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 solid 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 strong 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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