Senior Project Associate – Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur

Summary: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has announced an advertisement for the recruitment of Senior Project Associates in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. There are 02 temporary positions available under the project led by Assistant Professor Sarvesh Mishra.

Designation

Senior Project Associate

Research Area

Mechanical Engineering (Wear monitoring, metal forming, or optimization algorithms)

Location

IIT Kanpur (with willingness to travel to industrial plant sites for data collection and field testing)

Eligibility/Qualification

Essential Qualification:

• B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Computer Science & Engineering with 02 years of experience, OR
• GATE qualified

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in one of the following domains: Wear monitoring, metal forming, or optimization algorithms.
• Willingness to travel to industrial plant sites for data collection and field testing, as the project involves active collaboration with industrial partners.

Job Description

The selected candidates will work on a temporary project basis in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur. The role involves collaboration with industrial partners, including data collection and field testing at industrial plant sites. The initial appointment is for 01 year, with a provision to extend for up to 02 years based on satisfactory performance.

Salary Range: INR 21,600 (consolidated)

Duration of Appointment: Temporary and coterminous with the project (initially for 01 year).

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application via the designated Google form before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and will be required to submit recommendation letters. The selection interview will be conducted online.

Last Date for Apply

October 31, 2026