The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) invites applications from exceptionally bright and motivated individuals with an established record of high-quality research, and a strong commitment to teaching, for Assistant Professor positions in its various academic departments and centres.
Applications are invited from citizens of India and from individuals who are not citizens of India (with or without the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) status).
Especially encourage encourage women to apply.
This is a rolling advertisement and candidates can apply any time during the calendar year 2019. All applications will be accepted only through the online portal: https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/frp
Qualifications and Experience Required Ph.D., with First Class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree, and a good academic record throughout.
A minimum of three years teaching/research/professional experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing the Ph.D. In exceptional cases, candidates with less than requisite experience will also be considered.
Candidates should preferably be below 35 years of age
Scale of pay: Level 12 with a basic pay of Rs. 1,01,500/-. After the completion of three years of service in Level 12, pay will be fixed in Level 13A1 with a basic pay of Rs.1,31,400/-
Total minimum emoluments (including Dearness and Transport Allowance): Rs. 1,57,420 per month with house rent allowance, and Rs. 1,33,060 per month if staying on the campus.
Selection Process
A prospective faculty candidate sends an application to the respective department chairperson with a copy to the Registrar. The application can be submitted by a person of any nationality with a proven track record. A faculty search committee in the department evaluates the suitability of the candidate based on the academic credentials and the requirement in the department based on the area of expertize of the candidate. If found suitable then the candidate will be invited for an interactive session with the faculty members and to deliver a lecture. Based on the interaction and the lecture, the department will shortlist the candidate and sends a request to the Director through the respective divisional chairperson if found suitable. The Director appoints a selection committee comprising of both internal and external experts. On recommendation of the selection committee and approval of the Council the candidate will be appointed as a faculty member.
Service Conditions
Deputation/Foreign Service
Voluntary Retirement
Consultancy
Continuing Education