Description
IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi invites applications for Assistant Professors in Chemical and Process Engineering. The successful candidates will deliver high-quality teaching, mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, actively engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute to institution-building.
The institute offers a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and undertakes rigorous and impactful research across a broad spectrum of areas. We invite candidates to apply in areas including, but not limited to the following:
- AI & Process Automation
- Process Intensification & Chemical Manufacturing
- Molecular Engineering & Advanced Materials
- Electrochemical Technologies
- Fluid Mechanics & Transport Phenomena
- Reaction Engineering
- Catalysis and Reactor Engineering
- Separations
- Biochemical & Bioprocess Engineering
- Computational Techniques
Outstanding candidates in other areas of Chemical and Process Engineering will also be considered.
About IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi, the flagship international campus of IIT Delhi, ranked among the world’s top 30 in Engineering & Technology (QS 2025) is building a world-class STEM university focused on research, innovation, and societal impact. Faculty joining now will shape new programs, develop cutting-edge research infrastructure, and benefit from robust institutional support and seed funding. The campus offers unmatched professional growth, career mobility, and access to global industry and research networks.
Why Join IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi?
- Be part of a prestigious and rapidly growing institution with a strong commitment to research and academic excellence
- Enjoy attractive, tax-free compensation and benefits package
- Access to internal seed funding and institutional support for conducting world-class research
- Opportunity to design and work in state-of-the-art research laboratories
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- Relocation and onboarding assistance, including travel assistance, visa facilitation and temporary accommodation to ensure a smooth transition
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter: A detailed cover letter expressing the candidate’s interest in seeking a suitable position at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi, her/his career goals, and how her/his expertise and experience are relevant to the position applied for
- Curriculum Vitae: Must include name, contact details, education qualifications, employment experience, list of publications and patents, awards and recognitions, public service, etc.
- Research Statement (approximately 1,500 words)
- Teaching Statement (approximately 1,000 words)
- Top five publications that best demonstrate your research contributions
- Names and contact details of three referees, who have agreed to serve as references and may be contacted by IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi
Applications should be submitted electronically to Application Portal only. For any help regarding application submission, please contact fac_recruit@iitdabudhabi.ac.ae.
IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We particularly welcome applications from UAE nationals. Members of historically underrepresented groups, women are encouraged.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related research areas from a reputed institution
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S., B.Sc., B.Tech. or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or related areas
- For Assistant Professor positions, we typically seek candidates with some post-doctoral experience. However, recent doctoral graduates may also be considered if they have an exceptional academic record
