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 key 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 applicab

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