Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi wanted Professor and Associate Professor

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) invites Online Applications from candidates with an outstanding track record for positions at the level of Associate Professor and Professor in the various Schools and Centers of the Institute in respective areas as mentioned below:

Date Posted: 6th January 2025

Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi

Organization Profile:

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is one among the eighth newer second generation of IITs. IIT Mandi is a research university now located in Kamand Valley, Mandi city in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

IIT Mandi’s campus (about 14 km from Mandi) is on the left bank of the Uhl River at Kamand and Salgi villages. There is great variation in the climatic conditions of Himachal due to extreme variation in elevation. The climate varies from hot and sub-humid tropical in the southern tracts to cold, alpine and glacial in the northern and eastern mountain ranges with more elevation.

Mandi has an average elevation of 1044 meters (3425 feet) and is situated on the banks of Beas. Mandi town falls in the lower most climatic zone of the Himalayas. These regions enjoys a wet-sub temperate climate of the foot hills (450-900 meters) as against the dry-cold alpine climate with snowfall at higher altitudes (2400-4800 meters). Average annual rainfall of Mandi is 1380 mm.

Since its inception the institute has been involved with various Research and Development (R&D) projects, the institute has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with many International and National universities, Companies, Research Centres, Organizations.

The institute became an IIT under The Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2011, with the intention to expand the reach and to enhance the quality of technical education in the country. The Act was passed in the Lok Sabha on 24 March 2011 and by the Rajya Sabha on 30 April 2012.

Job Title: Professor and Associate Professor

Name of School/Centre:

• School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (SMME)
  • Associate Professor: Carbon-based Manufacturing, Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer, Polydisperse Multiphase Flows and Computational FluidDynamics, Thermoelectric materials.
• School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
  • Professor: Photonics
• School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences (SMSS)
  • Professor: Abstract Differential Equation, Mathematical Modelling and nonlinear Dynamics
• School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS)
  • Associate Professor:
    (a) English Literature: Comparative Indian Literature(b) Sociology: Sociology of Infrastructure, Sociology of Himalayan Region
• School of Management (SOM)
  • Professor and Associate Professor: Business and Data Analytics, AI-Based Business Decision Making, Business Statistics and Actuarial Science, Marketing Management
• Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Application Centre (IKSMHA)
  • Associate Professor: Cognitive Psychology, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Music Engineering, Music and Musopathy, Performing Arts, Indian Astronomy, Yoga and Meditation

Essential Qualifications:

• Professor
  • Ph.D with first class or equivalent in appropriate branch/discipline with a very good
    academic record throughout.
  • A minimum of 10 years of teaching/research/ industrial experience of which at least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs, and IISERs or at an equivalent level in any such other Indian or foreign Institution (s) of comparable standards. The candidate should have demonstrated adequate experience of independent research in terms of guidance of PhD students, strong research record, including publications in highly reputed peer reviewed journals, patents, laboratory/course development, sponsored research projects and/or other recognized relevant professional activities.
• Associate Professor
  • Ph.D with first class or equivalent in appropriate branch discipline with a very good
    academic record throughout.
  • A minimum of 06 years teaching/ research/ professional experience of which at least three years should be at the level of Assistant Professor in an academic institution or Senior Scientific Officer/Senior Design Engineer or equivalent position in a research organization or industry as on the date of application. The candidate should have demonstrated adequate experience of independent research in terms of guidance of M.Tech and Ph.D students, strong record of publications in journals of high impact factor, patents, laboratory/course development and/or other recognized relevant professional activities

Scale of Pay:

• Professor – Starting Basic Pay Rs. 1,59,100/-
• Associate Professor- Starting Basic Pay Rs. 1,39,600/

Application Procedure:

• A candidate can apply to more than one School/Centre.
• The candidates should ensure that all the relevant information and documents have been uploaded before finalizing the application. After submission of the application, the candidate should keep a copy of it for his/her record. No hard copy of the application need to be submitted.
• Applicants called for interview will be reimbursed to and from travel expenses within India. However, the Economy Class Air Fare Tickets should be purchased through authorized agents Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL), M/s Ashoka Travels & Tours (ATT). Accommodation may be provided on payment basis in the Institute Guest House subject to availability.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep his/her current employer informed about his/her application to IIT Mandi.
• The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill positions in any of the above/and or any other specialization(s). The Institute has the right to set different as well as higher norms, while short-listing, considering the specific requirement of the schools/centres. Based on the shortlisting criteria, applications will be processed. Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted through the emails provided by them in the application form.
• The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates or interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualification, experience and other academic achievements higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
• The Institute reserves the right to withdraw any advertised position(s) at any time without assigning any reason
• The invitation to candidate for interview merely indicates that it is felt that he/she with others may be suitable for the post and conveys no assurance whatsoever that he/she will be recommended or selected or his/her conditions specified in the application will be accepted.
• No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding reason for not being called for presentation/interview/outcome of interview.
• Depending on requirement, interview may be conducted in select specializations only. However, exceptionally meritorious candidates in any area of specialization pertaining to the said specialization will also be considered.
• The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. If it is found at a later date that any information given in the application is incorrect/false, the candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated.
• Applicants employed in Government and Semi Government organizations, Public Undertakings, University and Educational Institutions should submit their application through proper channel or submit “No Objection Certificate from the current employer at the time of Interview”. In absence of the same, the applicant will not be permitted to attend the Interview.
• Candidates abroad (and candidates in India for exceptional reasons) who are unable to attend in the person will be interviewed by electronic mode/video conference etc. In such cases, the Institute may decide to offer a contract position initially.
• Canvassing in any manner may entail disqualification of the candidates.
• Candidates must apply online through the link at https://iitmandirec.samarth.edu.in/
• Closing Date: 31.01.2025

Organization Address:

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
Kamand, Himachal Pradesh(175005)

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