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Professor (Chemistry)

Department of Chemistry

No. of Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
Salary: Basic (as per UGC 7th CPC Pay Matrix). Dearness Allowance (5% of Basic) + House Rent Allowance (8% of Basic) + TA and other benefits and deductions shall be applicable as per SSSIHL norms
Note: Higher qualifications and relevant experience will be considered for higher academic levels.

Employment Type: Full-time (Men applicants only)
Campus: Prasanthi Nilayam Campus
Advertisement No: SSSIHL/25-26/DCHEM/ACA/008

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING & ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

The candidate will be expected to provide high-quality instruction at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Physical Chemistry. This includes curriculum development and enhancement with demonstrated expertise in the following core areas:

  • Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Electrochemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Molecular Spectroscopy

Candidates with additional teaching competencies are encouraged to apply, especially in:

  • Computational Chemistry
  • Programming Laboratories with a strong foundation in Python
  • Simulation and Modeling of Physical Chemistry Systems
  • Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies in Chemistry Education

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

The candidate is expected to establish and lead independent and collaborative research programmes within Materials Science, with a particular emphasis on Energy and Sustainable Technologies. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

  • Advanced materials for Organic Solar Cells, OLEDs, Batteries, and Supercapacitors
  • Functional Materials for Semiconductors and Quantum Devices

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & MENTORSHIP

The candidate will be expected to actively engage with students through:

  • Facilitating internship opportunities, research projects, and providing comprehensive academic advising
  • Serving as a mentor for students’ academic, career, and personal development
  • Contributing to the development of a research-intensive and value-driven academic environment within the department
  • Enable experiential learning

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Securing extramural funding through competitive research grants.
  • Disseminating research findings through publications in high-impact international journals.
  • Pursuing intellectual property protection through patent filings for novel inventions.
  • Developing and maintaining active research collaborations with national and international academic institutions and industry partners.
  • Mentoring undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students in research.
  • Fostering a culture of research excellence by mentoring junior faculty and contributing to the department’s strategic research direction.
  • Promoting innovation, entrepreneurial activity, and a commitment to sustainability within research and academic endeavours.
  • Organizing and participating in departmental seminars, conferences, and workshops.
  • Engaging in strategic initiatives to enhance the department’s academic standing and research profile.
  • Collaborating with faculty across disciplines to foster institutional growth and interdisciplinary initiatives.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, actively engaged in impactful and productive published research (H-Index/I-Index/Number of citations), including patents.
  • Research publications in high-impact factor, reputed international journals.
  • A minimum of 15 years of teaching and research experience at the university level (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor), with evidence of successfully guiding doctoral candidates.
  • Proven track record of securing research grants and handling research projects funded by reputable institutions, agencies, and industries.
  • Research publications in high-impact factor, reputed international journals.
  • Ability to integrate modern learning tools and research methodologies.
  • Proficiency in English and the ability to mentor students effectively.
  • Commitment to SSSIHL’s code of conduct and values-based integral education system.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must complete the SSSIHL Employment Application form by the specified deadline.

NOTES

  • Applicants who wish to apply for more than one position should submit separate applications for each position.
  • SSSIHL reserves the right to reject incomplete or non-compliant application forms.
  • SSSIHL reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for an in-person demo and/or interview after shortlisting, based on the candidate’s suitability for the vacant position.
  • There will be no personal communication with candidates except those shortlisted for the interview.
  • All applicants are required to ensure that all information submitted (resume, annexure form, and documents) is accurate and correct for scrutiny.
  • If any application is found to contain inaccurate or false information either during the employment process or after the appointment of the candidate, SSSIHL reserves the right to reject the application at any stage or to take stringent action against the employee as deemed suitable.