoring Networks in India".

About the Position:

• Position: Project Postdoc Fellow
• No. of Position: 01
• Duration: 3 years
• Emoluments: Rs.60,000/- + HRA as per Institute norms

Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering/Environmental Science and Engineering/Atmospheric Sciences/Climate Sciences.
• Strong background in atmospheric science and air quality research.
• Significant background in handling and processing large data sets.
• Good experience in field experiment environmental sensing.
• Prior fieldwork experience in air quality monitoring and in operating and maintaining air quality monitoring sensors.

Desirable:

• Impressive publications record in high-impact air quality research journals. Knowledge of any scientific programming language.

Nature of Job:

• The candidate would coordinate and run large city-scale networks for air quality measurements using low-cost sensors.
• The candidate would be in charge of the air quality sensors and responsible for their regular operation, calibration, and maintenance, and maintain device uptime.
• The candidate will also take part in the analysis of large datasets evolved during such monitoring.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates may apply via email (to dstccp@gmail.com), giving full details of qualifications and experience with copies of relevant certificates by July 27, 2021. The Selection will be based on Zoom/Skype online interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview by email.

Important Points:

• Last date to Apply: on or before July 27, 2021.