📢 IIT Kanpur Vacancy 2026 for Project Associate in Ganga River Ecological and Hydraulic Research full Details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Department of Earth Sciences, has announced a temporary and contractual position for Project Associate under the sponsored research project titled “Assessment of the impact of anthropogenic interventions on the ecological habitat and floodplain dynamics of the Ganga River using an integrated approach based on remote sensing and hydraulic geometry.” This project aims to study the environmental and geomorphological changes in the Ganga River system through advanced remote sensing and GIS-based analysis.

📊 Position Details

  • Post: Project Associate
  • No. of Positions: 01
  • Duration: 6 months (temporary and contractual)
  • Salary: ₹21,600 – ₹54,000 per month (as per experience and qualification)
  • Last Date to Apply: 16 September 2026

🎓 Essential Qualification & Experience

  • B.Tech with at least 1 year of relevant experience, OR
  • Master’s degree in Geoinformatics.

🌟 Desirable Qualification & Experience

  • Experience in remote sensing and GIS applications.
  • Familiarity with dashboard development in GIS environment.
  • Strong analytical and data visualization skills.

⚙️ Nature of Work

The selected candidate will assist in research activities related to the ecological and hydraulic assessment of the Ganga River. The work involves remote sensing data analysis, GIS-based mapping, and development of visualization dashboards to support the project’s objectives.

📅 Application Process

  • Applications must be submitted on plain paper mentioning the post and signed by the applicant.
  • Send applications via email to nareshk@iitk.ac.in.
  • Ensure submission before 16 September 2026.

📍 Contact Information

Prof. Rajiv Sinha
Principal Investigator, Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Kanpur
Email: rsinha@iitk.ac.in

✅ Final Takeaway

The IIT Kanpur Project Associate Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for candidates skilled in remote sensing and GIS to contribute to an impactful research project on the Ganga River’s ecological and hydraulic dynamics. Interested applicants should apply before 16 September 2026 to join this prestigious initiative.

Issued by IIT Kanpur – Advertisement No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/171, Department of Earth Sciences.