Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad – InSAR-Based Coal Mine Slope Stability Project

Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad – InSAR-Based Coal Mine Slope Stability Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad invites applications for one Project Assistant position under a sponsored research project supported by Tara Coal Mining Private Limited, Durgapur.

The selected candidate will contribute to research involving satellite-based radar interferometry, InSAR data processing, ground-based monitoring, and slope stability assessment in coal mining areas.

Project Title

“Detection and Monitoring of Slope Stability using Satellite-based SAR Interferometry (InSAR) and Ground-based Observation Techniques for Tara (East & West) Coal Mines, Churulia”

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• M.Sc. in Data Science

Desirable Qualification

No separate desirable qualification is specified in the advertisement.

Experience Required

Preference will be given to candidates having experience in:

• InSAR data processing

• GAMMA Remote Sensing Software

• SNAP

• Satellite-based SAR / InSAR analysis

Project Area

The project broadly focuses on:

• Satellite-Based SAR Interferometry

• InSAR

• Remote Sensing

• Coal Mine Slope Stability

• Ground-Based Observation Techniques

• Geospatial Data Processing

• Mining Safety and Monitoring

• Data Science Applications in Mining

Job Description

The selected Project Assistant will be responsible for:

• Processing InSAR data using suitable software

• Preparing technical reports based on processed data

• Automating different steps involved in the InSAR processing chain

• Supporting research related to slope stability monitoring in coal mining areas

Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated salary of:

INR 30,000 per month

Appointment Duration

The project tenure is up to:

March 31, 2028

The position is linked to the duration and requirements of the sponsored project.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 35 years

Any applicable age relaxation should be verified from the complete official IIT (ISM) Dhanbad notification.

Nature of Appointment

• Project-based

• Sponsored research position

• Temporary in nature

• Linked to the duration of the sponsored project

How to Apply

Candidates should apply according to the procedure prescribed in the complete official IIT (ISM) Dhanbad recruitment notification.

The exact application submission method is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, up to 5:00 PM

Principal Investigator

Prof. Mohammad Soyeb Alam
Assistant Professor
Department of Mining Engineering
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Email: msalam@iitism.ac.in
Mobile: 9470372048

Job Domain: Data Science / Mining Engineering / Remote Sensing / InSAR / Geospatial Technology / Mine Slope Monitoring

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