Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has 5 openings for Assistant Professor (Research) at the Amrita School of Computing on its Amritapuri Campus in Kollam, Kerala. The posts are open to candidates with a PhD or a submitted PhD thesis and a strong publication record, including an h-index above 10. Applications are made online, and the last date is 30 November 2026. The role is mainly research, with no more than 6 hours of teaching a week, on a two-year contract.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Assistant Professor (Research) Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus |
| Post | Assistant Professor (Research) |
| Total vacancies | 5 |
| Location | Kollam, Kerala |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date | 30.11.2026 |
| Job category | Teaching |
The official notification does not specify the application fee, the age limit, a pay amount or the selection process.
About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a university, and its Amritapuri Campus is in Kollam, Kerala. These posts are in the Amrita School of Computing on that campus. The school is hiring research faculty in four areas of computing.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Assistant Professor (Research) Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Research) | 5 | As per university norms |
Applications are invited in the following areas. The notice does not split the 5 posts between them.
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Quantum Computing
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Assistant Professor (Research) Eligibility 2026
Qualification, as printed: PhD /PhD thesis Submitted. The notice also says PhD in any discipline.
The university lists the following profile for applicants:
- h-index above 10
- At least 8 Scopus-indexed papers, with 3 of them in Q1 journals as first author
- Research experience at reputed institutions
Preferred: candidates from IITs, NITs and other premier Indian institutes.
See the official notification for the full eligibility for each research area.
Salary and Role
Salary is paid as per university norms. The role offers:
- A research-focused position with minimal teaching, no more than 6 hours a week
- Opportunities to work with international researchers
- Opportunities to mentor PhD scholars
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 30.11.2026 |
Service Conditions
- Nature of appointment: a two-year contract
- Place of posting: Amrita School of Computing, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala
How to Apply for Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Assistant Professor (Research) Recruitment 2026
- Open the Assistant Professor (Research) job page on the Amrita website (link below).
- Use the "Apply Now" / "Apply Online" option on that page to submit your application.
- Submit the application on or before 30 November 2026.
- Send any questions to [email protected].
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official notification and Apply Online page | Amrita Assistant Professor (Research) job page |
| Contact email | [email protected] |
