Government of India

Department of Space
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

[Declared as deemed to be University under Sec.3 of the UGC Act 1956]

Valiamala PO, Thiruvananthapuram -695 547
Requirement of Faculty- Assistant Professor
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Asias first Space University was established under the Department of Space in September
2007. IIST is presently offering 4-year B.Tech programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics and Physical Sciences. M Tech, PhD and Post
Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) programme have already commenced in specific areas of Space Science and Technology. IIST provides a vibrant and
stimulating environment for research in almost all areas of Aerospace, Avionics, Physical Sciences and Basic Sciences. The Institute is setting up stateof-the-art facilities including high performance computing facilities to create the right research ambience. IIST will also have research collaborations and
scientific exchanges with reputed national and international academic research organizations. The Institute invites application for the post of
Assistant Professor in following area of specialisation:
Post No
Area of Specialization
Educational Qualification
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Atmospheric Flight Mechanics/ Flight Dynamics and
APAE- 01
Control/Spaceflight Mechanics/Aerospace Vehicle First class B.Tech and M.Tech in relevant area with
Design/Aerodynamics
PhD in relevant area of specialisation with visible
APAE- 02
Manufacturing Processes/ Manufacturing Process research output.
Modeling/ Precision Engineering
Department of Avionics
APAV-01
Instrumentation
APAV-02
Opto Electronics
First class B.Tech and M.Tech in relevant area with
APAV-03
Digital Signal Processing
PhD in relevant area of specialisation with visible
APAV-04
Digital Communication Systems
research output.
APAV-05
Computer Engineering/Information Technology
APAV-06
VLSI Design/ Microelectronics/MEMS
First class B.Tech and M.Tech in relevant area with
PhD in relevant area of specialisation with visible
research output.
OR
APAV-07
Semi Conductor Device
First class MSc (Physics) and M.Tech in relevant
area with PhD in relevant area of specialisation with
visible research output.
Department of Chemistry
APCH-01
Department of Mathematics
APMA-01
APMA-02

Supramolecular Chemistry

First class MSc (Chemistry) with PhD in relevant

area of specialisation with visible research output.

Mathematical Theory of Control/Differential

Equations
with
Applications
to
Control
Theory/Simulation and Modelling
Machine Learning/ Computer Vision/Image and
Video Processing/Computing/Cryptography

First class M.Sc in Mathematics/Applied

Mathematics with PhD in relevant area of
specialisation with visible research output.
First class B.Tech in Computer Science/MCA/ M.Sc
in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics with PhD in
relevant area of specialisation with visible research
output.

Candidates should possess the required qualification as on the last date for receipt of application. Only Indian Citizens (including those staying
abroad) are eligible to apply.
Emoluments as on date: Assistant Professor Rs.15,600 -39,100/- (PB 3) with Grade Pay of Rs.7,600/-+ HRA & DA at applicable rates. Total
Emoluments- Rs.64,000/- (Approximately).
Age Limit as on 17.10.2014: 40 years (Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India orders)
Career Growth: Merit Promotion Scheme after pre-defined residency period by virtue of individual excellence, without any reference to vacancies.
Other facilities: Comprehensive medical coverage, canteen facility, support for research etc.
The application can be submitted electronically to recruitment@iist.ac.in or by post to: Sr. Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of
Space Science and Technology, Valiamala P.O, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 547, Kerala. Applications sent by post should be
superscribed as Application for the post of __________, Post No.___________. Last date for receipt of application: 17.10.2014
General Conditions: The qualification and experience prescribed are minimum requirements and do not automatically make candidates eligible to
be called for seminar/interview. Institute reserves the right not to fill-up all or any of the posts. Age relaxation up to maximum of five years will be
awarded for serving academicians in Government Institutions. Applications from candidates working in Government Departments and Public sector
undertakings should be forwarded through proper channel. However an advance copy may be submitted. Government strives to have a workforce
which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
Advt . No: IIST/09/14 dated:24.09.2014