Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, one of the prestigious Institutes of National Importance in India, invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the post of Project Associate I under an ongoing sponsored research project.

About The Research Project The position is offered under the project titled:

“Capacity Building for Human Resource Development in Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone and Related Technology)”

This project is funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

The Main Objective Of This Project Is To Develop skilled human resources in drone and unmanned aircraft systems

Promote research and innovation in aerospace, automation, and robotics

Strengthen India’s technological ecosystem in emerging drone technologies

Provide industry-oriented practical exposure to engineers and researchers The project focuses on design, analysis, simulation, and development of drone-related mechanical and structural systems, which makes this role technically important and career-oriented.

Project Supervision

Principal Investigator: Dr. Amit Shukla

Department: Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)

Institute: IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh The selected candidate will work directly with the research team and faculty members, gaining experience in:

Engineering design and modelling

Structural analysis

Simulation-based development

Research documentation and technical reporting

Nature of Appointment The post is temporary in nature

Appointment will be valid till the end of the project duration

Initial appointment may be for a few months or one year

Extension Depends On Performance of the candidate

Project requirements





Availability of funds

This position does not guarantee permanent employment, but it adds strong academic and research value to the candidate’s profile.

Salary Details

Consolidated salary: ₹20,000 per month

Additional HRA (House Rent Allowance) will be paid as applicable

Salary will be fixed as per IIT Mandi and Government of India norms In case a retired or superannuated government employee is selected, salary will be decided as per prevailing GoI rules.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification B.Tech in Automobile Engineering

OR equivalent engineering discipline

Desirable Qualification (Highly Preferred) Minimum 5 years of experience in:

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Mechanical / product / structural design tools

Candidates with solid design background will be given preference during shortlisting.

Reservation & Relaxation Rules

Relaxation In Marks May Be Provided To SC

ST

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

PwD candidates

All relaxations will be applicable strictly as per Government of India norms.

Shortlisting & Selection Process

IIT Mandi Reserves Full Right To Fix higher eligibility criteria for shortlisting

Call limited candidates for interview

Conduct Interview In Online mode or

Offline mode

Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Informed through email

OR notified through the official IIT Mandi website The Final Selection Will Be Based On Educational qualification

Relevant experience

Interview performance

Project requirement

Age Requirements: Minimum Age: NA Years, Maximum Age: NA Years. Age Relaxation: SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwD candidates will get age and qualification relaxation as applicable.

Application Fees: All Category: ₹Free

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