Project Assistant, Coal Dust Mitigation (TEXMiN Project) at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

About the position

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad invites applications for one Project Assistant post. The post is under the TEXMiN sponsored project "Mitigating coal dust in an open-cast mine with biodegradable binder using an unmanned aerial spray system". The Principal Investigator is Prof. Sarthak S. Singh. The tenure of the project is not stated in the notice.

Eligibility

• Essential: B.Sc. / 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology
• Desirable: Experience in drone operations, experience in coal handling
• Upper age limit: 50 years. Upper age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women applicants as per Gol rules.
• Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview. Candidates will be shortlisted on merit and as per project requirement.

Fellowship / pay

₹24,000/- (Including HRA)

How to apply

1. Prepare an updated CV and supporting documents.
2. Email them to sarthakssingh@iitism.ac.in by 5:00 pm on 10 Nov 2026.
3. Wait for the shortlisting message with the interview date.
4. Make your own arrangements for stay at Dhanbad if required. No TA/DA is paid for the interview.

Job description: carry out binder spray activities over coal in the lab to optimise binder concentration. Operate the unmanned aerial spray system in the open-cast mines and record relevant environmental parameters.