IIEST Shibpur Project Assistant Earth Sciences 2026

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

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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. 1 Interview
  2. 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.

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