Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad) is one of the premier institutions in India, known for its excellence in engineering education and research. Established with the aim of fostering innovation and technological advancement, IIT Palakkad offers a vibrant academic environment and state-of-the-art facilities to its students and faculty.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Project Associate

🎯Project Details

• Project Areas: Life Cycle Assessment of Agriculture and Wastewater/Solid Waste Management Sector.
• Appointment Duration: 1 year. 
• Project funded – BMGF

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Eligibility: Master&’s degree in Environmental Engineering / Civil Engineering / Chemical Engineering/ Biotechnology / Environmental Science / related discipline Or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and four years of experience in Research and Development in sanitation-related testing, analytical methods of water quality and wastewater characteristics

Desirable Skill Sets:  Good knowledge of LCA, especially land use changes and the AFOLU sector.  Ability to work in Python/R to perform LCA. 

 Required Skills: ○ Working with large data sets ○ Performing LCA based on standard IPCC methodologies ○ Data collection ○ GIS analyses 

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

The consolidated monthly remuneration for this position will be Rs. 32,000/- (Thirty-Two Thousand Rupees Only). Hostel accommodation may be provided at the institute based on availability on a chargeable basis.

💺 JOB LOCATION

IIT Palakkad, Kerala, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address. Applications should be sent to info@iitpkd.ac.in.

Candidates satisfying the required skills may send their resumes and certificates pertaining to educational qualifications starting from class X (in a single PDF) to Dr. Praveena Gangadharan (office_gscoe@iitpkd.ac.in and pd-gscoe@iitpkd.ac.in). The candidate is expected to join immediately after receiving the offer letter. The subject of the application e-mail should be “Project Associate”, Global Sanitation Center of Excellence, IIT Palakkad 

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 07 October 2026 (Wednesday)

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Ahalia Integrated Campus, Kozhipara, Palakkad, Kerala, India – 678557

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

The Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad invites applications from eligible candidates for the Project Associate position in the Civil Engineering department, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

For more details, view the Official Notification

Reference: https://icsr.iitpkd.ac.in/sites/default/files/IITPKD-2026-051-CE-PRG.pdf

In conclusion, this opportunity at IIT Palakkad offers a significant platform for professionals in civil engineering to contribute to a prestigious project funded by the BMGF. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to be part of this innovative initiative.