The Chirasree Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CCSID) at IIEST Shibpur has 2 positions to fill. They will go to Chair Professors and/or Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professors. Only regular faculty members of IIEST Shibpur can apply. The positions carry a monthly top-up honorarium of Rs. 30,000 or Rs. 20,000. Applications go by email within 14 days of the notice being published on the Institute website. Counted from the notice date of 28 October 2026, that is 11 November 2026.
IIEST CCSID Chair Professor and Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Chirasree Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CCSID), Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur |
| Advertisement number | Advt. No. CD 1968, dated 28.10.2026 (W. Code DRC-049/26-27) |
| Posts | Chair Professor and/or Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor |
| Total vacancies | 02 |
| Who can apply | Regular faculty members of IIEST Shibpur only |
| Honorarium | Rs. 30,000 (Chair Professor) and Rs. 20,000 (Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor) per month, as a top-up |
| How to apply | By email, as a single PDF |
| Last date | 14 days from the date of publication on the Institute website (11.11.2026, counted from the notice date of 28.10.2026) |
| Website | IIEST Shibpur employment notices page |
The official notification does not specify the age limit, the application fee or the minimum educational qualification.
About CCSID
CCSID is a multidisciplinary centre of the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Howrah 711 103. It was set up in 2025 with an endowment from an alumnus of the Institute. Faculty members from the Engineering, Science, Management and Humanities departments can be associated with the Centre for research, training and education.
IIEST CCSID Chair Professor and Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chair Professor | 02 in total, for both levels | Rs. 30,000 per month honorarium (top-up) |
| Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor | Rs. 20,000 per month honorarium (top-up) |
The notice does not fix how many positions go to each level. The expert committee will recommend whether the two positions are filled at the Chair Professor level, the Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor level, or both.
Research Focus Areas
The Centre wants multidisciplinary research in sustainability and technological innovation. It places particular emphasis on:
- Clean energy systems and next-generation energy storage with transmission
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies
- Smart, Clean & Green Campus
- Sustainable Materials
- Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation
- Sustainable Transportation
- Green Buildings
- Frugal Revolution
- Biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions
Key Responsibilities
- Steer the Centre's research activities in its focus areas
- Cultivate partnerships with academic, government and industry stakeholders
- Develop proposals to get external grants
- Cultivate academia-industry collaboration for skill development and training, research, innovation, consultancy and entrepreneurship
- Help build a vibrant research team by promoting a culture of research excellence and innovation
- Organise seminars, workshops and awareness programmes on a regular basis
- Undertake any other activities aligned with the objectives of the Centre
IIEST CCSID Chair Professor and Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor Eligibility 2026
The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. Eligibility depends on the applicant's current position at IIEST Shibpur:
| Post | Who is eligible |
|---|---|
| Chair Professor | A Professor from any Department of IIEST Shibpur |
| Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor | An Associate/Assistant Professor from any Department of IIEST Shibpur |
All applicants also need:
- A brilliant research record with proven recognition
- Proven success in securing competitive research funding
- Expertise in the Centre's research focus areas
- Strong communication, networking and team-building skills
- The ability to spend reasonable time at the Centre while still carrying out their duties in the parent department
For the full eligibility of each post, see the official notification.
Recognition and Benefits
- The designation of Chair Professor or Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor
- The chance to lead multidisciplinary research
- Dedicated building space for the Centre's activities
- Use of the available endowment for research, travel, conducting workshops and similar work
- A monthly honorarium paid on top of regular salary: Rs. 30,000 for a Chair Professor and Rs. 20,000 for an Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 28.10.2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 14 days from the date of publication on the Institute website (11.11.2026, counted from the notice date of 28.10.2026) |
Selection Process
An expert committee will make the selection. Applicants may be asked to interact with the committee. The committee's recommendation decides whether the two positions are filled at the Chair Professor level, the Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor level, or both.
Service Conditions
- The tenure is initially 3 years, with an annual appraisal.
- Either party (the faculty member or the Centre) may end the association with 90 days' prior written notice.
- Selected faculty keep their responsibilities in their parent department while working with the Centre.
How to Apply for IIEST CCSID Chair Professor and Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Prepare a detailed CV with your ORCID link.
- Write a cover letter and send it through your Head of the Department. Scan the forwarded letter.
- Write a plan of research and development activities in the Centre's focus areas.
- Combine the CV, the scanned cover letter and the research plan into a single PDF.
- Email the PDF to [email protected], with a copy to [email protected].
- Send it so that it arrives within 14 days of the notice's publication on the Institute website.
Documents in the single PDF:
- Detailed CV with ORCID link
- Scanned cover letter, forwarded through the Head of the Department
- Plan of research and development activities in the Centre's focus areas
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official notification | CCSID notification (PDF) |
| Notice page | IIEST Shibpur employment notices |
