Associate Professor Recruitment IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

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Benefits offered by this job

IKSMHA Centre

Academic pay level 13A2

Guide M.Tech/PhD

Travel reimbursement within India

Guest house accommodation

Job summary

IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh invites online applications for an Associate Professor position in the IKSMHA Centre, focusing on Contemplative Psychology, first-person research methods, and consciousness studies. One post is available and the post is in Academic Pay Level 13A2 with a starting basic pay.

Eligibility requires a minimum of six years post-Ph.D. experience, with at least three years at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years post-Ph.D. experience in teaching/research/professional work.
• At least three years should be at the level of Assistant Professor or an equivalent role as on the date of application.
• Strong record of independent research and suitability for an academic position.

Skills

Contemplative Psychology

First-person Research Methods

Consciousness Studies

Education

PhD

Job description

Position Overview

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has invited online applications for this Associate Professor Recruitment in the Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications (IKSMHA) Centre. One position is available, in the areas of Contemplative Psychology, First-person Research Methods and Consciousness Studies. The post is in Academic Pay Level 13A2, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 1,39,600. Candidates with an outstanding track record can apply online from 17 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. No hard copy of the application needs to be submitted.

Please confirm these details with the recruiting institution before applying. Official website of IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: https://iitmandi.ac.in/.

Posts advertised

Number of posts: 1

Associate Professor – Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications (IKSMHA) Centre (01 post) Areas: Contemplative Psychology, First-person Research Methods, Consciousness Studies

Eligibility (as stated in the advertisement)

All posts: A minimum of 06 years of post Ph.D. experience in teaching/research/professional experience. All posts: At least three years of the above should be at the level of Assistant Professor in an academic institution, or Senior Scientific Officer/Senior Design Engineer or an equivalent position in a research organization or industry, as on the date of application.

Candidate profile

• Candidates with an outstanding track record
• Demonstrated adequate experience of independent research, in terms of guidance of M.Tech. and Ph.D. students, a strong record of publications in journals of high impact factor, patents, laboratory/course development and/or other recognized relevant professional activities
• The Institute may consider candidates whose area of specialization and specific qualification lie outside those stated, provided they have an outstanding record

Pay, type and location

Salary Academic Pay Level 13A2 as per the 7th CPC, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 1,39,600. Employment type Full time. Job location Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

Important dates

Notification Date 16 October 2026. Application Start Date 17 October 2026. Last Date to Apply Online 6 November 2026. Walk-in/Interview Date Not Applicable – Details will be sent to the communication channel mentioned in the notification for shortlisted candidates.

Documents required

• Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
• Documents supporting qualifications and experience, uploaded in the online application as asked in the form
• Evidence of the research record, such as publications, patents, guidance of M.Tech./Ph.D. students and laboratory/course development
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, or application through proper channel, for those employed in Government/Semi-Government organizations, Public Undertakings, Universities and Educational Institutions; without it, the applicant is not permitted to attend the interview

Recruiting institution

Organisation IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Address Recruitment Section, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Mandi – 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India. Official website https://iitmandi.ac.in/. Notification Open the advertisement.

Institutional Grants & Campus Perks

• Opportunity to join the IKSMHA Centre, which works on contemplative psychology, first-person research methods and consciousness studies
• Academic Pay Level 13A2 with a starting basic pay of Rs. 1,39,600
• Scope to guide M.Tech. and Ph.D. students and develop laboratories and courses
• Reimbursement of to and fro travel expenses within India for applicants called for interview
• Guest House accommodation on payment basis, subject to availability

Selection Process Roadmap

• Shortlisting of applications as per criteria set by the Institute, which may set different as well as higher norms considering the specific requirement
• Interview/presentation of shortlisted candidates, which may be held only in selected specializations depending on requirement; exceptionally meritorious candidates in any area pertaining to the said specialization are also considered
• Shortlisted candidates are contacted only through the emails provided in the application form