NIT Calicut

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CALICUT

NIT CAMPUS P.O.
CALICUT (KOZHIKODE)– 673 601 (KERALA)
URL: www.nitc.ac.in

(Advt. No. F.01/2010)

STANDING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
FACULTY OPENINGS (EXISTING & ANTICIPATED)
IN THE DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS OF ENGINEERING/ ARCHITECTURE/
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE/ MANAGEMENT/ HUMANITIES

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals, possessing excellent academic

background for selection to the faculty positions at the level of Professor, Associate
Professor, and Assistant Professor (under 6th CPC) in various departments and schools of
the Institute. Institute is in the look out for persons with a flare of teaching and strong
commitment for research. Vacancies have not been clearly demarcated and more vacancies
are likely to arise in the near future. Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all
posts without assigning any reason there of. This advertisement shall remain open till the
vacancies are filled or till such time Institute wish so.

All applicants will have to apply through the on-line portal only (see the URL
www.nitc.ac.in). All applications shall be screened and the suitable candidates shall be
called for interview. Periodical interviews will be conducted based on institute’s requirements
and the administrative convenience. No interim communication in this regard will be
admissible. The qualifications, number of vacancies, and the selection criteria may vary in
the case of the different departments and schools and shall be based on the requirement of
the Institute from time to time. For details and the on-line application form, applicants may
follow the links.

Those who have appeared for the interview within the last 1 Year need not apply again
unless their CV is updated.

Address for all Communications

The Registrar
National Institute of Technology Calicut
NIT Campus P.O., Kozhikode-673 601
Kerala INDIA
Email: postmaster_nitc@nitc.ac.in / registrar@nitc.ac.in

Fax: +91-(0)495-2287250

Released internationally and also on Internet for wide publicity.

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Qualification, Experience, Age and Pay Scales

POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE MAXIMUM PAY

AGE SCALE
Assistant Ph. D Degree from a Nil 35 PB-3 AGP-
Professor duly recognized 6000
University or
Institute of high
academic standing.
A First Class or
equivalent at the
Graduate and/or
Masters level in
appropriate branch
is preferable.
Associate Ph. D Degree from a At least 6 years of 45 PB-4 AGP-
Professor duly recognized teaching/research/industrial 9000
University or experience out of which at
Institute of high least 3 years should be at
academic standing. the level of Assistant
A First Class or Professor (AGP 8000) or
equivalent at the equivalent.
Graduate and/or
Masters level in
appropriate branch
is preferable.
Professor Ph. D Degree from a At least 10 years of 50 PB-4 AGP-
duly recognized teaching/research/industrial 10000
University or experience, out of which at
Institute of high least 4 years should be at
academic standing. the level of Associate
A First Class or Professor (AGP 9000) or
equivalent at the equivalent.
Graduate and/or
Masters level in
appropriate branch
is preferable.

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Disciplines and Specializations

Institute has 15 major disciplines. Candidates with specialization in any related areas
under these disciplines can apply, because the Institute’s preference is to recruit
truly exceptional faculty for carrying out teaching and research. All indicative list of
specializations are shown below.

Discipline Broad areas of Specialization (indicative)

Architecture Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning, Interior

Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural
Conservation, Housing, Transportation Planning and Design,
Sustainable Humane Habitat, Environmental Architecture, Rural
Architecture, Architecture and Construction Project
Management, Digital Architecture, Computer Aided Architectural
Design, City Planning
BioTechnology Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Bio-
Stastics, Plant Bio-Technology, Bio-Informatics, Enzyme
Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Bio-Process Plant
Design, Immunology, Molecular Bio-Physics, Cell & Tissue
Engineering, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics,
Chemical Biochemical Engineering, Process Plant Design, Heat Transfer
Engineering & Transport Processes, Reaction Engineering & Kinetics,
Process Control, Simulation and Modeling, Energy Engineering,
Environmental Engineering, Computer Aided Process and
Equipment Design, Particle Technology, Multiphase flow,
Polymer Science and Technology, Separation Technology.
Civil Engineering Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering,
Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Hydraulics, Water Resources Engineering, Construction
Management, Offshore Structures, Infrastructure Development
and Management, Environmental Geotechniques, Building
Technology, Applied Mechanics
Computer Science & Information Security, Computer Architecture, Computer
Engineering Networks, Operating Systems, Database Systems,
Programming Languages & Compilers, Software Engineering,
Computer Graphics and Multimedia, High Performance
Computing, Distributed Computing, Image Processing and
Pattern Recognition, Theoretical Computer Science, Logic and
Verification, Algorithms and Complexity, VLSI Design, Data
Communication, Digital Signal Processing, Real Imaging.
Informatics
Electrical Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Energy Systems,
Engineering Energetics, Energy Studies, Power Electronics, Drives,
Industrial Electronics, Control Systems, High Voltage
Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Microprocessor and
Embedded systems, Electronics and Circuits and Systems,
Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Biomedical
Instrumentation, Systems and Control Engineering, Process
Automation & Control, Applied/ Electronics & Instrumentation,
Computer Controlled Industrial Power, Computer Applications in
Power Systems, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Electronics and Communication Systems, VLSI Design, Embedded Systems,

Communication Telecommunication & Networking, Digital Signal Processing,
Engineering Electronics Instrumentation, Computer Vision & Image
Processing, Microelectronics, Microwave Engineering,
Electronic Design & Technology. Electronics & Communications
Engineering
Nano Science & Nanostructures/Thin films, Nano-sensors, Nano-scale
Technology fabrication, Bio-nanotechnology/drug delivery systems, Nano-
scale thermal phenomena, Discrete/molecular computations,
Nanoelectronics/Nanophotonics, Nano Fluids, Nano-
materials/Nano- composites.
Mathematics Scientific Computing/ Numerical Methods, Computer
Applications, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research,
Applied Mathematics, Discrete/ Fuzzy Mathematics, Soft
Computing, Functional Analysis, Wavelet Theory, Neural
Network
Mechanical Mechanics of Machinery, Machine Design, Vibration, Tribology,
Engineering CAD/CAM, Mechatronics, Robotics, Thermodynamics, Thermal
Engineering, Fuels and Combustion, Refrigeration & Air-
conditioning, Cryogenics Engineering, Heat Transfer, Fluid
Mechanics, Production Engineering, Flexible Manufacturing,
Metal Foaming, Surface Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
Industrial Management, Operations Research, Quality
Engineering and Management, Lean Manufacturing, Advanced
Materials, Composite Materials and Technology, Physical
Metallurgy, Process Metallurgy, Mechanical Measurements &
Instrumentation, Safety Engineering, Engineering Design,
Renewable Energy, Solar Energy Systems, Alternative Fuels
Management Business management and organizational Process, Financial
Accounting, Financial Management, Organizational behavior
and Human Resource Management, Marketing Management,
Production and Operations Management, Quantitative Methods,
Business Statistics and Operations Research, Technology and
Innovations Management, Business Analytics, and Business
Intelligence, Business Disaster Recovery and Continuity
Management, Enterprise resource planning, Strategic
Management, Organizational Behavior, Project Management,
International Relations, Environmental Management and Natural
Resources
Physics: Micro and Nano Electronics, Solid Sate Electronics, Theoretical
Physics, Optical Engineering, Optical Communication,
Computational Physics, Applied Electronics, Biophysics
Chemistry Organic/Polymer/inorganic Chemistry
Physical/Materials/Theoretical Chemistry
Economics Econometrics, Industrial Economics, Applied Economics,
Development Economics, International Economics, Business
Economics, Managerial Economics, Micro Economics
English: Communication, Business English, Technical Writing, English
Language Teaching, Testing and Evaluation

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Note:
1. All qualifications, experience and preferred upper age limit will be considered as on
31/08/2010 for the round of screening expected to start with effect from 29.10.2010.
Upper limit on age shall be relaxed for internal candidates from NIT Calicut.
2. Minimum qualification for all regular post of faculty shall be Ph.D from a duly
recognized Institute or University. However, exceptionally talented candidates with M.
Tech degree may be considered for appointment as Assistant Professor in the
engineering disciplines on contract in the respective Departments/Schools for a
period of three years or till award of Ph. D degree in the relevant disciplines. Such
candidates without Ph.D. degree will be required to enroll in the Institute’s Ph.D.
programme, may be while taking a reduced teaching load. The performance and
progress of Asst. Professors on contract towards acquiring the Ph. D degree will be
monitored continuously and reviewed periodically. The appointment shall be
terminated without notice if progress is found not satisfactory by way of the tangible
research outputs at any stage. On acquiring Ph.D degree, the contract position will
be regularized subject to approval by the competent authority.
3. Higher starting pay and/or AGP may be offered to deserving candidates on
recommendation of the selection committee at the discretion of the Board of
Governors.
4. Candidates with a different background and with Ph.D in a particular discipline will be
considered for the discipline related to the Ph.D degree on the basis of subjects
studied, Ph.D topic and the post Ph.D experience and also based on the
recommendations of the Selection Committee, if their basic qualification and the
discipline to which they have to be considered are broadly related.
5. Minimum requirement of experience may be relaxed for outstanding candidates.
6. Mere fulfillment of minimum qualification and experience requirements do not entitle
any candidate for a call for interview. A short-listing criterion may be set higher than
the minimum. It may vary from discipline to discipline and hence depending on
perceived availability of qualified candidates, Institute may set different short-listing
criteria for different streams/disciplines/departments.
7. Apart from merit, the specialization of a candidate within a discipline/subject will play
a vital role in selection, candidate with specialization in greater need by the
department being given preference.
8. Candidates with Industrial experience and without teaching experience should
produce the proof for their active participation in concurrent research and
development activities by way of publications, patents, post Ph.D work etc when
called for interview.
9. Experienced and/or meritorious candidates may be granted higher starting pay
and/or AGP on recommendation of selection committees. For the same achievement
In terms of research record, younger candidates may be given preference. In
exceptional cases the recommendations of the Institute Search Committee shall be
taken into account.
10. The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the posts advertised.
11. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/ Physically Challenged persons will be as per
Government of India norms. There will not be any relaxation in the qualification
requirements.

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12. Additional information like the reprints/preprints of the Publication, copy of the
Research Plan etc supporting the claims made in the Application form should be
produced if asked for. Failure to produce them shall lead to forfeiture of the claims
made to that respect.
13. Names and Addresses (with e-mail addresses and fax numbers) of at least three
referees who may also be requested to send their reports directly in confidence to
Director, NIT Calicut. are to be provided. Institute shall have the right to contact the
referees directly if wanted. Candidates pursuing Ph.D. programme will have to arrange to
send a reference letter from the thesis supervisor indicating status of the Ph.D project.
14. Persons employed in Government and Semi-Government organizations must apply
through proper channel. They have to use the final print out of the online application after
completing the entry of data and saving it as per the online instructions. If selected,
transfer of service, pension etc shall be governed by the relevant rules applicable for the
Institute.
15. Candidates in an advanced stage of Ph.D. programme in any Institute are encouraged to
apply. If selected, the candidate may be given time up to one year to complete and join
NITC or to complete the programme after joining NIT Calicut, subject to approval by the
competent authority.
16. Candidates who are unable to attend the interview for being abroad on the date of
interview, on their giving specific request, will be allowed to attend interview through
video conferencing.
17. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates regarding postal
delays, conduct and result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview or
selection.
18. The Academic reimbursements and incentives like Professional Development
Allowance, Telephone charge reimbursements of Rs.750/- per month,
reimbursements of relocation charges from within and outside India as per Institute
norms on joining the institute etc shall be as per the Institute rules.
19. Accommodation: All faculty members are expected to stay on the campus. But due
to shortage of accommodation, residential accommodation subject to availability will
be provided in the Campus of the Institute. HRA may be paid in lieu of the residential
accommodation, as applicable to Central Government employees at Calicut
(Kozhikode).

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How to apply:
1. Interested candidates may apply online in the prescribed application format, which may
be accessed from the Institute web site http://www.nitc.ac.in. Institute shall accept the
application only through the online submissions.
2. Application forms with adequate information as required in the online format completed in
all respects received on or before 29th October 2010 shall be sent for consideration in
the forthcoming round of selection process. Application received after this date may be
considered in the forthcoming selection round or deferred to the next round depending on
administrative convenience. Incomplete application forms will not be entertained.
Applicants in service will have to send the hard copy though proper channel also.
3. If situation demands Institute would choose to inform the candidate through more than
one means like email, fax, phone etc. So, complete address for communication may be
furnished by the respective candidates.
4. Separate applications would be needed for different posts if one candidate is applying for
more than one post.
5. There is no application fee or registration fee. Candidates called for interview will be paid
TA/DA as per Institute rules.
6. Applications for faculty positions will be received any time during the year. Accumulated
applications will be considered in the selection committee when it meets, as mentioned
above.
7. Applicant shall have the freedom to fill up the online application stage by stage, but only if
it is found completed and saved according to the instructions, the applications shall be
sent for screening process.

DIRECTOR

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