IIT Bombay Hiring Chemistry Candidates – Salary up to Rs 50,000
IIT Bombay hiring chemistry candidates for the post of Sr. Project Technical Assistant. Candidates with a master’s degree in chemistry may apply for the job opening at IIT Bombay. Sr. Project Technical Assistant job opening 2022, Sr. Project Technical Assistant post vacancy. Intrested and eligible candidates may check out all the details on the same below:
Job Title Sr. Project Technical Assistant
Job Reference Number 50300566
Type of Employment Proj. Staff Contract
No. of Posts: 1
Project Title: Longitudinal effects of air pollution exposures on lung growth and development of biomarkers of lung function deficit in urban children
About the project:
This multi-centric, multi-partner DBT-Wellcome Trust India Alliance funded project has the following aims
a. to measure the growth of lung function in schoolchildren ( age 11 to 14 years), over a period of 5 years, b. to assess the long-term exposures of traffic-related air pollution in schools and homes of the children in four cities – Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Mysuru, and c. to study the association between air pollution and lung function in children and examine the individual and community level factors modifying their association. The study
involves field monitoring of air pollution in schools and homes, laboratory chemical analysis of collected particulate matter (PM2.5), conducting spirometry, biosamples collection and administering structured questionnaire surveys.Essential Qualifications & Experience:
MSc in Chemistry or Equivalent subject with at least 2 years of research/work experience in air pollution monitoring/ laboratory chemical analysis OR MTech in Environmental Engineering or Equivalent subject with at least 1 year of research experience in air pollution monitoring/ laboratory chemical analysis
Desirable:
1. Candidates with prior experience in air pollution monitoring and/or laboratory chemical analysis of particulate matter will be preferred.
2. Knowledge of GIS will be a huge advantage.
3. Good knowledge of MS office tools including Word and Excel.
4. Willingness and commitment to work in a diverse team of professionals to achieve the project targets in a timely manner
Job Profile:
1. Assisting in conducting air pollution measurements in urban homes and schools in four cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Mysuru, Bengaluru) during two seasons.
2. Filter conditioning, weighing and sample preparation and air sampler preparation/ flow
calibration for fieldwork.
3. Filter extraction and laboratory chemical characterization of PM samples (for elemental and organic carbon, trace elements and heavy metals, and inorganic ions) and human biosamples and household dust (for heavy metals).
4. Development of GIS variables for air pollution exposure modeling.
5. Basic statistical analysis, chemical data summarization, and report preparation.
Pay Details:
Level PR-A3: Salary range from Rs.25200 to Rs 50400 + Rs.5000.00/- Out Of Campus Allowance (if applicable) p.m.
General information:
The candidate will require to travel ~10% time to the field sites which will include urban areas in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mysuru.
The position is temporary for a period of 1 year and tenable only for the duration of the project.
The appointment is for time bound project and the candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the project. The selection committee may offer lower or higher designation and lower or higher salary depending upon the experience and performance of the candidate in the interview.
Candidates called for an interview will be required to attend at his/ her own expense.
For any queries/clarification please contact: [email protected]
Last Date To Apply: 22.04.2022
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