IIEST Shibpur Project Assistant Earth Sciences 2026
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur - Department of Earth Sciences
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Vacancy
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Salary
₹27,000 - ₹27,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
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About This Job
Apply for Project Assistant in IIEST Shibpur. B.Sc. Geology eligible. Salary: Rs 27,000. Apply by email within 10 days of website publication.
IIEST Shibpur Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur) is recruiting a Project Assistant in its Department of Earth Sciences at Howrah. The temporary appointment supports a climate-research project led by Dr. Lopamudra Roy under the Department of Science & Technology, Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST-INSPIRE).
The project examines climate changes from the Miocene to the Holocene in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. It combines high-resolution microfossil studies, geochemical analysis and Cal/Val mathematical modelling to investigate past climate and predict future trends.
For you, the main context is the project’s Earth Sciences research focus: it links evidence from microfossils with geochemical and mathematical approaches. The appointment is attached to this named study at Shibpur, and the notice identifies Dr. Roy as the project investigator responsible for receiving applications.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Project term: The notice gives the engagement duration as up to August 2030. The post is temporary and attached to the research project.
- Joining condition: Any discrepancy found when the institute checks your physical documents at joining will lead to cancellation of selection. Keep the information you provide consistent with your original records.
Application Submission Notes
Send your application by email to Dr. Lopamudra Roy at lopamudra_c.earth@faculty.iiests.ac.in and lopamudraroy15@gmail.com. This is an email-based application route; the notice does not direct you to an online registration form.
Your application must include a valid email address and phone number so the institute can communicate the interview date. The stated interview venue is the Department of Earth Sciences, IIEST Shibpur, Howrah 711103; interview communication will use the contact details you provide.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
B.Sc. in Applied Geology, Geology or Earth Sciences from a recognized university.
Preferred Qualification
M.Sc. in Applied Geology, Geology or Earth Sciences from a recognized university; M.Sc. specialization in Palaeontology or Sedimentology.
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of palaeoclimate and palaeoenvironmental studies is desirable.
Age Limit
Up to 28 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC/Women/Persons with disabilities: 5 years
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 27,000 per month, consolidated.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
- 2 Document Verification
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Self-attested application letter on plain paper
- Self-attested recent bio-data
- Self-attested mark sheets
- Self-attested certificates
- Physical documents for checking at joining
Frequently Asked Questions
You must email your application within 10 days of publication on the institute website. The notice does not print a calendar closing date.
The notice states a duration up to August 2030. You would join a temporary project appointment.
Important Dates
Notification
09 Oct 2026
Job Locations
Posting district: Howrah, West Bengal
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