- Temporary position under the project 'Primer on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (PoDRI)' funded by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
- Development of a self-paced, open-access online course (8-10 hours) on disaster-resilient infrastructure for global stakeholders including students, policymakers, engineers, and DRR professionals.
- Focus on transport, power, social, and buried infrastructure resilience against natural hazards.
- Supervision by an international team from IIT Mandi, University of Canterbury (New Zealand), and Durham University (UK).
- Role involves transforming complex scientific/engineering concepts into clear educational resources.
IIT
🔒 Closed
🎓 Ph.D.
Senior Project Scientist (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure)
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Kamand, Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Apply Deadline
28 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹70,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- PhD in a relevant subject such as disaster risk reduction, natural hazards, or infrastructure.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Experience in disaster risk reduction or infrastructure resilience.
- Ability to simplify complex scientific/engineering concepts for educational purposes.
- Desirable: Publication in top-tier journals, interest in online learning, and global DRR practices.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Experience in disaster risk reduction or infrastructure resilience.
- Ability to simplify complex scientific/engineering concepts for educational purposes.
- Desirable: Publication in top-tier journals, interest in online learning, and global DRR practices.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on advertised qualifications and project requirements.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via website or email with interview details (online/offline).
- Selection criteria not explicitly detailed in the notification.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via website or email with interview details (online/offline).
- Selection criteria not explicitly detailed in the notification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, and publications.
- Name, affiliation, mobile number, and email address of two referees.
- Name, affiliation, mobile number, and email address of two referees.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Senior Project Scientist post at IIT Mandi under this project?
There are 2 vacancies available for the Senior Project Scientist position under the 'Primer on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (PoDRI)' project.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the IIT Mandi Senior Project Scientist recruitment under advertisement No. IITM/SRIC/Project No IITM/CDRI/ASK/612?
The last date to submit completed applications is 28th August 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Q.
What is the consolidated salary for the Senior Project Scientist position at IIT Mandi?
The consolidated salary for the Senior Project Scientist position is Rs 70,000 per month with applicable HRA.
Q.
Which international universities are involved in supervising the selected candidate for this project?
The selected candidate will be supervised by an international team from IIT Mandi, University of Canterbury (New Zealand), and Durham University (UK).
Q.
What is the project duration for the 'Primer on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (PoDRI)' at IIT Mandi?
The project duration is 6 months, ending on 28th February 2027.