Designation/Position- Faculty Position in IISER Thiruvananthapuram
IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India invites applications for Faculty Position in IISER Thiruvananthapuram from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country. Faculty Position in IISER Thiruvananthapuram
Research/Job Area- Various
Assistant Professor Grade I: Areas of Specialisation
- School of Biology
- Infectious biology (Preference for candidates with master’s in veterinary sciences)
- Bioinformatics
- Plant Biology
- School of Chemistry
- Polymer chemistry with preference for candidates working on organic polymers
- Molecular inorganic chemistry
- Chemical Biology
- School of Data Science
- Statistics with preference for Bayesian Modeling, Bayesian Computation, Time Series Analysis, Nonparametric Statistical Methods and High-dimensional statistics.
- Theoretical Computer Science
- School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences:
- Atmospherics Chemistry and Atmospheric dynamics
- Environmental Science
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Geology with preference for Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Metamorphic geology and geochronology and geophysics.
- School of Mathematics:
- Probability and Statistics
- Geometry and Topology
- Harmonic analysis and Geometric analysis
- Scientific computing and High-Performance Computing
- Theoretical computer science
- School of Physics
- Quantum technologies (Integrated Circuit Design & Fabrication, Micro-/Nano-electronics, Integrated Sensors, NEMS/MEMS Devices) – Essential requirement: Experience in clean room environments.
- Complex systems (Statistical Physics, Soft matter, Biophysics, Fluid dynamics)
- Quantum information theory
- Astrophysics
Assistant Professor Grade II: Areas of Specialisation
Theoretical Computer Science
School of Data Science
Statistics with preference for Bayesian Modeling, Bayesian Computation, Time Series Analysis, Nonparametric Statistical Methods and High-dimensional statistics.
Location- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
| ELIGIBILITY AND EXPERIENCE |
| Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Three years of post-PhD Industrial/Research/Teaching experience. Age preferably below 35 years. |
| Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Age preferably below 30 years. |
Job/Position Description-Â
ndian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM) invites applications for selection at the Assistant Professor (Grade 1) level on ‘tenure-track’ from Indian nationals belonging to OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories with outstanding academic credentials, ability to establish a vibrant research programme and passion for teaching. Appointments will be made in the Schools of Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. Applications are also invited for selection at the Assistant Professor (Grade II) level on contract from Indian nationals belonging to OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories with outstanding academic credentials in the School of Data Science. Candidates working in the preferred areas listed below under each of the schools are encouraged to apply under the special recruitment drive.
| DESIGNATION AND PAY |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I) Level 12 Cell 1, minimum pay INR 1,01,500 + HRA + transport allowance + pension benefits under New Pension Scheme (NPS) of Govt. of India. (Gross salary will be approximately Rs. 1,60,803/- per month excluding HRA) |
| Assistant Professor Grade II Level 10 Cell 8, minimum pay INR 70,900 + HRA + transport allowance (Gross salary will be approximately Rs. 1,13,985/- per month excluding HRA) |
Number of vacancies
| OBC-NCL | – 11 |
| OBC-NCL (PwD) | – 01 |
| SC | – 03 |
| SC(PwD) | – 01 |
| ST | – 05 |
| ST(PwD) | – 01 |
How to Apply-
Applications should be submitted online as per the instructions given on the website. Incomplete applications not supported by relevant documents will not be considered. The portal for the submission of applications will open on May 27, 2025. The deadline for submission of applications is 11:59 pm IST on July 06, 2025.
Online Application link to apply for Assistant Professor Grade I : https://apps.iisertvm.ac.in/recruitment/faculty/applyonline/notification/advt/4063998881
Online Application link to apply for Assistant Professor Grade II : https://apps.iisertvm.ac.in/recruitment/faculty/applyonline/notification/advt/96304771
For all queries email: frecruit[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in
Last Date for Apply– 06 July 2025
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