Project Associate

Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur; Mumbai; On-site; INR 241,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur invites applications for a Project Associate position in Mumbai. The selected candidate will report at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and work on data analysis, literature reviews, and reporting for a 1-year contract with annual renewal based on performance.

Essential qualification includes B.Tech or higher in Environment Sciences/Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, or Climate Studies.

Qualifications

• Experience with at least one statistical analysis language; Python strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis and research methodologies.
• Experience handling large datasets.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulatory and policy documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication; synthesize multiple sources.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviews literature; collects and analyses data using coding, cleaning, and visualization to identify trends and provide insights.
• Manages knowledge databases to support implementation and promote information exchange.
• Develops and disseminates reports, handbooks, and policy papers.
• Supports organizing meetings, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Develops advanced programming and analytic skills.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Python

Data analysis

Research methodologies

Large datasets

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

B.Tech or Postgraduate degree in Environment Sciences/Engineering/Atmospheric Sciences/Climate Studies

Tools

Python libraries

Job description

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/001

Vacancy for One Project Associate

Essential Qualification: B.Tech OR Post-graduate degree, in Environment Sciences/Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Climate Studies or a closely related field.

Required skills:

• Experience with at least one statistical analysis language required; Python strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis and research methodologies.
• Experience handling large datasets.
• Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving and learning.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory and policy documents, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize multiple sources.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Capacity to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

Nature of position: Temporary / Contractual

Location of Work: Mumbai (The selected candidate will report at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation)

Duration of appointment: 1 Year or till the end of the project (whichever is earlier), renewed annually based on performance.

Salary: INR 21600-1800-54000 per month consolidated (Salary shall be commensurate with experience & skills)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews literature; collects and analyses (coding, review, and cleaning) data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Ensures knowledge management processes of identifying, organizing, storing, and disseminating This includes managing data bases to support implementation and promoting the exchange of relevant scientific and technical information among relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitates the development and dissemination of reports, handbooks, policy papers etc.
• Providing substantive support in organising meetings, workshops and other outreach activities.
• Interest in and aptitude for developing advanced programming and analytic skills.

The department reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for the shortlisting of eligible candidates satisfying the qualification and experience. The selection will be based on interviews: online and/or in person. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the date of the interview.

Prof. Sachchida Nand Tripathi
Coordinator,
National Aerosol Facility,
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur