Senior Project Associate Position in PAIR DREAMS Consortium at IIT Ropar
Job Summary
The Dynamic Research Ecosystem in Advanced Materials (DREAMS) Consortium at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar invites applications for one position of Senior Project Associate under the ANRF-PAIR grant. This is a project-based opportunity aimed at building a sustainable collaborative and mentoring network in materials science research.
Designation
Senior Project Associate (1 Position)
Research Area
Materials Research, Advanced Materials, Functional and Structural Materials, Energy, Microelectronics, and Advanced Manufacturing
Location
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
Eligibility / Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
- Four years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / BVSC / BPharm or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent, AND Four years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services.
- OR Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent, AND Two years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services.
- OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / Master of Surgery from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Previous project-related work experience and managerial skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications and accounting.
- Good knowledge of English for email communication, reporting, and presentations.
- Ability to handle a team of 4-5 members effectively.
- Good analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills.
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated with a wide degree of creativity.
Age Limit: Not more than 45 years.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the ongoing day-to-day operations of the consortium.
- Oversee internal and external communications, schedule meetings, and appointments.
- Organize workshops, visits, and conferences within the consortium.
- Create informative content for DREAMS’s website, social media, blogs, press releases, flyers, advertisements, etc.
Financial and Accounting Responsibilities:
- Supervise financial accounting, inventory management, and procurement.
- Manage large-scale equipment procurement.
Fellowship / Salary: Rs. 57,000 + 10% HRA per month
Duration of Project: Four years (Initially for three months, with the possibility of extension based on annual performance).
How to Apply
Candidates should send their applications via email directly to pair@iitrpr.ac.in, clearly mentioning the position applied for.
Email Subject Line Format: Application – [First Name] [Last Name]_[Position applied for]
The application must be submitted as a single PDF file containing the documents in the following order:
- Detailed updated CV including photo, category, marital status, contact number, and email address.
- Previous work experience, if any.
- Government-issued photo identity proof and age proof.
- Certificates in descending order starting from the last degree up to class 10th.
- Mark sheets and certificates.
Last Date to Apply
28/10/2026