About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 11-02-2026 | Ends On: 16-02-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Graduates (All Graduates), Post Graduates (M.Sc.), Engineers (Aerospace) | |
| Experience Type: Experience | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Uttar Pradesh | |
1 Project Associate (Department of Aerospace Engineering) vacancy at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Eligible candidates may apply for 1 contractual post of Project Associate (Department of Aerospace Engineering) at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) under a research project. The closing date for receipt of applications is 16-02-2026.
| Post Name | Project Associate (Department of Aerospace Engineering) |
| Project Name | Flight lab Training Program |
| Project Description | This project focuses on teaching people how to fly drones safely and professionally by following the strict rules of the national aviation authority. By providing hands-on lessons with small rotorcraft and classroom study, the medical research into industrial health aims to create a group of highly skilled pilots who can operate drones up to 25 kg. This project is funded by IIT Kanpur to ensure that the nation has a strong network of certified drone instructors who know how to fly without accidents. The goal is to provide a better treatment for our national aviation standards by making sure every pilot is properly trained and licensed, helping the whole community benefit from the safe use of drone technology in the sky. |
| Duration | 6 months (extendable) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | B.Tech OR Post Graduate OR Graduate + 3 years relevant experience |
| Monthly Salary | Rs 21,600–54,000 p.m. |
| Selection Process | Interviews will be held for candidates shortlisted initially on the basis of their academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Application is to be submitted by emailing the required documents to gmkamath@iitk.ac.in and rpto@iitk.ac.in . Interested candidates should address their submission to the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208016. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about further steps via email. The duly filled application should reach on or before 28-02-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 16-02-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. G. M. Kamath (Principal Investigator); Email : gmkamath@iitk.ac.in |
| Job Location | Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) |