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IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026: Project Associate II at Center for Creative Learning

IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is inviting applications from motivated and creative candidates for the position of Project Associate II under the project titled “30-30 Eklavya 2024-26” at the Center for Creative Learning (CCL). This position focuses on developing hands-on, inquiry-based Physics education modules and learning resources for school students and teachers.

Job Overview

  • Designation: Project Associate II
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Research Area / Department: Center for Creative Learning (Physics / STEM Education)
  • Location: IIT Gandhinagar
  • Principal Investigator: Prof. Manish Jain
  • Duration: 1 Year (extendible based on performance)
  • Consolidated Remuneration: Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 90,000 per month (depending on qualification and experience)

Eligibility & Qualification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • M.Tech./M.S. in Physics or a Physics-related engineering/technical field; OR
  • B.Tech./B.E. or M.Sc. in Physics or a related engineering/technical field with a minimum of 02 years of post-qualification experience; OR
  • B.Sc. Honours in Physics or B.Sc. (with Physics subject) with a minimum of 06 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Academic Performance: Minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards, and minimum 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th.

Desirable Qualification & Experience:

  • Strong competency in Physics concepts and numericals at the level of Grades 11–12.
  • Experience in teaching Physics to students of Grades 11–12/UG/PG (e.g., PGT, CBSE, IB, IGCSE, ICSE, JEE, competitive exams, college faculty), designing learning modules, worksheets, videos, and chapters.
  • Experience in making setups, tinkering with hands, designing/conducting physical experiments, and using lab instruments.
  • Good communication and facilitation skills; fluency in spoken and written English and spoken Hindi; strong digital documentation skills.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and refining hands-on Physics modules and activities for students of Grades 9–12. The role involves translating advanced Physics concepts into engaging, practical learning experiences and conducting workshops as part of CCL’s experiential STEM education initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop rigorous, conceptually sound, hands-on Physics modules for Grades 9–12.
  • Research, create, adapt, test, and optimize hands-on models, prototypes, experiments, and activities to ensure scientific accuracy, safety, and effective learning outcomes.
  • Prepare comprehensive instructional materials, including activity manuals, worksheets, presentations, educational videos, articles, and module chapters.
  • Translate complex Physics concepts into accessible, engaging, and inquiry-based learning experiences through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
  • Conduct educational sessions, workshops, and demonstrations for school students and teachers at CCL, IIT Gandhinagar, and external locations.
  • Pilot and test CCL-developed content in schools, gather feedback from teachers and students, and refine modules based on observations and learning outcomes.

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal of IIT Gandhinagar. For any project-related queries, candidates may reach out via email to hr.ccl@iitgn.ac.in.

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