Prior knowledge of research grade equipment such as AMS, Xact and Aethalometer, Gas analyzers etc. or readiness to learn about these quickly and ability to work in field on a mobile lab.
Strong background in atmospheric science, air quality research.
Significant background in handling and processing large data sets.
Prior field work experience in air quality monitoring and in operating and maintaining air quality monitoring sensors.
Impressive publication record in high-impact air quality research journals. Knowledge of any scientific programming language.

About the project: Source Apportionment (SA) is the process of discovering the anthropogenic sources of particulate matter (PM) levels, natural sources (eg. dust etc) and their relative contributions. SA is a vital tool that helps policy makers understand the major pollutants and take appropriate action to curb pollution levels.The proposed project seeks to establish a novel technique called Dynamic Hyper-local Source Apportionment (DHSA) for real-time and cost effective SA. DHSA seeks to use data from Sensor Ambient Air Quality Monitor (SAAQM), such as gas sensors, meteorological sensors and PM sensors and employ machine-learning techniques to convert SAAQM data into SA information.

Consolidated Salary: INR 60000-5000-85000 per month (Salary shall be commensurate with experience & skills)

Nature of position: Temporary / Contractual

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

How to apply: Interested candidates may apply via email (to dstccp@gmail.com) with a resume giving full details of qualifications and experience with copies of relevant certificates by November 25, 2024.

Please mention the post applied for and the advertisement number in subject line of the email.

About the group: Please visit https://iitk.ac.in/atman/ for details.

Other benefits:

He/she will get the opportunity to work in a conductive environment and can avail the hostel/family accommodation facility (according to availability) at IIT Kanpur.
As regards the medical facilities, only the OPD facility for self shall be available at the Health Centre of IIT Kanpur without any reimbursement of cost of medicines. Any outside referral shall not be reimbursed. For the purpose, a medical booklet shall be provided to you on request.

Selection: The department reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for short listing of eligible candidates satisfying qualifications and experience. The selection will be based on offline and/or online interview. Only short listed candidates will be informed via email about the date of interview.

Prof. S.N. Tripathi
Coordinator,
National Aerosol Facility,
IIT Kanpur.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR