Applications are invited for the post of Senior Project Executive Officer on contractual basis for a period of three years in project tilted “Design and Development of Quantum Entanglement-Enhanced Imaging Systems” under the National Quantum Mission of DST, Government of India. The period may be extended based on requirement.

Post: Senior Project Executive Officer

No. of Positions: One (1)

Minimum Qualification: Ph.D./Master’s degree with significant experience and expertise in the relevant area/technical skills in specified area

Desirable Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Management and Bachelor’s Degree with Physics and Computer Science as one of the subjects, and having significant experience and expertise in project management and along with the technical skills.

Desirable Experience:

Applicant should be good in written communication (emails/ letters) and should have excellent content writing capability, including compilation of reports, newsletters and social media posts.
Should have knowledge of paper filing, accounting and should be versed in adjusting to running around jobs (fixing items, following up with purchase, repair, etc.).
Should have experience in managing an office, laboratory, and big projects.
Should be aware of guidelines and processes in Government institutes.
Should be versed in keeping checks on timelines, smooth execution of projects, arranging meetings, and coordination with project teams and stakeholders.
Should have prior experience on logistic arrangements for meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences and coordinating visits.
The applicant is expected to have a pleasant personality, excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, good team player, and possess working knowledge of English and Hindi.
The applicant must also be acquainted with good knowledge of computer-based office applications.
The applicant must have good knowledge of technical documentation, scientific reports in the area of physics.
The applicant must have good knowledge of procedures for ordering/purchasing/tendering.
The applicant muss have good knowledge of web designing and development for maintenance of lab/project website.
The applicant must have good knowledge of Human Resource Management for HRM of project staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinating with PI’s of the technical group spread across IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Ropar and SNBNCBS Kolkata.
Coordinating with IIT Kanpur administration, IIT Bombay Hub and DST.
Handling Technical and Financial Documentation for the technical group.
Oversee the procurement of equipment in coordination with PIs, including preparation of tender documents and evaluation.
Coordinate with faculty, researchers, and external partners for various research and academic activities, including organising meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences.
Maintenance of records of in-house equipment.
Managing the in campus facility of the group.
Preparing presentations and infographics for meetings, seminars and workshops.
Design, Development and Maintenance of website for the group.
Managing the social media pages of the group.
Assist and facilitate both the internal and external users of the group.
Handle miscellaneous office work as required by the PI.

Salary Range: INR 70000-5000-200000 per month + HRA as per institute norms (Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills)

Nature of Position: Contractual

Duration of Appointment: 3 years or till the end of the project (whichever is earlier), renewed annually based on performance.

Other Benefits:

He/She can avail the Single/Family accommodation facility depending upon availability at IIT Kanpur. (If availed, HRA will not be provided).
OPD Facility for self shall be available at the Health Center of IIT Kanpur without any reimbursement of the cost of medicines. Any outside referral shall not be reimbursed. For this purpose, a medical booklet shall be provided.

Selection:

The department reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for the shortlisting of eligible candidates satisfying qualifications and experience. The selection will

be based on an online interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the date of the interview.

Application procedure: Send your detailed resume to the undersigned at qimaging.recruitment.iitk@gmail.com with mail subject as “Application for the post of Senior Project Executive Officer”. Do note that the resume must contain the percentage (%) marks for 10th, 12th, UG, PG; national/state level exam details (NET etc.) if any; relevant academic/industry work experience if any. In the absence of these details, the application will not be considered. Also, strictly adhere to the mail subject while sending your resume.

Last Date for Receiving Applications: 06.07.2026 (5:30 PM)

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by emails. Selected candidates will be expected to join at the earliest.

Prof. Anand Kumar Jha
Professor:Physics & Lead Principal Investigator
QImaging Technical Group
National Quantum Mission, DST, Govt. of India
IIT Kanpur

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR