Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/182

Applications are invited for Three (03) project positions for one year (extendable based on performance and project duration) in the project titled "Automated Generalization of Geographical Features for Small Scale Representation" at the National Centre for Geodesy, IIT Kanpur.

Designation: Project Scientist / Project Engineer       

Salary Scale: ₹ 31,600 – 2,600 – 78,400

Minimum Qualifications

• M.Tech / M.E. / M.S. / M.Sc. / MCA (Geoinformatics / Civil / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics / Earth Sciences / Mathematics / Physics / Data Science / Allied disciplines), freshers can apply.
  
  OR

• B.Tech / B.E. / B.S. (Geoinformatics / Civil / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics / Allied Engineering disciplines) with 1 year of relevant experience.

Desirable Qualification:

• Good understanding of Cartography, GIS, and Topographic Mapping
• Experience in GIS programming, QGIS software, and PostgreSQL + PostGIS
• Proficient in Python and Java programming languages
• Basic understanding of Unified Modelling Language (UML) and GitHub
• Basic knowledge of coordinate geometry and vector algebra

Nature of the work:

• Designing, developing, and implementing map generalization algorithms in Python
• Developing QGIS toolbox for generalizing geographical features
• Analysis of data and results
• Drafting manuscripts

Other Facilities: The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in a conducive environment and may be eligible for suitable accommodation at IIT Kanpur, subject to availability. Outpatient department (OPD) services will be available for the candidate at the Health Centre of IIT Kanpur.

How to apply: Interested applicants should send their CVs, transcripts (from Bachelor's degree onward), and cover letters, including the statement of purpose, via email (with the advertisement number in the subject line) to ncg@iitk.ac.in.

The last date for applying is September 25, 2026.

*    The exact designation, starting salary, and pay scale within the prescribed range will be determined and offered commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, relevant domain experience, and performance in the interview.

*     Only Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email about the online interview.

*     The number of posts is flexible and subject to change depending on project requirements based on Selection Committee advice.

Dr. Onkar Dikshit
Coordinator, National Centre for Geodesy, &
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur - 208016