Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Computer Science and Engineering
Institute:
IIT Gandhinagar
Country:
India
Research Field:
Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Medicine
Posted Date:
Mar 08, 2026
Deadline:
Mar 21, 2026
Offer Period:
NA
Offer Start Date:
NA
Scalable Detection of Brick Kilns from Low-Resolution Satellite Imagery for Environmental Compliance
Description:
- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) invites applications for a Project
Associate - I position in Computer Science and Engineering.
- Applications are invited for Project Associate – I position for a Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) sponsored project at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, and Earth observation.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences /Master’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences /BVSc / B. Pharm /
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine, from a recognized University or equivalent.
Preferred Qualification:
- Expertise in machine learning, data processing and analysis.
- Prior experience in Python platforms such as Anaconda, and Python notebooks along with basic versioning system (Git & Github) knowledge.
- Implementation experience of at least one ML project.
- Evidence of excellent Python coding skills.
- Experience of writing research papers.
- Domain expertise in remote sensing is an added bonus.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Not Available
Benefits:
- ₹37,000/- + HRA to scholars who are selected through:
- National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE,
or
- A selection process through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
- ₹30,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- Your resume should include:
- Date of Birth
- Academic Qualifications (degree, branch, college, year, CGPA)
- Technical Skills (programming languages, frameworks, tools)
- Project details (with a short summary for each)
- Technical Experience / Internships (if any)
- Publications / Conferences (if any)
- GATE scorecard.
- Date of Birth
- Academic Qualifications (degree, branch, college, year, CGPA)
- Technical Skills (programming languages, frameworks, tools)
- Project details (with a short summary for each)
- Technical Experience / Internships (if any)
- Publications / Conferences (if any)
How to apply:
- Click here for apply
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, Gujarat, on the banks of the Sabarmati River. Known for its 400-acre, eco-friendly campus with a 5-star GRIHA rating, it offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in STEM, humanities, and social sciences. The institute fosters a unique, liberal learning environment that focuses on holistic development through a mandatory foundation program, creative arts, and sports. It features state-of-the-art labs, a 24/7 library, and strong international exposure, with over 35% of students gaining global experience. IITGN is ranked within the top 7.4% of universities globally, with a national rank of 42nd. It promotes a, student-centric, and innovative atmosphere aimed at developing critical thinkers and socially responsible leaders.
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