The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), established by the Reserve Bank of India, is the premier Institute of Banking and Financial Technology in India. The Institute spearheads efforts in providing state-of-the-art technologies for the Banking and Financial Sector by interfacing Applied Research and Development, Academics, Executive Education, Practice and Consultancy.
IDRBT invites top talent with high passion for Research, Academics and Practice in the area of Banking and Financial Technology for the positions of Assistant Professor.
QUALIFICATION
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Information Systems / Information Security / Banking and Financial Technologies or Closely Related Areas with a first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a consistently good academic record throughout.
SPECIALISATION
Candidates should have specialised in at least one and preferably be able to contribute in two or more of the following areas and also have a keen interest in applying their knowledge in the niche area of Banking and Financial Technology:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Cloud Computing / Edge Computing / Internet of Things
Cyber Security
Distributed Ledger Technology / Blockchain
5G and Beyond Networks
Quantum Computing
Any other area directly relevant to Banking and Financial Technology
EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Grade – I
A minimum of three years of research / professional experience in a premier and reputed organisation excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Candidates should have demonstrated research and academic capabilities in terms of publications in reputed journals and conferences.
1 (a). Assistant Professor Grade – II on Contract
Eligible candidates with less than the requisite experience to be an Assistant Professor Grade – I may be offered a contract for a period of three years as Assistant Professor Grade – II on Contract and may be put on a tenure track for the regular position of Assistant Professor Grade – I thereafter.
1(b). Visiting Assistant Professor
Candidates who have the potential to be groomed as an Assistant Professor Grade – II on Contract over a period of time may be offered the position of Visiting Assistant Professor, which will be a contractual appointment for a period of three years. A Visiting Assistant Professor aspiring for the position of ‘Assistant Professor Grade – II on Contract’ needs to go through the identical process as external candidates applying for the post of ‘Assistant Professor Grade – II on Contract’.
The Selection Committee may consider relaxing the experience requirements and granting advance increments in the case of Outstanding Candidates.
TYPE OF POSITIONS
REGULAR
The positions of Assistant Professor are Regular Positions with a probation period of one or two years.
CONTRACT
The positions of Assistant Professor are open for Contractual Recruitment for a period of upto five years and accordingly candidates can apply for these positions on a contractual basis. Further, the Selection Committee for Faculty positions may offer Contractual Positions to some candidates based on their Academic Profile and Performance in the Selection Process.
Candidates should clearly indicate the type of position they are applying for in their application.