Project Postdoc Fellow jobs in Kanpur at IIT Kanpur

Advertisement Number: P.Rect/R&D/2021/152

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) invites application for the position Project Postdoc Fellow

Name of the Post: Project Postdoc Fellow

No of Post: 01

Essential Qualification:

a) Ph.D. in Civil Engineering/Environmental Science and Engineering/Atmospheric Sciences/Climate Sciences.

b) Strong background in atmospheric science and air quality research.

c) Significant background in handling and processing large data sets.

d) Good experience in field experiment environmental sensing.

e) Prior fieldwork experience in air quality monitoring and in operating and maintaining air quality monitoring sensors.

Desirable qualification: Impressive publications record in high impact air quality research journals. Knowledge of any scientific programming language.

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

Duration of Appointment:

a) The appointment for the post is for 3.0 years. Appointment will be initially for one year. Renewal of appointment will be subjected to the performance of the candidate.

b) The post is purely temporary and is on contractual basis.

c) Consolidated salary: Rs.60,000/-

The department reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for short listing of eligible candidates satisfying qualifications and experience. The selection will be based on online interview. Short listed candidates will be informed with an email about the date of interview.

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