About the Program
The Young International Faculty (YIF) is aimed towards recuriting recent doctorates and post-doctoral fellows from renowned universities across the globe as full-time foreign faculty (non- Indian citizens/ non-OCIs) at the equivalent level of Assistant Professor. The YIF Program offers an initial two years position, and it may extend up to five years. This is a tenure track position and is aimed towards those who would like to primarily focus on academic research with the host research group at IIT Madras. As a faculty memeber the YIF will also jointly supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students.
Applications should be made through a host faculty member at IIT Madras in the form of a detailed academic CV, stating the educational background of the applicant, research plan and industrial consultancy plan (if applicable), details of prior research output, awards & other recognitions.
Program Objectives
- To recruit full-time foreign faculty (non-Indian citizens/ non-OCIs) at the equivalent level of Assistant Professor.
- Targeting recent doctoral graduates who would like to primarily focus on academic research with a host research group at IITM. As a faculty member within the research group, the YIF will also jointly supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students. The faculty member may also assist in teaching.
- Ratio of time allocated for research : teaching is 90% : 10% (approximately).
Expectations of the YIF:
- The establishment of an independent, high-impact research program within the larger framework of the affiliated research group by the end of the 1st year
- Significant and measurable research output (such as papers in top journals in the related field, patent filing, industry / socially-relevant solutions, etc.) by the end of the 2nd & 3rd years
Other Benefits
- Accelerated recruitment process
- 60 days of paid vacation per year (or work during the 60 days with an additional 30 days of salary)
- Relocation allowance
- Professional Development Allowance (up to 3,000 Euros per year) to attend and present papers at national & international conferences
- Leave benefits on par with regular IITM faculty
- Liberal consultancy policy, including projects from foreign companies
- Institute assistance in identifying suitable housing and shared transport
- Home Travel Allowance, up to 650 Euros per year (included in the total compensation above)
- Opportunity to benefit from IIT Madras’ robust start-up ecosystem (http://www.incubation.iitm.ac.in/) and Research Park (http://respark.iitm.ac.in/)
- Opportunities to be involved in socially relevant projects through CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programs and other initiatives
- Policy & provisions that enable collaborations with international research Groups (http://www.oir.iitm.ac.in)
Period of Contract
Candidates will be offered the position of Visiting Assistant Professor for an initial period of 2 years, with an evaluation at the end of the 1st year. Exceptional performance will merit the option of an extension for the 3rd year. Consistent excellence in performance over the 3 years, will qualify the YIF for a tenure-track faculty position at IIT Madras.
Program Outline
- The total compensation IIT Madras will offer (including benefits) is INR 1,80,000/ month (subject to relevant experience) and is based on the equivalent IITM faculty compensation components of Base Salary and Allowances.
- The YIF will also be able work on consulting projects along with their IITM research group to earn additional income.
CONTACT PERSON
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Ms. Rupa S. Pandit
Designation: Associate program administrator
IOE Initiatives
Email: projects@ge.iitm.ac.in
Telephone: 044-2257 8869
