Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a total of 80 (nos) posts of

In the Departments of Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Management Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). In HSS, the major areas for recruitment are Economics, English and Linguistics. Fine Arts, Philosophy. Psychology and Sociology.

Several Departments participate in teaching and research activities of interdisciplinary post-graduate programmes (IDPs) in the Institute in Environmental Engineering & Management, Design, Laser Technology, Materials Science, and Nuclear Engineering & Technology. Appointments in IDPs are made through the relevant departments of science and engineering, listed above.

Specific areas of required specializations are available on the website: http://www.iitk.ac.in/dofa/recruitment2008

Minimum Qualification (for all faculty positions): Ph.D. with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout. (Also see Items 1 & 2 in Notes below) In addition, for

Assistant Professor: 3 years teaching / research / industrial experience.

Associate Professor: 8 years teaching/research/industrial experience of which at least 3 years should be at the level of Assistant Professor.

Appointment of lecturers is temporary and will be on contract for a period not exceeding five years. Reservations at entry level will be applicable as per G.O.I, norms.

Application forms for all the above positions can be downloaded from http://www.iitk.ac.in/dofa/recruitment2008 or, can be obtained from Dean, Faculty Affairs, on request. Applications can also be made on plain paper, furnishing all information as sought in the application form, in particular, contact information, details of educational qualifications, relevant experience and achievements, list of publications, a research plan, and names and addresses of three referees. Applications should be sent to the Dean of Faculty Affairs. IIT Kanpur.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications is December 8, 2008.

Notes:

1. Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for the interview.
2. The Institute reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post(s) at any time without assigning any reason.
3. Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed in respect of the exceptionally outstanding candidates.
4. Applicant not found suitable for a position may be considered for a lower position in the same area of specialization.
5. The pay carries all other allowances as admissible to a Central Government employee stationed at Kanpur. Hard copy of the application and all correspondence must be sent to the below following addresses

   The Dean of Faculty Affairs,
   Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur,
   Kanpur - 208 016,
   E-mail: dofa@iitk.ac.in.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)