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IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi

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IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi invites outstanding academics to join its pioneering international campus in the UAE, where global ambition meets academic excellence. As the flagship overseas extension of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), which is ranked among the world’s top 30 in Engineering & Technology, IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi is building a vibrant, STEM-focused university dedicated to research, teaching, and positive societal impact.

Our rapidly expanding campus offers unique opportunities to mentor exceptional students selected through world-class entrance exams, collaborate in a multicultural, inclusive environment, and foster innovation at the nexus of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. If you are passionate about building a world-class academic institution from the ground up and making a transformative impact, join us at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi and help shape the future of international higher education. Successful candidates will deliver high-quality teaching, mentor outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, pursue impactful, interdisciplinary research, and contribute to institution-building.

The research focus of IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi is currently centred around the following themes:
(i) Energy, Sustainability and Climate;
(ii) Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing; and
(iii) Chemical, Materials and Process Engineering

Degree programs currently being offered by IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi include Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Energy Transition and Sustainability, and a PhD program in Energy and Sustainability. It is planned to launch shortly a B. Tech. program in Electrical Engineering, a M. Tech. program in Machine Intelligence and Data Science, and PhD programs in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, and in the Natural Sciences.

Faculty recruited for IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi will be based in the UAE and will be engaged as faculty in the Abu Dhabi campus of IIT Delhi. This advertisement is not for consideration of a faculty position in the Delhi campus, and the recruits will not have any right to seek employment or any other benefit from the IIT Delhi, Delhi Campus.

IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi offers unmatched professional growth, career mobility, and access to global industry and research networks. Faculty can expect small class sizes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong governmental commitment to growth and innovation. Faculty hired in the Abu Dhabi campus will enjoy a very natural and strong connection with the Delhi campus, and cross-fertilization of ideas and initiatives between the two campuses is expected to take academics, research and innovation to a new level soon.

Benefits

• Be part of a prestigious and rapidly growing institution with a strong commitment to research and academic excellence
• Enjoy attractive, tax-free compensation and benefits package
• Access to internal seed funding and institutional support for conducting world-class research
• Opportunity to design and work in state-of-the-art research laboratories
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Relocation and onboarding assistance, including travel assistance, visa facilitation and temporary accommodation to ensure a smooth transition

Positions Available
  • < a day ago

    Chemical and Process Engineering - Assistant Professor

    IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi invites applications for Assistant Professors in Chemical and Process Engineering. The successful candidates will deliver high-quality teaching, mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, actively engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute to institution-building. The institute offers a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and undertakes rigorous and impactful research across a broad spectrum of areas. We invite candidates to apply in areas including, ...

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  • 4 days ago

    Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence - Assistant Professor

    IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi invites applications for Assistant Professors in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidates will deliver high-quality teaching, mentor outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, pursue impactful, interdisciplinary research, and contribute to institution-building. The institute currently offers a B.Tech. in Computer Science and is set to expand its program and research shaped by faculty expertise and the institute s strategic vision. ...

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