Monday, January 4, 2016

FT at The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN)

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) seeks outstanding candidates in all areas of Physics and allied areas to fill multiple faculty positions. The institute is in the process of moving to the newly constructed campus on the banks of the Sabarmati River and is aggressively looking for faculty to participate in its growth. As part of a dynamic and young institute, candidates will be expected to lead initiatives in graduate and undergraduate education as well as contribute towards building world-class research facilities in their area of expertise. The candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics or a related discipline. To apply online or for more details about the Institute, faculty life, pay packages and research facilities, please visit us at http://www.iitgn.ac.in/job.htm or write to faculty.recruitment@iitgn.ac.in.

About the Institute: IITGN was established in 2008 and has embarked on an ambitious mission of becoming the best academic institution in India. IITGN's unique culture, which promotes free inquiry outside traditional disciplinary boundaries, its unmatched innovations in every facet of education, and its emphasis on globalization and diversity, underscore its commitment to becoming a world-class university. The institute currently offers 5 bachelors, 10 masters and 13 doctoral degree programs through 13 disciplines and six interdisciplinary centres.

Some advantages of a faculty position at IITGN are:

Unparalleled research support
  • Generous funding to initiate research
  • Separate budget for procuring high-end research infrastructure
  • Schemes to attract top-quality PhD students
  • Extra travel support to faculty and students
Innovative Curriculum
  • World Education Award (2013) for IITGN education model
  • Emphasis on project-based learning and entrepreneurship
  • Emphasis on humanities and the arts
  • International exposure to students
A stimulating work environment
  • Modern, world-class, riverfront campus
  • Spacious on-campus housing for faculty
  • On-site daycare center
  • Located in a vibrant hub of renowned academic institutes

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