Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2024/277

Applications are invited for the position of Project Associate in the project titled "Promoting Residential Energy Efficiency through an Appliance-level Electricity Monitoring System," funded by the Kotak School of Sustainability.

Name of the Post: Project Associate

Salary Range: Rs. 21600-1800-54000 per month.

Minimum Qualification: B.Tech, or Post-graduate, or Graduate +3 years relevant experience in any Engineering discipline.

Desired Skillset: Candidates with backgrounds in statistical data analysis, building energy efficiency, and air-conditioning systems will be preferred.

Project Description and Nature of Work: The project aims to reduce electricity consumption in homes by monitoring appliance-level electricity consumption through smart meters and suggesting behavioural and technological interventions to the residents. The Project Associate will be responsible for installing smart meters, conducting statistical analysis to identify energy savings opportunities, and designing behavioural and technological interventions to promote residential energy efficiency.

Application Format: To apply, please fill out the online form: https://forms.gle/2wH1degKqx4kCypz9 by December 31, 2024. For any queries or issues with the online application form, please email Prof. Aakash Rai (aakashrai@iitk.ac.in). The application deadline may be extended if no suitable candidate is found. Hardcopy applications will not be considered.

The appointment will be initially for 11 months and may be extended subject to good performance and funding availability. The Institute reserves the right to adopt suitable criteria for shortlisting candidates based on qualifications and experience who will be called for an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test/interview, which may be conducted online or in-person in Kanpur. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the test/interview.

Dr. Anubha Goel (PI)
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
I.I.T. Kanpur