Applications are invited for the post of a temporary project position in a Department of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored research project (No. DST/CE/2016157).
Title: Geochemical processes governing in situ remediation of fluoride-bearing groundwater using suitable chemical amendments
Project Description: This would be primarily a lab- and field-scale experimental study to estimate the extent and rates of fluoride removal from contaminated waters using suitable chemicals and a range of water quality parameters. Results from the bench-scale study would be extended to a field-contaminated site for long-term trials.
Junior Research Fellow: 1 (One)
Qualification: Post Graduate degree in basic science with NET qualification or graduate degree in professional course with NET/GATE qualification or post graduate degree in professional course
Desirable Qualification: Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Civil/ Chemical Engineering with specialization in Environmental Engineering or Master of Science (M.Sc.) with NET in Chemical/ Environmental Sciences with NET qualification or B.Tech with NET in Civil or Chemical Engineering with three years of relevant experience with NET/GATE qualification.
Candidates with proven experience in environmental engineering, analytical chemistry and hands on experience with water quality analysis and testing by different analytical methods will be given preference. Candidates are expected to work in a multidisciplinary research area and should be prepared to do extensive travel for sampling and applied field work.
Salary range: Rs.25,000/-per month +20% HRA (if not availing Institute residential accommodation)
Duration: All the posts are initially for one year and based on the performance will be extended further until the duration of the project or 3 years, whichever is earlier.
Interested candidates should send their CVs and a 1-page write-up on their past experience that make them suitable for this job, along with scanned copies of qualifying degrees and mark sheets as a single pdf file with name as JRF_First name_Last name.pdf to abhas@iitk.ac.in, latest by 2nd September, 2016.
The shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email and may be called for telephonic or personal interview within two weeks from the last date of receiving the applications.
Dr. Abhas Singh
Assistant Professor, FB-306, Department of Civil Engineering,
I.I.T. Kanpur, Kanpur- 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India.
abhas@iitk.ac.in |