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Project Associate Position ↓
Open
- Project Description:
  
  Title: Project Associate Position in Road Safety and Road Safety Audits.
  
  The Centre for infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) invites applications for a Project Associate position in Road Safety and Road Safety Audits. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing traffic & safety data, conducting road safety audits, and developing strategies to improve road safety. This role requires a deep understanding of traffic engineering, safety principles, and regulatory standards. Candidate should have the following qualifications:
- Education:
  - Graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or a related field.
- Skills Expected:
  - Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in road safety or traffic engineering, with prior experience in audits and report writing. Proficiency in Kannada is a plus
  - Strong understanding of road safety principles, traffic management, and familiarity with relevant IRC codes
  - Proficient in AutoCAD layout diagrams for road design
  - Certified Road Safety Auditor will be an added advantage
  - Willingness to travel for audits throughout Karnataka.
- Selected Candidates Will be Offered:
  - Position: Project Associate
  - Salary: Salary will be commensurate with background and experience, within the norms of IISc. The initial appointment will be for one year with a probation period of two months.
- How to apply:
- For any enquiries kindly Contact: dileepank@iisc.ac.in (Dileepan K)
Program Manager ↓
Open
- Project Description:
  
  Title:Program Manager – AI Centre of Excellence - Mobility at IISc.
  
  We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead and coordinate the multi-disciplinary AI initiatives for the mobility domain, contributing to IISc’s critical role in this transformative endeavour.
- A. Key Responsibilities
  
  1. Project Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
  - Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of AI-driven projects in IISc’s mobility domain, in close coordination with the faculty team at IISc.
  - Engage closely with the AI COE leads at IIT-K and with the Coordination Team at IIT-Jammu, including preparing and presenting of progress reports to Technical Review committees, engaging with other consortium partners, etc.
  - Ensure alignment with the Ministry of Education’s and various stakeholders’ objectives, project deliverables, and timelines.
  - Act as the interface between IISc researchers, consortium partners, government agencies and industry stakeholders.
- 2. Research and Translation
  - Facilitate interdisciplinary research efforts on applying state of the art AI methods on computer vision, Graph Neural Networks, etc. to intelligent transportation systems, sustainable urban mobility, and related applications.
  - Support the development of demonstrable AI solutions for four mobility areas: congestion, safety, sustainability and strategic planning.
  - Engage with government agencies and other stakeholders for on-ground deployment of the mobility solutions of the project.
- 3. Team and Resource Management
  - Coordinate with faculty, researchers, and technical teams to ensure human and compute resource optimization, and adherence to project goals and timelines.
  - Manage procurement, funding utilization, and reporting as per project guidelines.
- 4. Administrative Tasks
  - Oversee administrative and financial support staff for the project.
  - Maintain project documentation, including progress reports, compliance records, and financial summaries, in line with Ministry of Education requirements and supported by administrative staff.
  - Monitor risks, address challenges, and ensure project continuity and success.
- B. Qualifications
- 1. Education:
  - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in relevant fields. Master’s degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred, with a focus on AI, transportation, systems engineering, or other relevant areas.
- 2. Experience
  - 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in academia, research, or large-scale interdisciplinary projects.
  - Hands-on experience in AI and/or mobility-related technologies such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic modelling, or autonomous systems.
  - Familiarity with managing government-funded projects or working in a consortium model is an advantage.
- What We Offer
  - Opportunity to contribute to a national-level initiative addressing critical urban sustainability challenges with visible impact.
  - Chance to be part of IISc’s vibrant research environment and collaborate with top universities in India.
  - Professional development opportunities through attending/presenting at workshops, conferences, and collaborations with global experts and industry leaders.
  - Consolidated Salary of about Rs. 3 lakhs per month.
- Application Process