Recruitment of Faculty : Assistant Professors,INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (IIST)

Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956

Thiruvananthapuram

Recruitment of Faculty : Assistant Professors 
Advertisement No. IIST/38/12 dated 16-April-2012

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Last Date for Receipt of Applications : 21 May 2012

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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Asia’s 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 state-of-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 areas,

Post No	Educational Qualifications	Area of Specialisation
Department of Aerospace Engineering (Sub areas are indicative, not exhaustive)
APAE-01	B.Tech /M Tech in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with PhD in relevant area.	Atmospheric and Space Flight Mechanics /Aerospace Vehicle Design (stability and control, system identification, flight testing, space mission design, orbit prediction, orbit determination, guidance, maneuvers and control, rendezvous and docking, design of aircrafts, launch vehicles, spacecrafts, reusable launch vehicles, atmospheric entry vehicles, LTA, deccelerator systems, and multidisciplinary design optimization)
APAE-02	B.Tech /M Tech in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with PhD in relevant area.	Aerodynamics- theoretical /computational/experimental (hypersonic aerothermodynamics, rarefied gas dynamics, computational aerodynamics, low speed, high speed, and high enthalpy aerodynamics, flow diagnostics, aeroacoustics
APAE-03	B.Tech /M Tech in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with PhD in relevant area.	Combustion and Propulsion (liquid propuslion, solid propulsion, air breathing propulsion, low thrust propulsion, turbomachines, acoustics)
APAE-04	B.Tech /M Tech in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.PhD in relevant Area	Fluid Mechanics / Heat Transfer (compressible and incompressible flows, turbulence and transition, multi phase flows, gas dynamics, flow instabilities, boundary layer flow, flow diagnostics, radiation, convection, boiling and condensation, heat transfer equipments, micro channel flow and heat transfer)
APAE-05	B.Tech /M Tech in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with PhD in relevant area.	Cryogenic Engineering (liquifaction, storage and transportation, cryocoolers, liquid hydrogen and hydrogen technologies, thermal insulation systems, cryo-thermo-vacuum equipments)
APAE-06	B.Tech /M Tech in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with PhD in relevant area.	Structural Mechanics / Dynamics / ExperimentalSolid Mechanics and Testing (computational methods for structural analysis, impact mechanics, stochastic mechanics, functionally graded materials, smart materials, fatigue, life estimation, aeroelasticity, fluid structure interaction, optical experimental methods, experiments at micro and nano scales)
APAE-07	B.Tech /M Tech in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with PhD in relevant area.	Manufacturing Processes - Precision Engineering /CAD-CAM / Mechatronics (precision measurements, precision manufacturing, precision control, product design, life cycle management, adaptive manufacturing systems, product reliability, modelling and simulation, process optimization, micro-manufacturing, surface engineering, advanced joining techniques, control of aerospace and mechanical systems, space robotics, MEMS)
Department of Avionics
APAV-01	B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engg./Electronics& Instrumentation/M.Tech in Power Electronics with PhD in relevant area	Power Electronics
APAV-02	B.Tech in Electronics/Communication Engineering /M Tech in VLSI Design with PhD in relevant area.	VLSI Design / Micro Electronics
Department of Physics
APPH-01	Bachelors and Masters degree in Physics with PhD in relevant area.	Experimental Solid State Physics/Condensed Matter Physics
APPH-02	Bachelors and Masters degree in Physics with PhD in relevant area.	Optics and Quantum information processing/Fiber Optics communication/Optical Design/Testing, Interferometry

Note:

•Candidates with first class in Bachelors and Masters degree and Ph.D in relevant area of specialization with significant research contribution will be considered. Only Indian Citizens (including those staying abroad) are eligible to apply.

•Separate Application may be sent for different posts along with attested copies of all the certificates and testimonials.Emoluments as on date:  Assistant Professor – `15,600 -39,100/- (PB 3) with Grade Pay of `7,600/-+ HRA & DA at applicable rates.Total Emoluments- `54,575/- ( Approximately)

Age Limit as on 21.05.2012: 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: Administrative Officer, IIST, 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: May 21, 2012

General Conditions: •The qualification and experience prescribed are minimum requirements and do not automatically make candidates eligible to be called for 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.


For more details visit : http://www.iist.ac.in/rt-ap-aero-avi-phy