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IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – SAMARTH Project

IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) invites online applications for two positions of Project Associate I under the project titled “Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH)” in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Summary

IIT Gandhinagar is seeking dynamic candidates for two Project Associate I positions under the SAMARTH project. The role involves managing academic programs, coordinating events and workshops, assisting in lab operations, and offering administrative and operational support to technical staff and faculty members.

Designation

Project Associate I (2 positions)

Research Area

Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH) / Department of Electrical Engineering

Location

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Eligibility / Qualification

Essential Qualifications

  • B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. / M.C.A. / LLM. / CA / CMA / CS / MBA / Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
  • OR B.C.A. / B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. / B.B.A. / LLB. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade from graduation onwards, and 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10 and Class 12.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

  • Academic & Event Coordination: Experience in managing training pipelines, scheduling training programs, and handling logistics for workshops or seminars.
  • Operations & Facility Management: Familiarity with lab access systems, resource scheduling, and standard procurement/inventory processes for technical facilities.
  • Administrative Support & Documentation: Excellent drafting, record-keeping, and communication skills to support technical staff, faculty members, and external institutional visitors.

Job Description

  • Academic Programme Coordination: Managing the intake, onboarding, scheduling, progress reporting, and certification for external students, short-term trainees, and interns participating in SAMARTH workshops.
  • Event & Workshop Management: Handling the logistical pipeline—including venue booking, trainer/expert arrangements, vendor payments, and attendee registrations—for high-end technical workshops and global seminars hosted by SAMARTH.
  • Visit Planning & Coordination: Managing end-to-end planning, scheduling, and hospitality arrangements for institutional visits, guests, and external delegations.
  • Lab Operational Support: Coordinating user access requests, scheduling system time slots in coordination with technical staff, and raising official purchase requests for laboratory consumables.
  • Technical & Faculty Assistance: Providing comprehensive documentation, administrative support, and operational assistance to technical staff and faculty members during workshops and meetings.

Remuneration & Duration

  • Consolidated Monthly Remuneration: INR 45,000 – 80,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience (HRA is NIL).
  • Duration: One year initially, extendable based on satisfactory performance up to the project completion date.

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal of IIT Gandhinagar. For project-related queries, candidates may contact the Principal Investigator:

Prof. Nihar Ranjan Mohapatra
Department of Electrical Engineering
Email: nihar@iitgn.ac.in

Last Date for Apply

12 November 2026

Apply Link

Click Here to Apply Online at IIT Gandhinagar Project Staff Portal