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Prospective Faculty
We invite all eligible candidates to apply to join the Department of Artificial Intelligence as faculty members. Applications for faculty positions are typically open year-round with specific review cycles. Joining members will receive a seed grant to support their research. Faculty members may also obtain an affiliation with another department at IITH, aligned with their UG background.
Qualifications and Requirements
The Department of Artificial Intelligence at IIT Hyderabad invites applications from exceptional individuals with outstanding academic credentials and research expertise in any field of AI, including the intersection of AI with other disciplines, to join our faculty team. We seek candidates with a PhD in the area of AI and its applications to various fields. They should have a strong academic background in any area of science and engineering, but require an outstanding publication record in any area of AI and its applications.
IIT Hyderabad invites applications from Indian nationals including Persons of Indian Origins (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Foreign Nationals to the posts of Assistant Professor (Grade-II), Assistant Professor (Grade-I), Associate Professor and Professor from exceptionally bright and highly motivated candidates with an established record of independent, high quality research and commitment to teaching in areas related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Your latest CV which includes contact details of at least 3 referees.
- List of publications along with DOI links to each publication (and Google Scholar links).
- Teaching statement highlighting new courses that you wish to propose as well as which existing courses at UG and PG level you will be willing to teach.
- Research statement which should contain your immediate and long term research goals.
- Copies of 3 of your recent publications with yourself as a key contributor.
Application and Selection Process
Application package has to be submitted online on the Application Portal at faculty.recruitment.iith.ac.in.
Round 1
Following the initial screening of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a department-level research presentation, typically lasting between 45 to 60 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. This presentation will typically be attended by faculty members and students of the department.
Round 2
Following a careful evaluation in Round 1, select candidates will be invited to participate in Round 2. This round consists of a teaching demonstration, a research presentation, and an in-person interview with the Director.
Why Join AI@IITH
As a faculty member, you will join a dynamic community of scholars dedicated to shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Our department’s pioneering status as India’s first dedicated AI department provides unique opportunities to influence the development of AI education and research in the country.
We provide an exceptional research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure supporting advanced AI research across diverse domains. Our faculty benefit from strong industry partnerships, government funding opportunities, and international collaboration programs that enhance research impact and provide diverse funding sources for ambitious research projects.