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Faculty Positions in Electronics and VLSI Design

Electronics and VLSI Design

DAU invites applications from outstanding candidates for faculty positions in Electronics and VLSI Design at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels.

While applications from all areas of Electronics and VLSI Design are welcome, the Institute is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following domains:

  • Circuits/Electronics: Analog circuits, Mixed mode ICs, Computer Architecture and Organization
  • Embedded Systems: Edge Computing, Real Time Operating Systems, Side Channel Analysis and Hardware Security
  • Robotics: Autonomous Systems, Human-robot Interaction, Perception-based Controls and Robotics, Drones, Multi-agent Systems, Intelligent Control Systems

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

  1. A Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, with a First Class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree(s), and an excellent academic record throughout; and
  2. A strong and sustained research record, evidenced by publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals and leading international conferences.

Assistant Professor

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree, demonstrated research potential, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates with postdoctoral research experience, evidence of independent research capability, and a clear vision for establishing a research programme will be given preference.

Associate Professor

Applicants should have a minimum of six years of post-Ph.D. experience in teaching, research, or relevant professional practice, of which at least three years should be at the level of Assistant Professor (or an equivalent position) at a higher educational institution or research organization.

Candidates are expected to have an established record of scholarly achievement, demonstrated through:

  • High-quality publications in reputed journals and conferences;
  • Success in securing externally funded research grants and projects;
  • Experience in supervising doctoral students and mentoring research scholars;
  • Evidence of academic leadership, institution-building, and professional service.

Industry Professionals

DAU also welcomes applications from candidates with substantial industry experience and a strong research and innovation profile. Professionals with expertise in semiconductor technologies, chip design, embedded systems, robotics, automation, hardware security, electronic systems development, or industrial R&D are encouraged to apply.

The University values individuals who can contribute to strengthening academia–industry partnerships, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, and bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world technological applications through collaborative research, product development, and technology transfer initiatives.

Application Process

Prospective candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to dean_faculty@dau.ac.in with the subject line:

“Application for Faculty Position in [Discipline/Area]”

(e.g., Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronics and VLSI Design, Communications and Signal Processing, Mathematics and Statistics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Interaction Design)

The application should include the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The CV should provide comprehensive information on:

  • Educational qualifications, beginning from Class XII (or equivalent), including institution name, year of completion, marks/CGPA, and area of specialization, where applicable;
  • Academic, research, industrial, and professional experience;
  • Publications in journals, conferences, books, patents, and other scholarly outputs;
  • Research projects, grants, awards, recognitions, and professional activities;
  • Contact details of three referees who may be approached to provide letters of recommendation in support of the application.

2. Research Statement

A concise statement describing:

  • Research background and areas of expertise;
  • Key research contributions and outcomes;
  • Ongoing research activities;
  • Short-term and long-term research plans;
  • Potential opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and external funding.

3. Teaching Statement

A statement outlining:

  • Teaching philosophy and pedagogical approach;
  • Prior teaching and mentoring experience;
  • Foundation, core, and advanced courses the candidate is qualified and interested to teach;
  • Proposed elective courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise;
  • Contributions to curriculum development, experiential learning, or educational innovation, if any.
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