Applications are invited for one position of Senior Project Scientist for one year (extendable based on performance) in the DST-sponsored project titled "Map Generalization – Modelling and Automatic Derivation of Multiple Representations of Geographical Features for Multiscale Mapping" at the National Centre for Geodesy / Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur.

Minimum qualification:

Ph.D.* (Geoinformatics / Civil / Computer Science / Information Technology / Earth Sciences / Electronics) + 1 year of relevant experience

Postgraduate (MCA or M.Sc. in Geoinformatics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Earth Sciences / Electronics) + 4 years of relevant experience

*duration in Ph.D. degree, after three years will be considered as research experience.

Desirable:

Good understanding of Cartography, GIS, and Topographic Mapping
Experience in GIS programming, QGIS software, and PostgreSQL + PostGIS
Proficient in Python and Java programming languages
Basic understanding of Unified Modelling Language (UML) and GitHub
Basic knowledge of coordinate geometry and vector algebra

Nature of the work:

Designing, developing, and implementing map generalization algorithms in Python
Developing QGIS toolbox for generalizing geographical features
Analysis of data and results
Drafting manuscripts

Number of positions: One

Term of appointment: The initial appointment will be for one year and may be extended based on performance.

Salary: Rs. 61,200 + 18% HRA

How to apply: Interested applicants should send their CVs, transcripts (from Bachelor's degree onward), and cover letters, including the statement of purpose, via email (with the advertisement number in the subject line) to [email protected].

The last date for applying is 30 November 2024. *Extended till December 15, 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email about the online interview.

Dr. Onkar Dikshit
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur - 208016

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR