NIT Raipur Senior Project Scientist Recruitment 2026: 01 Vacancy for Environmental Engineering PhDs

This role is ideal for highly qualified individuals holding a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering with at least one year of post-doctoral or relevant project experience. Candidates with a strong background in environmental engineering, particularly in river basin management, water quality, and wastewater treatment, coupled with expertise in data collection, ML, and AI applications, will find this opportunity suitable. Strong communication skills are also crucial.

Candidates without a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or those lacking the mandatory one year of experience should not apply. Individuals seeking permanent government employment will find this temporary, project-based contractual role unsuitable. Those unwilling to work in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, should also refrain from applying.

Working at NIT Raipur, an Institute of National Importance, offers a reputable platform for research. This specific project, 'Studies on Condition Assessment & Management Plan for Mahanadi River Basin,' is sponsored by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, indicating its national significance. While the position is temporary, it provides excellent experience in a high-impact research area and can significantly boost a candidate's profile in environmental science and engineering research.