Project: Smart Vayu : near Real-Time Source Apportionment (nRTSA) of Air Quality, Ahmedabad Number of Posts: 1 Nos.

Location:
Ahmedabad, Gujarat (candidates must be based in Ahmedabad or relocate to Ahmedabad) ABOUT THE PROJECT Smart Vayu is a mobile, near real-time air quality source apportionment initiative of CoE ATMAN, IIT Kanpur. Using a mobile monitoring platform across representative sites in Ahmedabad, the project identifies the sources behind the city’s air pollution and builds a data-driven model to support evidence-based clean air action ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030. ABOUT THE GROUP Please visit https://iitk.ac.in/atman/ for details. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
• Based in Ahmedabad
• Gujarati: speaking, reading and writing (mandatory)
• Working knowledge of Excel, basic QGIS and Graphic design advantage ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION Graduate or postgraduate degree in environmental science/engineering, atmospheric science, climate studies, or a closely related field. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE (any one of the following)
• B.
Tech + fresher or 1 year of relevant experience, OR
• Postgraduate + fresher or 1 year of relevant experience, OR
• Graduate + 3–4 years of relevant experience REQUIRED SKILLS
• Basic proficiency in the MS Productivity Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Python or R for scientific and environmental data processing and analysis.
• Basic working knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial data processing and visualization.
• Basic understanding of air quality monitoring, atmospheric/environmental data and scientific measurements.
• Basic graphic design skills for preparing charts, maps, and project communication material.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. NATURE OF POSITION Temporary / Contractual DURATION OF APPOINTMENT 1 year or till the end of the project (whichever is earlier),



renewed annually based on performance. SALARY INR 25900-2100-63700 per month, consolidated. Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide scientific and administrative support to the project manager / project executive officer / post-doctoral fellows and project team.
• Assist in air-quality and environmental monitoring, including field deployment, data collection, and monitoring of sensors and scientific instruments.
• Process, clean, analyze, and quality check scientific and environmental data to identify trends and patterns, and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports.
• Assist in statistical, time series, and QA/QC analysis, including identification of trends, patterns, and pollution hotspots.
• Assist in GIS-based data processing and visualization of environmental and spatial datasets using ArcGIS/QGIS.
• Conduct literature reviews and assist in the preparation of technical reports, handbooks, policy documents, and other project deliverables.
• Maintain organized records of project data, field activities, equipment/instruments, observations, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Undertake other project-related scientific, technical or administrative tasks, regular field visits and co-ordination as assigned . OTHER ADVANTAGES
• Medical: only OPD facility for self is available at the Health Centre of IIT Kanpur, without reimbursement of the cost of medicines. Any outside referral shall not be reimbursed. A medical booklet will be provided on request. SELECTION The department reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for shortlisting of eligible candidates satisfying the qualification and experience. Selection will be based on interviews, online and/or in person. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the date of the interview.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may apply by email to [email protected] with the following mandatory information:
• Resume/CV
• Cover letter explaining suitability for the position
• Contact information of 2 references

📌 Project Associate (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
📍 Ahmedabad