Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Professor & Associate Professor Positions

About the role

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi invites applications for Professor and Associate Professor positions across its Schools of Engineering, Sciences, and Technology for the 2026 recruitment cycle. Candidates with strong teaching records, research excellence, and the ability to contribute to cutting‑edge projects are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the assigned discipline.
• Lead and participate in research programs, securing funding and publishing in reputable journals.
• Supervise PhD and MTech students, guiding thesis work and project development.
• Contribute to curriculum design, departmental administration, and community outreach.

Required profile

• PhD with a first‑class degree in the relevant field.
• For Professor: minimum 10 years of post‑PhD experience and at least 4 years as an Associate Professor in premier Indian institutes.
• For Associate Professor: minimum 6 years of post‑PhD experience and at least 3 years as an Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Demonstrated research impact through publications, patents, funded projects, and successful student supervision.

Required skills

• Computer Vision
• Epigenetics
• Durability of Concrete
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Functional Nanomaterials
• Solar Photovoltaic Circular Economy
• Mechanics of Composite Materials
• 5G/6G Wireless Communications
• Atomistic Device Modelling
• Advanced Photovoltaic Materials
• Theoretical Soft Matter Physics
• Classical K‑Theory
• Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
• Theory and Computation of Stochastic Processes

What we offer

• Salary based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (Professor: ₹1,59,100/month; Associate Professor: ₹1,39,600/month).
• Access to world‑class research facilities and collaborative projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a premier IIT environment.