INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE
203 B.T. Road,
Kolkata – 700108
No. PU/507/ADV/868 30 December 2022
ADVERTISEMENT FOR FACULTY RECRUITMENT
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) invites applications from exceptionally bright and motivated Indian
national with an established record of high-quality research and development, and a strong commitment to
teaching for positions of Assistant Professor in its various scientific divisions. Recruitments in higher
positions (Associate Professor and above) may also be made depending on the experience and suitability
of the candidate, and the requirements of the division.
Duties include undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, independent research, consultancy/ sponsored
research, research supervision, and participation in institutional activities.
This is a rolling advertisement and is valid from the date of announcement of this notification till December
31, 2023.
Application Process: Interested individuals having requisite qualification and relevant experience are
encouraged to apply for the positions throughout the year in the format given below.
Selection Process: Faculty at different levels will be recruited in various scientific divisions, depending on
their requirements, through this rolling advertisement. The applications received in each division will be
screened by the concerned division. The Divisional Screening Committee will meet regularly to shortlist
the candidates based on different criteria including divisional requirements, candidate’s research, teaching
and/or industry experience, research publications, future research and teaching plans. The shortlisted
candidates will be called for presentation and interaction with the faculty of concerned division(s) for
further screening. Then applications of a few of the shortlisted candidates may be recommended for
external review. On completion of the review process, candidates may be asked to appear before the
concerned Selection Committee for interaction for final selection. Only candidates recommended for
appearing before the Selection Committee will be informed by the Institute (by email).
Vacancies: For 2023, a minimum of 35 vacancies is available. Reservations as per Government of India
Rules, as applicable to ISI, will be followed. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. The Institute
reserves the right not to fill all the vacancies.
Reservation: Suitable relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per Government of India
rules.
Further details about the scientific divisions, faculty profiles, academic programs, and areas of research as
well as the desired areas of expertise being sought are available at the divisional websites.
Scientific Divisions:
• Applied Statistics Division (ASD) (https://asd.isical.ac.in/)
• Biological Science Division (BSD) (https://bsd.isical.ac.in/)
• Computer and Communication Sciences Division (CCSD) (https://ccsd.isical.ac.in/)
• Physics and Earth Sciences Division (PESD) (https://pesd.isical.ac.in/)
• Social Sciences Division (SSD) (https://ssd.isical.ac.in/)
• Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research Division (SQC & OR)
(https://sqc.isical.ac.in/)
• Theoretical Statistics and Mathematics Division (TSMD) (https://smd.isical.ac.in/)
Interested candidates should apply to one or more academic divisions of their choice.
ISI is a multi-locational institute. Candidates can also list their preferences for locations in the applications.
Institute reserves the right to offer appointments to the selected candidates at locations and units as per the
requirement of the institute, not restricted to the preferences mentioned by the candidates.
Eligibility criteria
POSITION Minimum Qualifications & Experience* Age limit Pay level
Assistant Professor
• Ph.D. in the appropriate branch;
• a first class or equivalent at the preceding
degree
• Should have at least 3 years of post-Ph.D.
research/teaching/industrial experience as of
31 Dec 2023
Preferably
below 35
years
Level 12
(After completion of three
years in service in Level
12, the pay will be fixed at
Level 13A1)
* Exceptional candidates with less than the requisite post-PhD experience may also be considered for
suitable faculty positions at an appropriate pay level. The eligibility criteria shall be as on 31 Dec 2023.
More Info:
0 Comments