Job Description

JRF Advertisement 1:

Category

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Project Title

Geo-Spatial Intelligence and Demographic Analytics for Predictive Waste Hotspot Detection and Smart Bin Deployment with Integrated Public Reporting Interface

Sponsor

MU-VT (Virginia Tech) Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT2)

Name of PI and Department

Dr. Sandeepan Roy, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor; Department of Civil Engineering

Position and number

Junior Research Fellow (JRF); 1 (One)

Project Duration

3 years or till the project lasts (appointment of JRF is for 1 year initially, renewable every 6 months based on performance)

Essential Qualifications

- M.Tech./M.E. in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related fields

- OR M.Sc./M.Plan. in Geography, Urban Studies, Environmental Science with geospatial/data science background

- OR B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering/Geoinformatics with strong academic record

- GATE/NET qualification (mandatory)

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

- Proficiency in GIS and spatial analytics (QGIS/ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine)

- Experience with census/demographic data analysis, urban infrastructure planning

- Familiarity with machine learning or predictive modeling using Python/R - Exposure to web-mapping tools and public dashboard design

- Prior work in solid waste or sanitation-related projects preferred

- Strong interest in interdisciplinary and community-centered research

Job Responsibilities

- Conduct spatial data collection and analysis of waste generation/demographic indicators

- Design and evaluate smart bin deployment strategy based on predictive analytics

- Collaborate on development of a public reporting interface for municipal users

- Assist in scientific writing, reporting, and conference presentations

- Fieldwork and urban stakeholder interviews as needed

- Option for PhD enrollment upon eligibility and performance

Emoluments

Year 1 & 2: ₹37,000/month + HRA (as per norms, if hostel not provided) Year 3: ₹42,000/month

Additional Notes

Candidates with a strong spatial, environmental, or smart city planning background are encouraged to apply.

JRF Advertisement 2:

Category

Details

Project Title

Optimization of Waste Collection and Transfer Logistics using IoT-Enabled Smart Infrastructure, Real-Time Routing, and Interactive Monitoring Dashboard

Sponsor

MU-VT (Virginia Tech) Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT2)

Name of PI and Department

Dr. Sandeepan Roy, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor; Department of Civil Engineering

Position and number

Junior Research Fellow (JRF); 1 (One)

Project Duration

3 years or till the project lasts (appointment of JRF is for 1 year initially, renewable every 6 months based on performance)

Essential Qualifications

- M.Tech./M.E. in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Operations Research, Smart Infrastructure or related fields

- OR M.Sc./M.Plan. in Logistics, Urban Informatics, Smart Systems with quant/modeling skills

- OR B.Tech/B.E. in Civil/Mechanical/Computer Science with strong programming background

- GATE/NET qualification (mandatory)

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

- Knowledge of routing algorithms, logistics optimization, or vehicle scheduling

- Programming in Python, R, or MATLAB for optimization problems

- Exposure to IoT-enabled data handling or smart city technologies - Familiarity with real-time dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or custom web apps)

- Experience with transportation simulation or waste management systems preferred

Job Responsibilities

- Collect and process waste collection data from smart bin networks and municipal bodies

- Develop and test real-time route optimization algorithms

- Assist in dashboard interface development and monitoring setup

- Support in field validation, stakeholder interaction, and performance evaluation

- Assist in scientific writing, reporting, and conference presentations

- Option for PhD enrollment upon eligibility and performance

Emoluments

Year 1 & 2: ₹37,000/month + HRA (as per norms, if hostel not provided) Year 3: ₹42,000/month

Additional Notes

Applicants with strong interests in urban logistics, smart systems, and real-time optimization are preferred.


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Mail id : sandeepan.roy@mahindrauniversity.edu.in