Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Center for Creative Learning
Institute:
IIT Gandhinagar
Country:
India
Research Field:
Physics
Posted Date:
Apr 13, 2026
Deadline:
May 05, 2026
Offer Period:
1 year
Offer Start Date:
NA
Project Associate position in 30-30 Eklavya 2024-26
Description:
- Applications are invited for a temporary position of Project Associate-I at IIT Gandhinagar.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc. or equivalent in any discipline
OR
- B.Sc. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of post-qualification experience.
- Candidates should have a minimum 60% or equivalent grade in percentage/grade points from Graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
Preferred Qualification:
- Responsibilities :
- Map existing CCL hands-on content in Physics to existing curricula for grades 6-10 and identify gap areas.
- Transform CCL Physics content into complete chapters that are inquiry-based and linked to correct textbook theoretical concepts at the appropriate grade-level, and create/curate content for gap areas.
- Design engaging worksheets and formative assessments for the chapters.
- Conduct literature review, testing/prototyping, and digital documentation of new hands- on learning modules and kit items for Physics education for grades 6-12.
- Facilitate workshops (including off-campus) and online sessions for students and teachers, and test CCL content in schools.
- Desirable Background :
- Strong conceptual understanding of Physics concepts of grades 6-12.
- Hands-on experience in Physics laboratory techniques and experiment design.
- Proficiency in formal/educational writing and comfort in workshop facilitation.
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English, and comfort in spoken Hindi.
- Preferred: Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, school teaching..
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- 1 year
Benefits:
- Rs.45,000/- to Rs.70,000/- per month depending on qualification and experience of the candidate
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 2008, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a premier public engineering institution located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the banks of the Sabarmati River. Known for its strong focus on undergraduate education, interdisciplinary research, and innovative curriculum, IITGN offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs across various STEM disciplines. The 400-acre campus is renowned for its sustainability, achieving a five-star GRIHA LD rating and being the first in India to receive a five-star "Eat Right Campus" award. IITGN emphasizes holistic learning through its signature 5-week Foundation Programme for new students, encouraging creativity and social awareness. The institution features modern, 24/7 accessible infrastructure, including the PARAM Ananta supercomputer
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