Faculty Fellow

Job Description

Job profile: The iHub Faculty Fellow would be called the iHub Fellow and the Fellow would be affiliated for the duration of the Fellowship with iHub at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi. The Fellow would pursue research at the iHub. Potential activities that the faculty Fellow may engage in at the iHub may include: The iHub Faculty Fellow is expected to do research and technology development at the iHub in areas related to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Industrial Design, Cognitive Science, and Multisensory Applications: Human-Computer Interaction addresses the sub-areas of Assistive Technologies, Experience Technologies, and Device-led Technologies. The research should have relevance to address to needs of the specific industries. To develop technology for industrial adoption covering industries namely Healthcare, Automobile Manufacturing, Defence and security, Environment and agriculture, and Information Technology. Designing and prototyping interactive systems, products, or services. Evaluating the usability and effectiveness of interactive systems, products, or services. Mentoring junior researchers or interns. Participating in grant writing and proposal development for internal and external funding opportunities. Joining date: As soon as possible. Number of Fellowship: Three Essential Qualifications: 1. The candidate should have two years of experience post-completion of the Ph.D. This experience is expected to be in industry or academia in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Industrial Design, Cognitive Science, and Multisensory Applications. 2. Age limit: Preferably less than 35 years. Age will not be a bar for exceptionally qualified candidates. 3. The nationality of the candidate is not a constraint. 4. Demonstrate excellence in research through technology development,