Laboratory Technical Manager - Tinkering, IoT, Res., Computing & Innov

Role & responsibilities ;

• Modernize Unit Ops labs using Industrial IoT, smart sensors, PLC/SCADA, edge computing, digital twins, and AI-driven analytics for Chemical Engineering Department of IIT Kanpur
• Establish and manage an Innovation & Tinkering Lab (embedded systems, AI/IoT prototyping, additive manufacturing, cyber-physical systems)
• Set up and manage departmental HPC/GPU infrastructure, containerized environments, and job scheduling; optimize workflows for AI/ML, CFD, molecular simulation, bioinformatics
• Design and maintain smart hybrid teaching spaces, AI-assisted lecture capture, DRM content, and LMS integration
• Drive digital transformation/automation of academic, research, finance, lab, and admin workflows
• Conduct training, workshops, hackathons, and outreach programs
• Prepare and implement grant proposals for digital/computational infrastructure
• Manage procurement under GoI/GFR rules via GeM, tendering, and vendor finalization
• Other duties as assigned by Head of Department

Preferred candidate profile :

• Experience writing computational research-infrastructure grants
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001-aligned IT governance and data protection
• Proficiency in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and secure web app/dashboard development