Program Overview

Introduction to the Young International Faculty Program

The Young International Faculty (YIF) program is designed to recruit recent doctorates and post-doctoral fellows from renowned universities worldwide as full-time foreign faculty at the equivalent level of Assistant Professor.

About the Program

The YIF program offers an initial two-year position, which may be extended up to five years. This is a tenure-track position aimed at individuals who wish to focus primarily on academic research with a host research group at IIT Madras. As a faculty member, the YIF will also jointly supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students.

Application Process

Applications should be made through a host faculty member at IIT Madras, including a detailed academic CV, stating the educational background of the applicant, research plan, and industrial consultancy plan (if applicable), as well as details of prior research output, awards, and other recognitions.

Compensation and Benefits

The total compensation offered by IIT Madras, including benefits, is INR 1,80,000 per month (subject to relevant experience), based on the equivalent IITM faculty compensation components of Base Salary and Allowances. The YIF will also have the opportunity to work on consulting projects with their IITM research group to earn additional income.

Program Objectives

• To recruit full-time foreign faculty (non-Indian citizens
  on-OCIs) at the equivalent level of Assistant Professor.
• To target recent doctoral graduates who would like to primarily focus on academic research with a host research group at IITM, jointly supervising M.S. and Ph.D. students.
• The ratio of time allocated for research to teaching is approximately 90%:10%.

Expectations of the YIF

• Establishment of an independent, high-impact research program within the larger framework of the affiliated research group by the end of the first year.
• Significant and measurable research output by the end of the second and third years.

Program Benefits

• Accelerated recruitment process
• 60 days of paid vacation per year (or the option to work during this period with an additional 30 days of salary)
• Relocation allowance
• Professional Development Allowance (up to 3,000 Euros per year) to attend and present papers at national and international conferences
• Leave benefits on par with regular IITM faculty
• Liberal consultancy policy, including projects from foreign companies
• Institute assistance in identifying suitable housing and shared transport
• Home Travel Allowance, up to 650 Euros per year
• Opportunity to benefit from IIT Madras' robust start-up ecosystem and Research Park
• Opportunities to be involved in socially relevant projects through CSR programs and other initiatives
• Policy and provisions that enable collaborations with international research groups"

Period of Contract"

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