Project Associate-I Position at IIT Gandhinagar for 30-30 Eklavya Project
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) invites applications for a temporary position of Project Associate-I under the Research & Development Office for the project titled “30-30 Eklavya 2024-26” led by Prof. Manish Jain at the Center for Creative Learning.
Summary
IIT Gandhinagar is hiring a Project Associate-I for a field-intensive role focused on testing and improving hands-on STEM learning kits in real classrooms. The appointment is for a duration of 1 year with a consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from ₹45,000/- to ₹80,000/- per month based on qualifications and experience.
Designation
Project Associate-I (1 Position)
Research Area
Creative Learning and Hands-on STEM Education (Project: 30-30 Eklavya 2024-26)
Location
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Eligibility / Qualification
Essential Qualifications:
- B.C.A / B.Sc. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of post-qualification experience, OR
- B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. or equivalent in any discipline.
- Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade from graduation onwards, and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
Desirable Qualifications:
- TGT Teacher (CBSE/ICSE/State/International Board) with a minimum of 4 years of experience in teaching grades 6 to 8 will be given preference.
- Strong communication and observation skills.
- Ability to document insights clearly with a high attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
- Experience in the design and administration of feedback tools (surveys, interviews, observation logs) for students and teachers.
Job Description
This is a field-intensive role at the intersection of teaching and product development rather than a conventional classroom teaching role. The selected candidate will deliver high-quality STEM sessions and critically evaluate how well the learning kits enable concept learning in real classrooms.
Core Responsibilities:
- Conduct live classroom sessions (Grades 6–8) using STEM kits across partner schools.
- Observe student thinking, responses, and misconceptions.
- Identify gaps in kit design, instructions, and learning flow.
- Capture specific classroom failures and usability issues.
- Translate observations into clear product improvements.
- Work with curriculum and product teams to refine kits.
- Support teacher training and demonstrations.
Last Date to Apply
27/10/2026
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal. For further inquiries, candidates can reach out via email at hr.ccl@iitgn.ac.in.