Various Positions at Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) Recruitment Drive

- The Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) at IIT (BHU), Varanasi, invites applications for various positions under the Namami Gange Mission-II. The primary goal is to develop global solutions for sustainable rejuvenation of small rivers.
- The team will facilitate project execution, monitoring, and coordination, including proposal development, project evaluation, documentation, and network building with partners and investors.
- Positions include Project Attendant, Project Assistant, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate-I, and Senior Project Scientist (Professional Grade-I).
- Initial appointments are valid until August 2027 and are contract-based, with no guarantee of regularization.

• Post Name: Project Attendant, Qualifications: ['Graduate Degree in Sciences with experience in water quality sampling and testing including the application of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) system (1 vacancy)', 'OR Graduate Degree in Fine Arts/Design/Architecture with proficiency in office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, CAD, Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw, Illustrator) (1 vacancy)'], Experience Required: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, effective communication skills, and experience in handling office equipment and supplies.
• Post Name: Project Assistant, Qualifications: ['Graduation in Science or Engineering fields OR 3 years Diploma in Engineering & Technology with knowledge related to water quality sampling and testing including NbS system'], Experience Required: Basic proficiency in office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, CAD, Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw, Illustrator) OR specialized software like SWAT, QGIS, ArcGIS, Remote Sensing, or project management tools.
• Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Qualifications: ['Master’s Degree in Science and Engineering in Hydraulics, River Engineering, Water Resources, or Geoinformatics with GATE/NET or equivalent national-level exam qualification'], Experience Required: Understanding of river ecosystems, water quality assessment, and environmental science. Experience with fieldwork, environmental monitoring, statistical software, data analysis tools, Python, and GIS.
• Post Name: Research Associate-I, Qualifications: ['Ph.D. or equivalent degree OR 3 years of research and teaching experience after M.Sc./M.Tech with at least 1 paper in SCI Journal'], Experience Required: Specialization in design and implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for wastewater treatment, hydrological/hydrogeological modeling, GIS/Remote Sensing, river ecosystems, water quality analysis, and sustainable environmental practices. Proficiency in scientific software, statistical tools, and research equipment.
• Post Name: Senior Project Scientist (Professional Grade-I), Qualifications: ['Ph.D. in Environment Science, Water Resources, or a relevant discipline'], Experience Required: 6-8 years of research or teaching experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and experience in preparing research papers, reports, and presentations.

- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview via email only. No other communication will be entertained.
- Selection committee reserves the right to call only eligible candidates above the set benchmark for the interview.

General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Women, Physically Challenged

- Attested copies of all degrees/certificates
- GATE/CSIR-NET qualification details (if applicable)
- Proof of age (10th/12th mark sheet or equivalent)
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- Proof of proficiency in required software (if applicable)
- Two referee details with contact information

No application fee mentioned in the notification.