IIT Kanpur Senior Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

IIT Kanpur Senior Project Scientist — 1 post

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has invited applications by email for 1 Senior Project Scientist post in the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering under Advertisement No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/220. The selected candidate will be responsible for the operation, management, maintenance and technical coordination of the departmental characterisation facilities that support multidisciplinary research activities. The appointment is for 1 year, extendable further based on performance and requirements.

Eligibility

Ph.D. in Science/Engineering (related to Materials Science) with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; OR M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience means scientific characterisation, analytical instrumentation, laboratory operations or research facility management. Desirable: demonstrated experience in independent management and operation of multi-user characterisation facilities; hands-on experience in operation and handling of FESEM, XRD, BET, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS and GPC-MS, along with associated sample preparation; experience in instrument scheduling, user coordination, routine and preventive maintenance, and first-level troubleshooting.

Pay and age

Salary: Rs. 38,800-3,200-96,400 per month (consolidated). A higher starting salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified/experienced candidates as per IIT Kanpur norms. No age limit is stated in the advertisement.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

How to apply

Email the Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter and proof of relevant work experience, if any, to emkay@iitk.ac.in by 11 November 2026.