IIT Bombay jobs - Project Assistant

No. of Position(s) 2

 IITB Project Recruitment: Project title: Longitudinal effects of Air Pollution Exposures on Lung growth anddevelopment of biomarker of lung function deficit in Urban Children About the project: This multi-centric, multi-partner DBT-Wellcome Trust India Alliance funded project aims a. to measure the growth of lung function in schoolchildren ( age 11 to 14 years),over period of 5 years, b. to assess the long-term exposures of traffic related air pollution in schools and homes of the children in four cities – Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Mysuru, and c. to study the association between air pollution and lung function in children and examine the individual and community level factors modifying their association. The study involves field monitoring of air pollution in schools and homes, laboratory chemical analysis of collected particulate matter (PM2.5),conducting spirometry, biosamples collection and administering structured questionnaire surveys.

Qualification & Experience: Essential Qualifications & Experience: Graduate degree in Basic Sciences/ Environmental Science + 2 years of experience OR Postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences/ Environmental science

Desirable: 1. Candidates with prior experience in air pollution monitoring and/or laboratory chemical analysis will be preferred. 2. Candidates with fluency in Marathi or Kannada will be a huge advantage. 3. Good knowledges of MS office tools including Word and Excel. 4. Willingness and commitment to work in a diverse team of professionals to achieve the project targets in a timely manner

Pay Details: Level PR-A2: Salary range from Rs.14400 to Rs 31200 + Rs.3125.00/- Out Of Campus Allowance (if applicable) p.m.