Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/105

Applications are invited for the following positions in the project entitled, “Grid Readiness for EV: Enablers and Technological developments (GREET)”, funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India.

Project Scientist-II (1 Position)

Salary: Rs 92,000 + HRA (20% as per ANRF norms).

Minimum Academic Qualification:

Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent

and

Three years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services

Job Summary:

The Project Scientist-II will contribute to the planning, execution, and documentation of research activities under an ANRF-supported project. The position requires strong technical expertise, independent research capability, and the ability to coordinate with the Principal Investigator and project team to meet milestones and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned research, experimentation, analysis, and technical development work under the project.
• Design, implement, and validate methods, tools, systems, or prototypes relevant to the project objectives.
• Support project planning, progress tracking, and timely submission of deliverables.
• Coordinate with collaborators, students, vendors, and stakeholders as required.
• Maintain records, technical documentation, and compliance with project procedures.
• Assist in proposal-related work, review activities, and dissemination of research findings.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Doctoral Degree in Science or master’s degree in engineering or technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably within R&D, innovation, or technology-driven environments.
• Relevant research or development experience in the project domain.
• Strong analytical, computational, and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of tools, software, or equipment required for the assigned research area.
• Preferred Attributes: Experience in managing multi-partner or multi-institutional R&D projects, ability to understand and communicate complex technical topics in simple terms, familiarity with reporting requirements for research sponsors or government funding bodies.
• Experience working with IoT devices, embedded systems, SCADA systems, cloud platforms, and middleware integration, tailored to project requirements.
• Familiar with end-to-end system integration, including sensor/data acquisition, device communication, supervisory monitoring, cloud connectivity, and backend data handling.

How to apply:

Application should be sent to the following address or alternatively can be sent via email at:

iitkmanpower@gmail.com.

The application should contain detailed resume including the qualifications and experience, and 2 references of people the candidate has worked with but not related.

The post is purely temporary and is for the duration of 1 year. The last date for sending the application is June 01, 2026.

Short-listed applicants will be called for an interview. IIT Kanpur will not pay for the travelling to attend the interview. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification and work experience will not be informed or called for the interview.

Dr. Saikat Chakrabarti
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur 208016
Email: iitkmanpower@gmail.com