Job Description

Applications are invited for Assistant Professor positions across multiple schools. The portal is open now. This is a rolling advertisement with no fixed deadline, but it’s advisable to apply early (within one month), as areas may close once suitable candidates are identified.

**Why consider IISER TVM?
IISER TVM offers a generous start-up grant (what you need to start a lab/group), institute-funded PhD students, and a well-balanced teaching–research load with strong emphasis on high-quality research. The campus has a vibrant student community, an excellent work culture with no hierarchy or unnecessary bureaucracy, and beautiful weather year-round.

**Possible drawbacks?
The campus is about an hour from the city, but many appreciate the peaceful, clean, and green environment. Positions are tenure-track, similar to IISc, TIFR, and several IISERs (unlike IITs). This should not be a concern; if anything, it encourages building a strong research programme.

ROLLING ADVERTISEMENT FOR FACULTY POSITIONS

(ADVERTISEMENT NO. IISERTVM/DoFA/REC/02/2025)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM) invites applications for selection at the Assistant Professor level on ‘tenure-track’ in the areas mentioned below from Indian nationals with outstanding academic credentials, proven research capabilities as reflected by publications in journals of international repute, strong competence in developing and teaching courses in the following areas, ability to establish a vibrant research programme and passion for teaching.

Applications should be submitted online, duly following the instructions given on the website. Incomplete applications not supported by relevant documents will not be considered.The portal will start accepting online applications for the Second Phase from November 28, 2025. The processing of applications will be carried out on a regular basis. Please note that the portal will be temporarily closed for a fixed period during the processing of each phase.

Candidates with exceptional track records are encouraged to apply under “Others” category. However, IISER TVM reserves the right to not consider the applications under the “Others” category unless it is felt that there are one or more exceptional applications to consider. In case applications received under this category in a round are not considered, they will not be automatically considered for the next round.

Interviews under the rolling advertisement will be conducted in a phased but continuous manner. The sub-areas that get filled with suitable candidates may be deactivated.