IIT Mandi | Applications for Faculty Fellowship, Apply ASAP!
Overview:
IIT Mandi is inviting applications for the Faculty Fellowship. Interested ones can apply.
Job Profile:
The Fellow would pursue research at the iHub. Potential activities that the faculty Fellow may engage in at the iHub may include:
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The iHub Faculty Fellow is expected to do research and technology development at the iHub in areas related to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Industrial Design, Cognitive Science, and Multisensory Applications”.
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Human-Computer Interaction addresses the sub-areas of Assistive Technologies, Experience Technologies, and Device-led Technologies.
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The research should have relevance to address to needs of the specific industries.
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To develop technology for industrial adoption covering industries namely Healthcare, Automobile Manufacturing, Defence and security, Environment and agriculture, and Information Technology.
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Designing and prototyping interactive systems, products, or services.
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Evaluating the usability and effectiveness of interactive systems, products, or services.
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Mentoring junior researchers or interns.
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Participating in grant writing and proposal development for internal and external funding opportunities.
Joining Date:
As soon as possible.
Number of Fellowship:
Three
Essential Qualifications:
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The candidate should have two years of experience post-completion of the Ph.D. This experience is expected to be in industry or academia in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Industrial Design, Cognitive Science, and Multisensory Applications.
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Age limit: Preferably less than 35 years. Age will not be a bar for exceptionally qualified candidates.
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The nationality of the candidate is not a constraint.
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Demonstrate excellence in research through technology development, patents, and publications in top-tier journals/conferences.
Financial support:
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An attractive monthly Fellowship (INR 1,00,000 - INR 1,50,000).
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A one-time (annually) contingency/research grant of up to INR 2,00,000.
Duration and continuation:
The Fellowship may last one year to 1.5 years and extend beyond this period for another period based on performance. The Fellow will be evaluated at regular intervals by an internal review committee.
Guidelines:
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Candidates meeting the qualifications and experience may submit their details, CV, and proposal online via the following link: https://forms.gle/CbiE1tCASYKaC9A5A
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Interviews will be conducted online mode, where there may be multiple rounds of interviews.
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The date and time of the interview and the online link will be shared by email with candidates before the interviews.
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The selection committee's decision regarding the interview logistics and selection process for the post will be final. The selection committee reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised post.