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This document summarizes the process for applying to faculty positions in science and technology academia in India. It outlines the major research institutes and universities that hire faculty, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs). Responsibilities for faculty include independent research, teaching courses, and committee work. Compensation packages for assistant professors are also described. The application process typically takes about a year and involves sending an application packet, contacting the department, giving a seminar during a visit to India, and an interview. Factors like age limits, communication delays, and on-campus presentations are advised.

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Applying to Science and Technology Academia in IndiaA discussion based on my recent experience of applying to IITs and IISERsAnirban HazraMay 4, 2011
OutlineWho is hiring?Responsibilities as a faculty memberCompensationSteps and timelines of the application processPreparing and sending the application packet
Who is hiring? Research Institutes39 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs52 Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) labsTata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) labsIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO) labsInstitutes like the Bhabha Atomic Research Institute, Bose Institute, The Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, and more.
Who is hiring? Primarily Teaching InstitutesGovernment and private colleges under universities31 National Institutes of Technology (NIT) Research and Teaching InstitutesState and central universitiesIndian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore and National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneshwar15 Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)5 Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER)
The education sector in India is growing at an unprecedented rate and there is a shortage of skilled and dynamic people who can drive this expansion, which means, there is more opportunity for academics now than ever before!
Responsibilities as a faculty memberStart independent research groupGet external fundingTeach one course a semester on an averageParticipate in institute’s internal committeesApart from these minimum requirements, initiate new activities and programs
CompensationAssistant Professor (5 year appointment)Total pay Rs. 69,812 per month including Rs. 7,600 of house rent allowance (Rs. 49,531 for Assistant professor on contract)Moving expenses Rs. 80,0000Accommodation (after forgoing house rent allowance)Telephone chargesMedical benefitsLeave Travel Concession for familyPension after 65Professional development allowance of Rs. 1,00,000 per year for three yearsStart up grant for first three yearsNote that graduate students in India get their own fellowship
Applying: Steps and TimelinesSending the application packetGetting in touch with the director, dean of faculty or head of the department to inform them that you have applied andshowing interest in visitingGiving a seminar at the institute when visiting IndiaInterview with faculty recruitment committee which can happen through videoconferencingReceipt of offerTime between 1. and 5. can take one year!Time between 4. and 5. is a few weeks.
The application packetCover letter and application form Curriculum vitaeResearch proposalTeaching proposal
Few things I learned while going through the processNote and disclaimer: The points below are not official rules or guidelines. They are just my impressions based on my limited experience of the application process.Age – below 35 generally preferred for entry level positionThere is no fixed time-table and the process can take a long time.Apply as soon as you are ready and your CV looks decent. Set up your personal web page.Communication during the process is not as quick as in the US – expect delays!Head of the institute usually has a significant say in the hiring decision.Teaching experience counts.Being different helps!Visiting the institute and presenting your work and yourself really helps!

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Applying to indian academia

  • 1. Applying to Science and Technology Academia in IndiaA discussion based on my recent experience of applying to IITs and IISERsAnirban HazraMay 4, 2011
  • 2. OutlineWho is hiring?Responsibilities as a faculty memberCompensationSteps and timelines of the application processPreparing and sending the application packet
  • 3. Who is hiring? Research Institutes39 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs52 Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) labsTata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) labsIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO) labsInstitutes like the Bhabha Atomic Research Institute, Bose Institute, The Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, and more.
  • 4. Who is hiring? Primarily Teaching InstitutesGovernment and private colleges under universities31 National Institutes of Technology (NIT) Research and Teaching InstitutesState and central universitiesIndian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore and National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneshwar15 Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)5 Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER)
  • 5. The education sector in India is growing at an unprecedented rate and there is a shortage of skilled and dynamic people who can drive this expansion, which means, there is more opportunity for academics now than ever before!
  • 6. Responsibilities as a faculty memberStart independent research groupGet external fundingTeach one course a semester on an averageParticipate in institute’s internal committeesApart from these minimum requirements, initiate new activities and programs
  • 7. CompensationAssistant Professor (5 year appointment)Total pay Rs. 69,812 per month including Rs. 7,600 of house rent allowance (Rs. 49,531 for Assistant professor on contract)Moving expenses Rs. 80,0000Accommodation (after forgoing house rent allowance)Telephone chargesMedical benefitsLeave Travel Concession for familyPension after 65Professional development allowance of Rs. 1,00,000 per year for three yearsStart up grant for first three yearsNote that graduate students in India get their own fellowship
  • 8. Applying: Steps and TimelinesSending the application packetGetting in touch with the director, dean of faculty or head of the department to inform them that you have applied andshowing interest in visitingGiving a seminar at the institute when visiting IndiaInterview with faculty recruitment committee which can happen through videoconferencingReceipt of offerTime between 1. and 5. can take one year!Time between 4. and 5. is a few weeks.
  • 9. The application packetCover letter and application form Curriculum vitaeResearch proposalTeaching proposal
  • 10. Few things I learned while going through the processNote and disclaimer: The points below are not official rules or guidelines. They are just my impressions based on my limited experience of the application process.Age – below 35 generally preferred for entry level positionThere is no fixed time-table and the process can take a long time.Apply as soon as you are ready and your CV looks decent. Set up your personal web page.Communication during the process is not as quick as in the US – expect delays!Head of the institute usually has a significant say in the hiring decision.Teaching experience counts.Being different helps!Visiting the institute and presenting your work and yourself really helps!