Applications are invited for one position of Senior Project Scientist for one year (extendable based on performance) in the DST-sponsored project titled "Map Generalization – Modelling and Automatic Derivation of Multiple Representations of Geographical Features for Multiscale Mapping" at the National Centre for Geodesy / Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur.

Minimum qualification:

Ph.D.* (Geoinformatics / Civil / Computer Science / Information Technology / Earth Sciences / Electronics) + 1 year of relevant experience

Postgraduate (MCA or M.Sc. in Geoinformatics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Earth Sciences / Electronics) + 4 years of relevant experience

*duration in Ph.D. degree, after three years will be considered as research experience.

Desirable:

Good understanding of Cartography, GIS, and Topographic Mapping
Experience in GIS programming, QGIS software, and PostgreSQL + PostGIS
Proficient in Python and Java programming languages
Basic understanding of Unified Modelling Language (UML) and GitHub
Basic knowledge of coordinate geometry and vector algebra

Nature of the work:

Designing, developing, and implementing map generalization algorithms in Python
Developing QGIS toolbox for generalizing geographical features
Analysis of data and results
Drafting manuscripts

Number of positions: One

Term of appointment: The initial appointment will be for one year and may be extended based on performance.

Salary: Rs. 61,200 + 18% HRA

How to apply: Interested applicants should send their CVs, transcripts (from Bachelor's degree onward), and cover letters, including the statement of purpose, via email (with the advertisement number in the subject line) to ncg@iitk.ac.in.

The last date for applying is 30 November 2024. *Extended till December 15, 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email about the online interview.

Dr. Onkar Dikshit
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur - 208016

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR