IIT Madras invites applications from individuals who belong to SC/ST/OBC-NCL category with an established record of independent, high-quality research and commitment to teaching and research for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor (Grade-I and Grade-II).
Date Posted: 3rd January 2025
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Organization Profile: Indian Institute of Technology Madras is one among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research. In 1956, the German Government offered technical assistance for establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in India. The first Indo-German agreement in Bonn, West Germany for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology at Madras was signed in 1959.
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Grade I and Grade II)
Employment Type: Full Time
Department:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Management Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Sciences and Technology
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Physics
Qualification: Ph.D., with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Specialization in the appropriate area/branch with consistently good academic record throughout. Additional qualifications and specialization areas sought in each department are available at https://facapp.iitm.in as Annexure-1.
- Aerospace Engineering
- Candidates must clearly demonstrate their capability in the specialization area applied for through publications in relevant reputed journals and have aero background as detailed below:
At least one degree (Bachelor’s / Master’s / Ph.D.) in Aerospace (Aero.) Engineering.
(OR)
At least 3 years teaching experience in handling undergraduate / graduate level courses related to Aerodynamics / Flight Mechanics / Aerospace Propulsion / Aerospace Structures in an Aero. Engineering department at an IIT / IIST Trivandrum / reputed university abroad.
(OR)
Ph.D. thesis relevant to Aero. Engineering and awarded by a university without an Aero. Engineering department.
- Candidates must clearly demonstrate their capability in the specialization area applied for through publications in relevant reputed journals and have aero background as detailed below:
- Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering
- (a) At least one pre-PhD engineering degree (at the bachelor’s or master’s level)
(b) Post-doc research experience preferred
- (a) At least one pre-PhD engineering degree (at the bachelor’s or master’s level)
- Biotechnology
- a) Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with a minimum of three years postdoctoral experience in at least one of the cancer biology research areas specified.
- b) BE / BTech in Chemical Engineering (preferably) / Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology / Materials Science and Engineering / Equivalent and a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in any of the relevant domains.
- c) BE / BTech in Chemical Engineering (preferably) / Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology / equivalent and a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in any of the relevant domains.
- Chemistry
- Candidates must have their basic degrees, B.Sc. and M. Sc. (or M.S. as applicable) with chemistry as the major subject of study and a Ph.D. degree in the field of chemistry.
- Civil Engineering
- Basic degree in Civil Engineering* PhD specialization in any of the specified areas.
* Exceptional candidates with basic degree in allied areas will be considered in the following areas: Construction Materials / Infrastructure and Construction Management / Environmental Engineering / Transportation Engineering.
- Basic degree in Civil Engineering* PhD specialization in any of the specified areas.
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree: Candidates must have an engineering degree in Computer Science / Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Engineering.
● Master’s Degree: Candidates must hold a master’s degree in engineering from Computer Science / Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Engineering program. [This may be waived if the candidate was admitted to a direct Ph.D. program after the Bachelor’s degree.]
● Ph.D. Degree: Must be in Computer Science/ Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree: Candidates must have an engineering degree in Computer Science / Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Engineering.
- Chemical Engineering
- At least one degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- a) Candidates must clearly demonstrate their capability in the specialization area applied for through publications in relevant reputed venues and
b) PhD in Engineering / Sciences
- a) Candidates must clearly demonstrate their capability in the specialization area applied for through publications in relevant reputed venues and
- Electrical Engineering
- a) Candidates must have at least one degree in Electrical Engineering.
(OR)
b) Candidates may have degrees in Computer Science and Engineering / Physics, however, they must have a strong research record in the areas of interest to the Department of Electrical Engineering. All candidates must be capable of teaching core undergraduate EE courses
- a) Candidates must have at least one degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Engineering Design
- a) Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and should have clearly demonstrated domain expertise in Automotive Engineering through the PhD or Post-Doctoral research work.
- b) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Design / Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical / Biomedical Engg.
- c) Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and should have clearly demonstrated domain expertise in Robotics Engineering through the PhD or Post-Doctoral research work
- d) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Design / Electrical / Mechanical / Production / Design / Computer Science and Engineering / Industrial Engineering
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Ph.D. in related domain
- Management Studies
- PhD/Doctoral research in relevant areas
- Mathematics
- Ph.D. in Mathematics/Statistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- At least one degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Sciences and Technology
- a) Applicants must have earned a doctorate in Medicine/Engineering/Sciences;
b) All positions require experience in conducting basic and applied research and conducting clinical studies in direct collaboration with a hospital/medical school for at least two years.
c) Must demonstrate an excellent publication record; exhibit potential to lead and establish a strong externally sponsored research program; and must be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- a) Applicants must have earned a doctorate in Medicine/Engineering/Sciences;
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- a) Ph.D. with excellent academic record with first class or equivalent at all the preceding degrees
b) At least one degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering
- a) Ph.D. with excellent academic record with first class or equivalent at all the preceding degrees
- Ocean Engineering
- Ph.D relevant to Ocean Engineering / Naval architecture. Possess excellent academic record with first degree in engineering in Naval Architecture/Civil/ Mechanical /Ocean/Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering.
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering. Possess excellent academic record with first degree in petroleum engineering.
- Physics
- Candidates should have a PhD in Physics or in any closely related disciplines. If Ph.D is in a closely related discipline, at least one degree (Bachelors or Masters) should be in Physics with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree with a consistently good academic record throughout. Candidates should have at least three years of industrial, research, or teaching experience after Ph.D.
Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Pay Scale:
- Assistant Professor Grade-II Pay Level: 10 Minimum Pay: ₹ 70900/-
- Assistant Professor Grade-I Pay Level: 12 Minimum Pay: ₹101500/-
Apply Mode: Online
Last Date: February 15th, 2025, 5:00PM
Organization Website: http://www.iitm.ac.in/
How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted online through the link for this advertisement at facapp.iitm.ac.in; fillable forms and instructions can be found at the site. A scan of the signed copy of the datasheet has to be uploaded using the online link.
In case of any queries regarding the application submission, please contact:
Dean (Faculty)
IIT Madras
Chennai 600 036.
([email protected])
The completed application materials should be uploaded on or before February 15th, 2025,
5:00PM (IST)
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