Applications are invited for a position of Project Engineer 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:

M.Tech (Geoinformatics / Civil / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics),

B.Tech (Geoinformatics / Civil / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics) + 3 years of relevant 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. 57,600 + 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 application is August 29, 2025.

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

Coordinator
National Centre for Geodesy (NCG)
4th Floor, Engineering Science Building-1 (ESB-1)
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur - 208016

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR