IISc CDS Faculty Recruitment 2026: Assistant Professor (Rolling)

IISc CDS Assistant Professor Recruitment at a Glance

CDS is an interdisciplinary engineering department at IISc. Its faculty call spans computational science and engineering, data science, and the computing systems that support scientific and data-intensive work.

The department seeks applicants with an established record of independent, high-quality research, publications in leading venues relevant to their field, and a commitment to teaching.

Research Areas

CDS invites applications in computational and data sciences at the intersection of methods, systems and applications. The department identifies the following broad areas.

Assistant Professor Eligibility

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.
• First Class or equivalent in the degree preceding the PhD, together with a good academic record.
• Normally at least three years of postdoctoral research experience. The department states that this condition may be relaxed in exceptional cases.
• Applicants should preferably be below 35 years of age.
• An established record of independent, high-quality research.
• Publications in leading journals or conferences appropriate to the applicant’s research area.
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and research supervision.

Nationality and Appointment Provisions

Women candidates and applicants belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are specifically encouraged to apply on the CDS page. IISc applies reservation provisions in accordance with Government of India rules.

Pay, Research Support and Faculty Benefits

Basic pay

Allowances and total monthly remuneration depend on the pay regulations and eligibility conditions in force at the time of appointment.

Research and professional support described by IISc and CDS

• Start-up research support based on the approved proposal, equipment needs and laboratory requirements.
• The institute-level guidance permits a request for up to ₹2 lakh for national or international conference travel during the first year as part of the start-up proposal.
• The CDS page describes a start-up grant usually around ₹45–50 lakh, subject to requirements and approval.
• Access to funded master’s and PhD students.
• A typical teaching load described by CDS as approximately 1.5 courses per year.
• Laboratory space according to approved needs and access to IISc supercomputing facilities.
• Health services, professional-development support and campus accommodation under applicable institute provisions.

Relocation support

IISc’s faculty guidance lists reimbursement of relocation expenses up to ₹2,50,000 for relocation from abroad or ₹1,25,000 for relocation within India. Reimbursement is subject to institute conditions, including the stated service requirement.

Application Process and Required Documents

The complete application must be submitted through the IISc Faculty Recruitment Portal. The portal provides separate registration access for new applicants.

Documents specified by CDS

1. Complete CV with the names and contact details of at least three referees who are familiar with the applicant’s technical contributions.
2. Two-page summary of prior or significant research contributions.
3. Two-page future research plan, including laboratory-space requirements, equipment, estimated cost and any laboratory-preparation cost.
4. One-page teaching plan explaining the proposed contribution to the CDS M.Tech. programme.
5. Up to five important publications.
6. Caste and/or disability certificate from the competent authority, where applicable.
7. Any other information the applicant considers relevant.

CV publication-list format

CDS asks applicants to separate refereed journal papers, refereed conference papers, book chapters and invited articles. For conference papers, the number of submissions and acceptances should be included where available.

Selection Process

The CDS page describes assessment at department and institute levels. It states that each level typically requires about two months, although the actual duration may vary.

Department level

• The faculty recruitment committee and department chair review the application.
• Suitable applicants may be invited to visit the department.
• The visit normally lasts at least one full day and includes a prospective-faculty seminar and meetings with faculty members.
• Successful cases proceed through the relevant divisional channel to the IISc Director.

Institute level

• The Director constitutes a selection committee that includes institutional representatives and external subject experts.
• Applicants residing in India are normally expected to attend the institute interview in person.
• Applicants residing abroad may attend through video conference.
• An appointment offer follows the required institutional recommendations and approvals.

Information for Applicants Based Abroad

CDS advises candidates based outside India to submit their application at least 15 days before their next visit to India. This allows the department to consider whether an interaction or departmental visit can be arranged if the application is shortlisted.

Foreign-national appointments remain subject to the applicable appointment route and Government of India permissions described above.

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