Chair Professor / Adjunct Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Recruitment at IIEST Shibpur – 2026

November 9, 2026

Summary

The Chirasree Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CCSID), Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur, invites applications from regular faculty members of IIEST Shibpur for two positions at the Chair Professor and/or Adjunct Associate Professor/Assistant Professor levels.

The selected faculty members will contribute to multidisciplinary research, training, and education in sustainable infrastructure development, with a particular focus on clean energy systems, next-generation energy storage, carbon capture technologies, sustainable materials, green buildings, and other emerging sustainability areas.

Institution: Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur
Centre: Chirasree Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CCSID)
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Total Positions: 02

Designation

Chair Professor
Adjunct Associate Professor
Adjunct Assistant Professor

Research Areas

Candidates with expertise in the following research areas are encouraged to apply:

Clean Energy Systems
Next-Generation Energy Storage and Transmission
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
Smart, Clean and Green Campus
Sustainable Materials
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation
Sustainable Transportation
Green Buildings
Frugal Revolution
Biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions
Technological Innovation and Sustainable Infrastructure Development

Location

Chirasree Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CCSID),
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur,
Howrah, West Bengal – 711103, India.

Eligibility / Qualification

Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

For Chair Professor: Professors from any department of IIEST Shibpur.
For Adjunct Associate Professor/Assistant Professor: Associate Professors or Assistant Professors from any department of IIEST Shibpur.
A brilliant research record with proven recognition.
Proven success in securing competitive research funding.
Expertise in the research focus areas of the Centre.
Strong communication, networking, and team-building skills.
Ability to devote reasonable time to Centre activities while simultaneously discharging responsibilities in the parent department.

Job Description / Key Responsibilities

Selected faculty members will be responsible for:

Steering the Centre’s research activities in its identified focus areas.
Developing partnerships with academic institutions, government organisations, and industry stakeholders.
Preparing proposals for external grant acquisition.
Promoting academia-industry collaboration in skill development, training, research, innovation, consultancy, and entrepreneurship.
Building a vibrant research team and promoting a culture of research excellence and innovation.
Organising seminars, workshops, and awareness programmes regularly.
Undertaking other activities aligned with the objectives of the Centre.

Tenure and Benefits

Initial tenure: 3 years, subject to annual appraisal.
Either the faculty member or the Centre may terminate the association with 90 days’ prior written notice.
Opportunity to steer multidisciplinary research.
Designated and dedicated building space for Centre activities.
Access to available endowment funds for research, travel, and workshops.
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on society through research.

Monthly Honorarium (Top-up):

Chair Professor: INR 30,000 per month.
Adjunct Associate Professor/Assistant Professor: INR 20,000 per month.

How to Apply

Interested eligible faculty members must submit the following documents in a single PDF file:

Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
ORCID link.
Cover letter (scanned copy).
A research and development activities plan covering the focus areas of the Centre.

Application Submission:

Send the application to:

Email: dean.research@iiests.ac.in
CC: ccsid@iiests.ac.in

Important: The cover letter must be submitted through the Head of the Department (HoD).

Selection will be made by an expert committee. Applicants may be invited to interact with the committee.