Mechanical – Faculty Recruitment – March 2025
Role: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Program @ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus
Post Date: March 06, 2025
Hiring Organization:
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (AVV), Chennai Campus, Tamil Nadu.
Organization Profile: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multidisciplinary research university with multiple campuses across India. Amrita is ranked A++ by NAAC and is the 7th Ranked University in India as per the National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF) for 2024, it also one of India’s leading research universities. The institution is headquartered in Ettimadai, Tamil Nadu, and has 9 campuses across five Indian states. For more details, visit: www.amrita.edu.
Job Title: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
Job Description
- Teaching and mentoring students in undergraduate and graduate programs
- Mentoring the students for competitions, projects and other technical activities
- Collaborating with academia and industry on research projects
- Conducting research in the field of Robotics/Artificial Intelligence/ or related Multidisciplinary domain
- Publishing research findings in Journals of high repute and conferences
- Engage in departmental, institute and university activities
- Taking initiatives to contribute to the academic and research communities
Skills Required
- Robot Operating System (ROS)
- Python, C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink
- Robot programming, Control architecture
- Sensor integration, Exposure to open source and commercial robot simulation platforms
- Mechanical Engineering Design & Analysis, CAD/FEA software
- AI/ML Algorithms, tools and platforms
Salary: As per 7th Pay Commission recommendations.
Qualification: PhD (CSE/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering), M.Tech, and B.Tech in relevant disciplines from a reputed institute, either in India or abroad. The candidate should have a proven track record of research in robotics, artificial intelligence, mechanical design, and/or any allied domain.
Experience: Candidates should preferably have experience or exposure to research in the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Data Science
- Robotic System Development and Programming Architecture, ROS
- Design, Synthesis of Mechanisms and Machines
- Machine vision, SLAM, Vision based control
Essential Attributes/Requirements of a Candidate
- A demonstrated passion for research, project execution, and product development with a focus on commercial or social applications, along with some teaching experience.
- Strong inclination towards time-bound consultancy assignments and securing funded projects.
- Proven record of publications in SCI/Scopus indexed journals, with an interest in authoring books or contributing to book chapters.
- Research focus on addressing societal, national, and environmental challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, combined with extensive knowledge across domains.
- Interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and establish rapport with students.
- Willingness to relocate to Chennai or nearby locations for work.
- A sense of pride in India’s rich culture and ancient heritage.
Job Location: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus, 337/1 A, Vallal RCK Nagar, SH 50A, Vengal, Tamil Nadu 601103.
Organization Website: https://amrita.edu/school/engineering/chennai/
Application Mode
(i) On-Line Application: Please apply through the link: https://www.amrita.edu/job/assistant-professor-associate-professor-for-robotics-and-artificial-intelligence-program-ase-chennai/
(ii) Email: Interested and eligible candidates are requested to send their application with a scanned copy of all necessary certificates and passport size photograph to [email protected] and [email protected]
