Amrita Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Kollam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for five Assistant Professor (Research) positions at the Amrita School of Computing, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala. The role emphasises research with at most 6 hours of teaching weekly and is offered on a two-year contract.

Applicants should have a PhD or submitted thesis, an h-index above 10, and at least 8 Scopus-indexed papers including 3 in Q1 journals as first author. Preference given to candidates from premier Indian institutes.

Qualifications

• PhD or PhD thesis submitted; PhD in any discipline also acceptable.
• h-index above 10 and at least 8 Scopus-indexed papers, with 3 in Q1 journals as first author.
• Research experience at reputed institutions.
• Preferred: candidates from IITs, NITs and other premier Indian institutes.

Responsibilities

• Research-focused role with minimal teaching (≤6 hours/week).
• Opportunities to work with international researchers.
• Mentor PhD scholars.

Skills

Research experience

Publication record

H-index >10

PhD or PhD thesis submitted

First author Q1 papers

Education

PhD degree or PhD thesis submitted

PhD in any discipline

Job description

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has 5 openings for Assistant Professor (Research) at the Amrita School of Computing on its Amritapuri Campus in Kollam, Kerala. The posts are open to candidates with a PhD or a submitted PhD thesis and a strong publication record, including an h-index above 10. Applications are made online, and the last date is 30 November 2026. The role is mainly research, with no more than 6 hours of teaching a week, on a two-year contract.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Assistant Professor (Research) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Organisation Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus

Post Assistant Professor (Research)

Total vacancies 5

Location Kollam, Kerala

Last date 30.11.2026

Job category Teaching

The official notification does not specify the application fee, the age limit, a pay amount or the selection process.

About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a university, and its Amritapuri Campus is in Kollam, Kerala. These posts are in the Amrita School of Computing on that campus. The school is hiring research faculty in four areas of computing.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Assistant Professor (Research) Vacancy Details 2026

Post

Pay

Assistant Professor (Research) 5 As per university norms

Applications are invited in the following areas. The notice does not split the 5 posts between them.

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
• Quantum Computing

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Assistant Professor (Research) Eligibility 2026

Qualification, as printed: PhD /PhD thesis Submitted. The notice also says PhD in any discipline.

The university lists the following profile for applicants:

• h-index above 10
• At least 8 Scopus-indexed papers, with 3 of them in Q1 journals as first author
• Research experience at reputed institutions

Preferred: candidates from IITs, NITs and other premier Indian institutes.

See the official notification for the full eligibility for each research area.

Salary and Role

Salary is paid as per university norms. The role offers:

• A research-focused position with minimal teaching, no more than 6 hours a week
• Opportunities to work with international researchers
• Opportunities to mentor PhD scholars

Event

Date

Last date to apply 30.11.2026

Service Conditions

• Nature of appointment: a two-year contract
• Place of posting: Amrita School of Computing, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala

Amrita Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many Assistant Professor (Research) posts are vacant at Amrita Amritapuri?

There are 5 posts at the Amrita School of Computing, Amritapuri Campus.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 30 November 2026.

Q3. Can I apply if I have submitted my PhD thesis but not yet received the degree?

Yes. The qualification is printed as "PhD /PhD thesis Submitted".

Q4. Which research areas are covered?

Computer Science & Engineering, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, and Quantum Computing.

Q5. What publication record is expected?

The university wants an h-index above 10 and at least 8 Scopus-indexed papers. Three of those papers must be in Q1 journals with the candidate as first author.

Q6. How much teaching does the post involve?

Teaching is limited to no more than 6 hours a week, because the post is research-focused.

Q7. Is this a permanent post?

No. The post is offered on a two-year contract.

Q8. Who gets preference?

Candidates from IITs, NITs and other premier Indian institutes are preferred.