Assistant Professor in Physics

2 days ago

Abu Dhabi Industrial City Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Physics World Full time

Job Details

IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Invites Applications For Assistant Professors In Physics. The Successful Candidates Will Deliver High-quality Teaching, Mentor Outstanding Undergraduate And Graduate Students, Pursue Impactful, Interdisciplinary Research, And Contribute To Institution-building. The Institute 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

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Quantum Technologies
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Advanced Materials
  • Computational Physics

Outstanding candidates in other areas of Physics 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?

  • 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

Qualifications/Eligibility

  • Ph.D. in Physics or related areas from a reputed institute
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in physics from a reputed institute
  • For Assistant Professor positions, we typically seek candidates with some post-doctoral experience but not limited to it.
  • Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. with a consistently good academic record and adequate experience in their relevant field of expertise.
  • A demonstrated ability to carry out original, creative and high-quality research.
  • A track record of authorship of well-cited peer reviewed publications and patents.
  • Excellent communication skills, committed to high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

How To Apply
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.

For any technical help regarding application submission, please contact

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit faculty from around the world, creating an environment that values different cultures, perspectives, and ideas

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