Project Scientist Position at IIT Kanpur-Apply by 28 July 2025

Regular Faculty Recruitment 2019 in IITK, IIT-Kanpur, UP, India

Designation/Position- Senior Project Scientist Position at IIT

IIT Kanpur, India invites applications for Senior Project Scientist Position at IIT from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Project Scientist to work on a randomized controlled phase II trial of a Brain Computer Interface based hand exoskeleton for neurorehabilitation in stroke patients. The project is funded by the ICMR and will be conducted in New Delhi, Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation. The position requires experience in signal recording, processing, and analysis for EEG or EEG signals for neuroscience, cognitive science, and bio-robotics applications. The ideal candidate should have an M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science, mechanical/mechanical, bioelectronics, biomedical/robotics engineering, or equivalent qualifications with PhD and relevant experience. Senior Project Scientist Position at IIT

Research/Job Area- Physics

Location- IIT Kanpur

Eligibility/Qualification–

Minimum Qualification:

Ph.D.* + 1 year relevant experience

Or

Postgraduate + 4 years relevant experience

Desirable Qualifications and Expertise:

The candidate should have one or more of the following:

  • Ph.D. in Physics with at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience
  • Experience in atomic magnetometry, quantum sensing, atomic physics, spectroscopy
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, signal processing, and data acquisition systems
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python for instrumentation and automation

Job/Position Description- 

Senior Project Scientist

Applications are invited for a temporary and contractual post of Senior Project Scientist under the project entitled: “Field-deployable quantum-enhanced sensors on integrated hybrid platform” funded by the National Quantum Mission (NQM) at IIT Kanpur.

Salary Range: Rs. 38,800–3,200–96,400/- per month (based on qualification and experience)

Term of Appointment: The appointment is purely temporary and contractual, for three years, extendable based on performance and project requirements.

Number of Positions: One (01)

How to Apply- 

Please send the following documents at nqm.iitk.staff@gmail.com

  1. Latest CV
  2. Relevant certificates as proof for qualification
  3. Relevant certificates as proof for experience
  4. Description of PhD work highlighting your contribution (max 500 words)
  5. Description of postdoc work highlighting your contribution (max 500 words)

The application must be submitted strictly through email. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.

Last date to apply: On or before 28th July 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Short-listed candidates will be informed by email. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification and work experience criterion will not be called for the interview.

Contact:
Dr. Saikat Ghosh
Dept of Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur – 208016, India

Last Date for Apply– 28 July 2025

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