Project Associate-II/ANRF/CCE/Dr. B. Srimuruganandam

Applications are invited for the Post of Project Associate-II for the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funded project in Centre for Clean Environment (CCE), (ANRF/ARG/2025/011542/EAS), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT).

Title of the Project

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“Investigation of the most toxic ultrafine Particulate Matter (PM1) across three climatic zones in India: Emissions, Toxicity, Health, and Policy”.

Qualification

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Master’s degree in Environmental Science /Physics /Climate Change/ Atmospheric Science/ Meteorology/ or equivalent) from a reputed University /Institute OR Master’s degree in Engineering  /Technology (Environmental/ or equivalent) from a recognized university. Along with two years' experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations or Scientific activities and services in the area of climate change/ air pollution and policy /advocacy. Candidates with Proficiency in data analysis, MathLab and GIS may be preferred.

OR

Four year Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Energy, Chemical, Biotech, engineering or technology from recognized university /institutions with two years’ experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations or Scientific activities and services in the area of climate change/ air pollution and policy /advocacy. Candidates with Proficiency in data analysis, MathLab and GIS may be preferred.  

OR

Four year Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) /Public health from recognized university /institutions with two years equivalent experience in climate-health impacts /public health, and proficiency in data analysis, epidemiology, or policy modelling.

Mandatory Skills

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Candidates having knowledge in field monitoring, environmental assessment, chemical analysis, data analysis, mathematical modelling, GIS and experience in technical writing will be preferred.

Stipend

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(a) Rs. 42,000/- per month (+10% HRA) to Scholars who are selected through (i) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (ii) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by the Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.

(b) Rs. 33,000/- per month (+10% HRA) for all others who do not fall under (a) above means without NET /GATE.

No of Vacancies

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01

Age Limit (if any)

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--

Sponsoring Agency

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Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF),

Government of India.

Duration

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5 years (The initial appointment will be for a period of one year which is extendable on yearly basis up to 5 years depending on the satisfactory performance and availability of funds.)

Principal Investigator

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Dr. B. SRIMURUGANANDAM

Professor & Director,

Centre for Clean Environment (CCE),

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Vellore - 632 014, Tamil Nadu.                                

Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, scientific accomplishments, experience (if any) and latest passport size photo etc. on or before (04/10/2026) through online http://careers.vit.ac.in

• No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date which will be intimated by email.
• The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.