Post Doctoral Fellow

Job Description

Responsibilities

To perform scholastic research in cutting-edge areas of academic units and support teaching activities by assisting in practical’s and tutorials. PDF should be attached to a research group, not to an individual faculty. PDFs are expected to publish research articles with IIT Delhi affiliation in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present research work at reputed conferences. They are also expected to supervise PhD and Post-graduates in their project work and assist the mentor in writing project proposals. 

Tenure of Appointment

Initially for one year (on contract), which can be extended for another one year on same T&C based on assessment of performance. There can be extension of contract after completion of 2 years for outstanding candidates. The extension after 2 years and its duration will be decided by the evaluation committee on the basis of the performance of the PDF.

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. with First class or equivalent grade in preceding degree with consistently good academic record. 
• Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis and have not yet defended it can be considered subject to the submission of a certificate from the guide duly forwarded by the Head of the Department of their Institute. This certificate must be provided at the time of the interview. 
• In case of above, before the first assessment of the PDF at the end of first year tenure, he/she should have completed the PhD defense which is mandatory for the candidate to continue for the second year, else the contract gets terminated and no representation will be entertained. 
• PDF posts are primarily for external candidates only and incase IIT Delhi PhD degree holders have to be considered, it may be done, only 3 years after obtaining their PhD degree from IIT Delhi. 

Publications

Candidates should have demonstrated research capabilities in terms of publication in reputed journals and conferences.

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