Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
[A deemed to be University under Sec.3 of the UGC Act 1956]
Government of India, Department of Space
Thiruvananthapuram -695022
Requirement of Faculty – Professors, Associate Professors & Assistant Professors
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”. Ph. D programmes have already been initiated, while the M. Tech programmes and Post-Doctoral Fellowship in specific areas of Space Science and Technology will be offered soon.
IIST provides a vibrant and stimulating environment for research works and 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 and research organisations.
The first phase of construction of IIST’s permanent campus, spread over an area of 90 acres at Valiamala near Thiruvananthapuram, is nearing completion.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications : 25.11.2009
Should possess Ph.D degree in relevant area of specialization.
Should possess first class in B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./B.A and M.Sc. /M.E. /M. Tech/ M.A.
Experience for Professor : Five years at Associate Professor Level
Experience for Associate Professor : Four years Teaching/Research Experience of which at least 2 years should be at Assistant Professor level
Assistant professor : Significant research contribution.
Only Indian Nationals need apply. Indian Nationals staying abroad can also apply.
The Institute now offers the following faculty positions:
Age Limit: 45 years for Professors and Associate Professors; 40 years for Assistant Professor.
For More Details and Application form can be downloaded from IIST website: www.iist.ac.in and submitted electronically to ao@iist.ac.in or by post to:
Administrative Officer,
IIST, ATF Area,
VSSC Campus,
ISRO P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram-695022.
Applications should be superscripted as “Application for the post of __________, code -___________”. The code should be prominently filled in the space provided in the Application form also.