📢 IIT Kanpur Vacancy 2026 For Senior Project Associate in Dynamic Risk for Cascading Himalayan Hazards full Details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Department of Earth Sciences, has announced a temporary and contractual position for Senior Project Associate under the sponsored research project titled “Dynamic Risk for Cascading Himalayan Hazards”. This project focuses on assessing and mitigating multi-hazard risks in the Himalayan region through advanced geological and remote sensing studies.

📊 Position Details

  • Post: Senior Project Associate
  • No. of Positions: 01
  • Duration: 6 months (temporary and contractual)
  • Salary: ₹42,000 per month + 18% HRA
  • Last Date to Apply: 16 September 2026

🎓 Essential Qualification & Experience

  • M.Tech or M.Sc with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

🌟 Desirable Qualification & Experience

  • M.Sc (Geology) with 1 year of experience in remote sensing preferred.
  • Prior work experience in landslide studies or Himalayan terrain research is desirable.

⚙️ Nature of Work

The selected candidate will assist in research activities related to dynamic risk assessment of cascading Himalayan hazards. The work involves data collection, remote sensing analysis, and geological interpretation 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 Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for candidates with expertise in geology and remote sensing to contribute to a high-impact research project on Himalayan hazard dynamics. Interested applicants should apply before 16 September 2026 to join this prestigious initiative.

Issued by IIT Kanpur – Advertisement No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/174, Department of Earth Sciences.