Special Recruitment Drive for Faculty Positions
Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Website: https://iitgn.ac.in/careers/apply
IITGN is committed to excellence in teaching, research and institute-building. The institute promotes interdisciplinary education, critical thinking and innovation. It offers world-class campus infrastructure and supports faculty with generous research grants, travel support, and start-up resources. (IIT Gandhinagar)
Positions & Scope
Applications are invited from Indian nationals belonging to SC / ST / OBC / PwBD categories under the Special Recruitment Drive for full-time faculty positions at the levels of Assistant Professor (Grade-I/II), Associate Professor and Professor across all disciplines within IITGN. (IIT Gandhinagar)
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses. (IIT Gandhinagar)
- Carry out independent, high-quality research in their area of expertise. (IIT Gandhinagar)
- Contribute to institute service and engage in interdisciplinary activities. (IIT Gandhinagar)
Priority Areas of Research & Specializations
While outstanding candidates from any research area will be considered, special interest is shown in the following priority areas (across disciplines): (IIT Gandhinagar)
Discipline |
Areas of Research & Specialization |
|---|---|
Biological Engineering |
Proteomics, big-data genomics and transcriptomics, computational cognition |
Chemical Engineering |
Bioprocess engineering, energy systems |
Chemistry |
Energy materials (battery, supercapacitor, organic optoelectronics), polymer and supramolecular chemistry, bioinorganic and main-group chemistry |
Civil Engineering |
Environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction technology and management |
Computer Science & Engineering |
Computer systems (OS, compilers, networks, databases), cryptography, machine learning, data science |
Design / Interaction / New Media |
Visual communication, product design, human-centred design, augmented and virtual reality |
Earth Sciences |
Geochemistry and biogeochemistry, structural geology, palaeontology |
Electrical Engineering |
Analog and RF design, networking and communication systems, VLSI, signal processing |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
Economics, sociology, political science, performing arts, linguistics |
Materials Engineering |
Advanced manufacturing, processing, energy materials, integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) |
Mathematics |
Applied and computational mathematics, probability and statistics |
Mechanical Engineering |
Conventional and non-conventional manufacturing, experimental fluid mechanics and heat transfer, soft materials, experimental solid mechanics |
Physics |
Condensed matter theory, quantum information dynamics, experimental condensed matter physics |
Qualifications & Eligibility
- Candidates should have a doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant field (engineering, applied sciences, technology) or must be nearing completion of the doctoral programme. (IIT Gandhinagar)
- A consistently excellent academic record and strong research credentials are expected. (IIT Gandhinagar)
- Age, experience and other criteria will be as per institute norms; relaxations may apply for reserved category candidates. (IIT Gandhinagar)
- Applicants must apply online only; no hard-copy submission is required. (IIT Gandhinagar)
Benefits & Support
IITGN offers the following to new faculty: (IIT Gandhinagar)
- Attractive start-up grants (no strict upper limits) and support for high-end research infrastructure.
- Travel support, conference funding, international exposure for students and faculty.
- On-campus housing options and modern, green campus facilities (including an on-site daycare centre).
- A campus located by the Sabarmati river, near Ahmedabad international airport, with excellent infrastructure and connectivity. (IIT Gandhinagar)
Application Procedure
- Candidates should apply online via the IITGN careers portal: https://iitgn.ac.in/careers/apply
- The application must include a detailed CV, list of publications, statement of research and teaching interests, and evidence of academic credentials.
- Applicants should mention the discipline(s) they are applying for (primary and, if relevant, secondary). (IIT Gandhinagar)
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, and the institute reserves the right to modify or withdraw the advertisement without notice. (IIT Gandhinagar)
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 15 October 2025 (IIT Gandhinagar)
- **Last Date for Application Submission (Online): ** 15 November 2025 (IIT Gandhinagar)