Positions

If you are interested in a PhD position then directly inquire via email with one of the PIs.

We are actively looking for a Project Scientist & Personal Assistant with minimum qualification Bachelors of Science or Engineering for the following work profile. If you are interested in applying please send your CV with a cover letter (outlining your motivation to apply to this position and justifying why you are well-suited for the position) to kmooley@iitk.ac.in. After a 3-month probation period with monthly pay of Rs 30,000 per month, the hire will be for at least further 9 months during which the pay will be between INR 30,000-60,000 per month depending on the performance during the probation period. The position can be terminated any time during the probation period if performance is found to be unsatisfactory.

Project work:

• Study of scientific and philosophical literature; based on this producing writeups / summary / book

• Producing other written works like blogs

• AI / Machine Learning based data analyses

• Help with setting up lab, helping students in lab, conducting basic experiments

Other useful skill sets (negotiable):

• Python programming

• Video / Audio recording and editing

• Transcribing videos

• Using AI tools (like ChatGPT, generating graphics, etc)

• Website development

• App development

• Content development for websites, videos and blogs

Managerial and organizational duties:

• Managing/organizing electronic files, datasets and writeups

• Organizing virtual meetings and taking notes

• Coordinating various research activities (via email and phone)

• Coordinating various other activities like education and outreach

• Managing research/teaching-related paperwork

• Managing Google calendar

Notes:

• Work timings flexible and negotiable but minimum 8 hours per weekday, ideally all 8 hours in-person (e.g. 9AM-5PM or 10AM-6PM)

• Organization of meetings may occasionally take place outside of normal work hours on weekends. Candidates willing to work part time on weekends will be especially considered for salary up to INR 60k per month 

• Skills can be developed during work hours (like internship)

• Sometimes running errands on/outside IIT Kanpur campus may be required (e.g. buying necessary items for the lab)