Research Assistant - Smart Farming of Cotton Using Aerial Imagery and Computer Vision

Summary:

Applications are invited for a temporary position of Research Assistant in the project entitled "Smart Farming of Cotton Using Aerial Imagery and Computer Vision."

Designation: Research Assistant

Research Area: Smart Farming of Cotton Using Aerial Imagery and Computer Vision

Location: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Eligibility/Qualification:

• B.Sc./B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.E./M.S./M.Sc. in any related disciplines.
• Should have a valid Drone Pilot License.
• Experience in GIS and Photogrammetry.

Experience: Not specified.

Monthly Pay: Consolidated salary of Rs. 30,000 per month.

Tenure: 8 Months

Job Description:

The research assistant will be part of multidisciplinary projects focused on acquiring and processing aerial imagery datasets from RGB and multispectral sensors. The candidate will contribute to the collection and analysis of aerial imagery data using drone technology. Additionally, experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Photogrammetry will be required to assist in data processing and interpretation.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must apply on or before 4th June 2023 by submitting the following documents as a single PDF file to pankaj.khanna@iitgn.ac.in with the subject "Application for RA Position":

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details (email and phone number)
3. Pilot Log-book copy with flying hours details

Last Date for Application: 4th June 2023

Selection Process:

Selection will be based on interviews, and shortlisted candidates will be informed well in advance about the date, time, and interview mode.

For any further inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Pankaj Khanna

Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Earth Science

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Email: pankaj.khanna@iitgn.ac.in