Debapratim Pandit

City Future Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is inviting applications for PhD admissions under the mentorship of Prof. Debapratim Pandit . The lab focuses on smart and sustainable cities and is seeking motivated researchers in urban transportation planning & engineering , urban informatics , and solid waste management & urban utilities planning . This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in civil engineering , environmental science , computer science , and related urban systems research. The post highlights eligibility for candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field , along with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10 . For the Institute Research Assistantship, applicants normally need a valid GATE score or NET qualification , though this requirement is waived for certain IIT/CFTI graduates with strong academic performance. The fellowship is an Institute Research Assistantship for up to 5 years . Scholars receive ₹37,000 per month for the first two years and ₹42,000 per month for the following three years. Interested candidates should follow the application link provided in the post and apply for the PhD opening at City Future Lab, IIT Kharagpur. The post does not mention a deadline.

City Future Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the mentorship of Prof. Debapratim Pandit in the Department of Architecture & Regional Planning. The research themes include urban transportation planning & engineering , solid waste management , utilities planning , and urban informatics . This opportunity is well suited to researchers interested in urban planning , civil engineering , architecture , environmental science , and smart/sustainable city systems. Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch. Candidates with Bachelor's and Master's degrees with first-class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch can also apply. A minimum of two SCI journal publications based on Ph.D. work is required. Applicants may apply immediately after submitting their Ph.D. synopsis or thesis if they have institutional authentication and a self-undertaking to provide the certificate within six months of joining. The age limit is below 35 years at the time of online application, with relaxation as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. Funding: The fellowship offers ₹80,000, ₹90,000, or ₹1,00,000 per month depending on level, plus a contingency grant of ₹50,000 per annum. The appointment is initially for 1 year and may be extended by 1 additional year based on satisfactory performance and departmental recommendation. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online only through the IIT Kharagpur ERP portal. Use the application link provided in the post and complete the online submission with the required documents.