Founding Dean
Overview
The Founding Dean will build India's premier Deep-tech institution where quantum computing meets AI, theory meets hardware, and students emerge as researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders. This role is about building and creating from first principles, not just administering.
Key Responsibilities
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Academic Leadership & Vision - Define QUASAR's academic philosophy, research priorities, and educational model
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Faculty Recruitment & Development - Recruit 5 exceptional Department Chairs and lead recruitment of 60-70 faculty members over 5 years
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Research Strategy & Infrastructure - Develop research agenda aligned with National Quantum Mission and Digital India priorities
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Academic Programs & Student Success - Oversee launch and quality of B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs across all departments
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Accreditation & Rankings - Lead NAAC A++ accreditation, ensure NBA accreditation, position QUASAR in NIRF top rankings
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Industry & Government Partnerships - Build strategic partnerships with Google, Microsoft, IBM, NVIDIA, and government agencies
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Resource Management & Sustainability - Work with Alliance University leadership on budget, resource allocation, and financial planning
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Institutional Culture & Values - Foster scientific rigor, intellectual curiosity, diversity, equity, and ethical responsibility
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Computer Science, Quantum Engineering, AI/ML, Robotics, or related field from top-tier global institutions
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15-20 years in academia and/or leading industrial research labs, with 7-10 years in senior leadership
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Proven institutional builder with experience establishing departments and research centers
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High H-index with publications in top venues (Nature, Science, Physical Review, NeurIPS, ICML)
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Track record securing major research grants (cumulative ₹20+ crores)
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Experience mentoring 15+ doctoral students to successful careers
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Mastery of Indian higher education: NAAC, NIRF, NBA accreditation
Experience Required
15-20 years in academia/research with 7-10 years in senior leadership (Department Chair, Dean, Director)
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Director - Executive Education
Overview
Lead AU-QUASAR's Executive Education vertical including micro-credentials, corporate programs, government leadership programs, and C-Suite briefings. Build and scale from inception.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership - Develop comprehensive strategy for Executive Education
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Business Development - Set and achieve revenue targets, identify market segments
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Client Relationship Management - Build relationships with CLOs, CHROs, CTOs
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Program Delivery - Oversee end-to-end program execution
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Team Building - Build and manage Executive Education team
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P&L Management - Own financial targets and profitability
Qualifications
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Master's degree in Business, Management, Education, or Technology
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Minimum 12-15 years professional experience in executive education or corporate training
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5-7 years in director-level position managing P&L and teams
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Proven track record of revenue generation and scaling
Experience Required
Minimum 12-15 years with 5-7 years in director-level role
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Director - Innovation and Incubation
Overview
Lead the AURIIC Deeptech Incubator, supporting startup creation from student and faculty innovations in quantum computing, AI, robotics, and CPS domains.
Key Responsibilities
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Incubation Strategy - Develop and execute incubation framework
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Startup Support - Provide seed funding, mentorship, and resources
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Technology Commercialization - Drive IP creation, licensing, and spin-offs
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Industry Partnerships - Build corporate innovation partnerships
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Ecosystem Building - Connect with investors, accelerators, and government initiatives
Qualifications
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Master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant field
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10+ years experience in incubation, venture capital, or technology commercialization
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Track record of supporting successful startups
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Understanding of deeptech domains
Experience Required
10+ years in innovation ecosystem
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Deputy Director - Admissions and Outreach
Overview
Lead admissions strategy and outreach to attract top talent to AU-QUASAR's B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs. Build brand awareness among students, parents, and schools.
Key Responsibilities
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Admissions Strategy - Develop and execute admissions plans for all programs
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Student Recruitment - Target top JEE performers and international students
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Brand Building - Position AU-QUASAR as premier choice for deeptech education
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Outreach Programs - Conduct school visits, webinars, and campus tours
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Application Processing - Oversee end-to-end admissions cycle
Qualifications
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Master's degree in relevant field
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8+ years experience in higher education admissions or marketing
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Track record of successful student recruitment
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Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience Required
8+ years in higher education admissions
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Department Chair - Quantum Science
Overview
Lead the Department of Quantum Science, developing a 5-year strategic vision aligned with AU-QUASAR's mission and quantum research priorities. Focus areas include quantum information theory, quantum optics, quantum materials, and quantum foundations.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Planning - Develop 5-year vision for quantum science research and education
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Personnel Management - Recruit faculty, conduct evaluations, mentor junior faculty
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Budget Planning - Manage departmental budget, allocate resources, ensure financial sustainability
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Research Leadership - Establish research agenda, secure grants, build world-class infrastructure
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Academic Program Oversight - Oversee M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, ensure academic quality
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External Relations - Build collaborations with research institutions and international groups
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Physics (Quantum Physics/Quantum Information/Quantum Optics) from top-tier institutions
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Professor-level appointment or equivalent senior research position
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Outstanding research record with publications in top physics journals
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High H-index with significant citations in quantum physics community
Experience Required
Minimum 12-15 years of post-PhD experience with substantial academic or research leadership
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Department Chair - Quantum Computing and Technologies
Overview
Lead the Department of Quantum Computing and Technologies, developing a strategic vision aligned with AU-QUASAR's mission and India's National Quantum Mission. Focus on quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum cryptography, and quantum error correction.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Planning - Develop 5-year vision aligned with National Quantum Mission
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Research Leadership - Build world-class quantum computing infrastructure
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Academic Program Oversight - Oversee B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs
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Industry Partnerships - Build strategic partnerships with quantum computing companies
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Thought Leadership - Position department as national leader in quantum computing
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Quantum Computing, Quantum Information Science, Computer Science, or related field
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Professor-level appointment or equivalent
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Outstanding research record with publications in top quantum computing journals
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Demonstrated leadership in academic or research institutions
Experience Required
Minimum 12-15 years of post-PhD experience with substantial leadership
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Department Chair - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Overview
Lead the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, focusing on deep learning, computer vision, NLP, reinforcement learning, generative AI, and trustworthy AI. Leverage NVIDIA DGX H200 GPU clusters for industrial-scale AI research.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Planning - Develop 5-year vision aligned with India's AI priorities
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Research Leadership - Build world-class AI/ML infrastructure using NVIDIA Centre
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Academic Program Oversight - Oversee B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs
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Industry Partnerships - Build partnerships with major AI companies
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Thought Leadership - Contribute to national AI policy discussions
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field
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Professor-level appointment or equivalent
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Outstanding research record in top AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, etc.)
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High H-index with significant impact in AI/ML community
Experience Required
Minimum 12-15 years of post-PhD experience
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Department Chair - Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Lead the Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on autonomous systems, learning-based manipulation, aerial robotics, human-robot interaction, and AI-driven medical robotics.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Planning - Develop 5-year vision for robotics and AI convergence
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Research Leadership - Build world-class robotics and AI infrastructure
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Academic Programs - Oversee B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs
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Industry Partnerships - Build partnerships with robotics and autonomous vehicle companies
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Thought Leadership - Position department as leader in AI-integrated robotics
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or AI from top-tier institution
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Professor-level appointment or equivalent
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Outstanding research record in top robotics and AI venues
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Experience with physical robot systems
Experience Required
Minimum 12-15 years of post-PhD experience
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Department Chair - Cyber Physical Systems
Overview
Lead the Department of Cyber Physical Systems, focusing on IoT systems, embedded AI, digital twins, industrial automation, smart infrastructure, and edge computing.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Planning - Develop 5-year vision aligned with Smart Cities Mission and Industry 4.0
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Research Leadership - Build world-class CPS infrastructure
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Academic Programs - Oversee B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs
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Industry Partnerships - Engage with Smart Cities projects and industrial automation firms
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Thought Leadership - Contribute to national smart cities policy discussions
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, CPS, or related field
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Professor-level appointment or equivalent
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Outstanding research record in CPS journals
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Experience with real-world CPS deployments
Experience Required
Minimum 12-15 years of post-PhD experience
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Program Head - B.Tech Quantum Computing and Technologies
Overview
Lead the B.Tech CSE (Quantum Computing and Technologies) program - India's first undergraduate quantum computing program with direct access to 8-qubit and 16-qubit quantum processors.
Key Responsibilities
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Curriculum Design - Develop curriculum aligned with National Quantum Mission and industry needs
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Accreditation - Lead NBA/NAAC preparation, maintain OBE framework
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Student Management - Oversee admissions, academic advising, and student success
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Laboratory Management - Coordinate student access to QVidya quantum processors
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Industry Engagement - Build relationships with quantum computing companies
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Quantum Computing, Quantum Information Science, Physics, or Computer Science
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Minimum 5-8 years teaching/research experience in quantum computing
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Hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane)
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Understanding of NBA/NAAC accreditation and OBE
Experience Required
Minimum 5-8 years of teaching and/or research experience
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Program Head - B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Overview
Lead the B.Tech AI/ML program with access to NVIDIA DGX H200 GPU clusters for industrial-scale AI training. Focus on deep learning, computer vision, NLP, generative AI, and LLMs.
Key Responsibilities
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Curriculum Design - Update curriculum with rapid AI advancements including transformers, LLMs, generative AI
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Accreditation - Lead NBA/NAAC preparation
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Student Management - Guide students in Kaggle competitions, AI research
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Laboratory Management - Coordinate student access to GPU clusters
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Industry Engagement - Build relationships with tech companies
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field
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Minimum 5-8 years teaching/research experience in AI/ML
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Hands-on experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, training neural networks
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Publication record in AI/ML conferences
Experience Required
Minimum 5-8 years teaching/research experience
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Program Head - B.Tech Robotics and Automation
Overview
Lead the B.Tech Robotics & Automation program with access to industrial robot arms, mobile robots, drones, and ROS workstations.
Key Responsibilities
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Curriculum Design - Develop curriculum covering kinematics, motion planning, computer vision, ROS
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Accreditation - Lead NBA/ABET preparation
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Student Management - Support students in robotics competitions
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Laboratory Management - Oversee robotics labs and safety protocols
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Industry Engagement - Organize industry visits and internships
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Automation
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Minimum 5-8 years teaching/research experience in robotics
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Hands-on experience with robot platforms and ROS
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Understanding of NBA accreditation
Experience Required
Minimum 5-8 years teaching/research experience
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Program Head - B.Tech Cyber Physical Systems
Overview
Lead the B.Tech Cyber Physical Systems program with focus on IoT, embedded systems, digital twins, and industrial automation aligned with Smart Cities Mission.
Key Responsibilities
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Curriculum Design - Develop curriculum covering embedded systems, IoT protocols, edge computing, digital twins
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Accreditation - Lead NBA/NAAC preparation
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Student Management - Guide students in IoT hackathons and smart city challenges
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Laboratory Management - Oversee CPS labs with IoT platforms and industrial automation equipment
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Industry Engagement - Build relationships with Smart Cities projects and IoT companies
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, CPS, or Embedded Systems
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Minimum 5-8 years teaching/research experience in CPS, IoT, or embedded systems
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Hands-on experience with IoT platforms and embedded systems
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Familiarity with IoT protocols and edge computing
Experience Required
Minimum 5-8 years teaching/research experience
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Program Head - M.Tech/MS Programs
Overview
Lead six M.Tech/MS specializations: AI & Deep Learning, Quantum Computing, AI-Powered Robotics, Cognitive Computing, Ethical AI & Responsible Innovation, and Hybrid AI Systems.
Key Responsibilities
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Curriculum Management - Design and update curricula for all six specializations
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Accreditation - Lead NBA preparation for all postgraduate programs
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Student Management - Oversee admissions, dissertation supervision, research mentoring
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Faculty Coordination - Assign courses, monitor teaching quality across programs
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Industry Engagement - Build cross-specialization industry partner network
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Quantum Computing, Robotics, or Cognitive Science
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Minimum 7-10 years teaching/research experience
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Associate Professor or Professor level appointment
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Expertise across multiple AI and computing domains
Experience Required
Minimum 7-10 years teaching/research experience
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