DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
(Deemed to be University U/S 3 of UGC Act 1956)
An Autonomous organisation fully funded by Dept. of Defence
Research & Development/DRDO, MOD, GOI
Girinagar, Pune-411 025
Date: 29th March 2016
ADVT. No.01/FP/2016
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING FACULTY POSITIONS
1. The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), a Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956 is
a premier educational institution significantly contributing in the sphere of Human Resource Development for the
Defence Forces by way of imparting education, research and training on Defence Technologies to the officers of
Armed Forces, Scientists of the DRDO, Technical officers of the Ordnance Factory Board, Directorate of Quality
Assurance, Defence Public Sector Undertakings and friendly foreign countries. The Institute is also active in
carrying out result oriented research as required for defence and national security.
2. The Institute is located in a picturesque environment on the banks of Khadakwasla lake surrounded by
Sahyadri hills. There is an all weather road between NDA and DIAT. The nearest Airport (30 kms) is at
Lohegaon, Pune. The DIAT Campus is well served by the Pune Municipal Transport buses.
3.
DIAT(DU) invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals for Faculty positions at the level of
Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professors in various Departments as per details given below :-
4.
Post
Department
Category
/ No of
Vacancy
UR (1)
Professor
Electronics
Engg
Associate
Professor
Applied
Chemistry
OBC (1)
Assistant
Professor
Mechanical
Engg.
Materials
Engg.
ST (1)
Aerospace
Engg.
Electronics
Engg.
OBC (1)
SC (1)
SC (1)
Specialisation
Radars / Microwaves / Antennas / EMI/EMC /
Microwave & RF Circuits / RF Communications
and Devices.
Unit Operations / Process Calculations /Control,
Chemical Reaction Engg / Computational
Chemical Engg / Chemical Thermodynamics /
Heat and Mass Transfer / Electro-chemical
Technology / Chemical reactor design
Thermal / Heat and Mass Transfer
Computational Materials Engg. / Physical
Metallurgy / Mechanical Metallurgy / Process
Metallurgy/Welding Engg/Tech/High Temperature
Alloys.
Aircraft / Rockets/ Missiles/ Air breathing
propulsion
Signal Theory / Stochastic Process / Discrete
Time Signal Processing / Adaptive Signal
Processing Techniques / Detection & Estimation
Theory.
Minimum Qualifications for Appointment will be as under:S.No
(a)
Post & No of
vacancies &
Reservation,
if any
Professor,
Dept. of
Electronics
Engg.
[UR – 01]
Prescribed Qualifications & Experience
(i) Essential:
A Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in
Electronics Engg., / Tech. [Radars / Microwaves / Antennas / EMI/EMC /
Microwave & RF Circuits / RF Communications and Devices], and
experience of ten years in teaching, research and / or industry, out of which at
least five years at the level of Assistant Professor, Reader or equivalent grade.
OR
(ii)
In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the
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1. First Class M. Tech in Electronics
2. Significant professional work which can be recognized as equivalent to a
Ph.D. Degree in appropriate branch of Engg., & Tech., and industrial / R&D /
professional experience of ten years, out of which at least five years at a
senior level of Assistant Professor / Reader or equivalent, provided that the
recognition for significant professional shall be valid only if the same is
recommended unanimously by a 3-Member Committee of Experts appointed
by the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
(iii) Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered
desirable:
(b)
Associate
Professor,
Dept of
Applied
Chemistry
[OBC-01]
1. Teaching, research, industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed
organization;
2. Published work, such as research papers, patents filed / obtained, books,
and / or technical reports;
3. Experience of guiding project work / dissertation of PG / Research Students
or supervising R&D projects in industry;
4. Demonstrated leadership in planning and organizing academic, research,
industrial and / or professional activities; and
5. Capacity to undertake / lead sponsored R&D, consultancy and related
activities.
(i)
Essential: A Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s and
M.Tech./M.E. Degree in Chemical Engg / Technology [Unit Operations /
Process Calculations/Control / Chemical Reaction Engg / Computational
Chemical Engg / Chemical Thermodynamics / Heat and Mass Transfer /
Electro-chemical Technology / Chemical reactor design], experience of
eight years in teaching, research and / or industry at the level of Lecturer or
equivalent grade, excluding period spent on obtaining the research degree.
OR
(ii) In the event the candidate is from industry / R&D and the profession, the
following shall constitute as essential:
1. First Class Master’s Degree in Chemical Engg., / Technology
2. Significant professional work which can be recognized as equivalent to a
Ph.D. Degree in Chemical Engg., & Tech., and industrial / professional
experience of eight years in a position equivalent to the level of Lecturer,
provided that the recognition for significant professional shall be valid only if
the same is recommended unanimously by a 3-Member Committee of Experts
appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
(iii) Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered
desirable:
1. Teaching, research, industrial / R&D and / or professional experience in a
reputed organization;
2. Published work viz., research papers, patents filed / obtained, books, and /
or technical reports;
3. Experience of guiding project work / dissertation of PG / Research Students
or supervising R&D projects in industry.
(c)
Assistant
Professor,
Dept of
Mechanical
Engg.
[ST-01]
(i) Essential:
A Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in
Mechanical Engg [Thermal / Heat and Mass Transfer as specialisation] with
THREE years’ post-PhD experience in R&D / Academics / Industry.
(ii) Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered
desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed
organization;
2. Published work viz., research papers, patents filed / obtained, books and or
technical report
3. Experience of guiding the project work / dissertation of PG / Research
students or supervising R&D Projects in industry.
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(d)
(e)
Assistant
Professor,
Dept of
Materials
Engg.
(i) Essential: A Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degree in Metallurgy / Materials Engg [Computational Materials Engg /
Physical Metallurgy/ Mechanical Metallurgy/ Process Metallurgy/ Welding
Engg as specialisation] with THREE years’ post-PhD experience in R&D /
Academics / Industry.
[SC – 01]
(ii) Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered
desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed
organization;
2. Published work viz., such as research papers, patents filed / obtained,
books and or technical report
3. Experience of guiding the project work / dissertation of PG / Research
students or supervising R&D Projects in industry.
(i) Essential: A Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engg [Aircraft/Rockets/Missiles and Air
breathing propulsion as specialisation] with THREE years’ post-PhD
experience in R&D / Academics / Industry.
Assistant
Professor,
Dept of
Aerospace
Engg.
[OBC - 01]
(f)
Assistant
Professor,
Dept of
Electronics
Engg.
[SC – 01]
(ii) Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered
desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed
organization;
2. Published work viz., such as research papers, patents filed / obtained,
books and or technical report
3. Experience of guiding the project work / dissertation of PG / Research
students or supervising R&D Projects in industry.
(i) Essential: A Ph.D. Degree with First Class at Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degree in Electronics Engg [Signal Theory / Stochastic Process / Discrete
Time Signal Processing / Adaptive Signal Processing Techniques /
Detection & Estimation Theory as specialisation] with THREE years’ postPhD experience in R&D / Academics / Industry.
(ii) Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered
desirable:
1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed
organization;
2. Published work viz., research papers, patents filed / obtained, books and or
technical report
3. Experience of guiding the project work / dissertation of PG / Research
students or supervising R&D Projects in industry.
Notes:
a) If Class or Division is not declared at the Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree level, an aggregate of not
less than 60% or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is to be considered as equivalent
to First Class;
b) In respect of CGPA awarded to the candidates on a 10-Point Scale, the following Table of
equivalence shall be followed for determining the percentage of marks obtained by them:
CGPA
8.25
7.75
7.25
6.75
6.25
5.
Percentage of Marks
75
70
65
60
55
SCALE OF PAY:
Professor
PB-4, ` 37,400 - 67,000
Associate Professor
PB-4, ` 37,400 - 67,000
Assistant Professor
PB-3, ` 15,600 - 39,100
AGP 10,000/- + Other allowances as admissible
to DIAT (DU) employees.
AGP 9,000/- + Other allowances as admissible
to DIAT (DU) employees.
AGP 6,000/- + Other allowances as admissible
to DIAT (DU) employees.
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6.
APPLICATION FEE. An application fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) (no
application fee for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates) is payable separately for each
post which should be ONLY in the form of crossed DD drawn in favour of “Vice Chancellor,
D.I.A.T.(DU), PUNE”, payable at State Bank of India, Girinagar Branch (Code 02155), PUNE411025, duly enclosed along with the application may be sent to “Joint Registrar (Admin), Defence
Institute of Advanced Technology (A Deemed to be University), Girinagar, Pune-411025.
7.
HOW TO APPLY. The Application Form with the prescribed application fee, recent passport
size photograph (affix) and proof of educational qualifications including Ph. D. indicating the year of
obtaining the degree, list of publications (with reprints of the best papers), API details and supporting
documents, teaching/research experience, date of birth etc, and other testimonials in support of
experience etc. should be sent in a sealed envelope super-scribed “Application for the post of
_______________ IN THE DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE OF ____________________ against Advt.
No.01/FP/2016 to the “Joint Registrar (Admin), Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
(Deemed to be University), Girinagar, Pune-411025 [Academic Performance Indicator (API) Score
sheet (Category-III) is required only for Professor & Associate Professor positions] The last date for
receipt of applications is 27/04/2016. Applications received after the last date will not be considered.
8.
GENERAL CONDITIONS/INFORMATION:
(i) As per UGC regulations 2010, candidates for faculty positions should fulfil the minimum
score requirement under the API scoring system. Please read the instructions given in UGC
regulations 2010 before calculating API score. Only that API scores which have been accrued
after 01st January 2006 will be taken into consideration. Candidates for Professor and
Associate Professor positions are required to fill in the API score sheet (Category III) attached
to the application form. Only those fulfil the API criteria will be considered for interview
(Professor and Associate Professor only).
(ii)
Incomplete applications will not be entertained by the Institute.
(iii) The Institute reserves the right to consider and to fill positions in any of the above
Specialization(s)/Department(s).
(iv) The Institute reserves the right not to fill up any or all the positions advertised in case of
non-availability of suitable candidates.
(v) Candidates applying for more than one post should submit separate application form for
each post. The application(s) should be accompanied by separate Demand Draft(s). Not
applicable for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
(vi) Reservation policy for SC, ST, and OBC etc will be applicable as per UGC norms/Govt. of
India rules, as amended from time to time. For availing Reservation/Age relaxation, the
Category (for SC/ST) and OBC(Non Creamy Layer) certificates must be submitted in the
prescribed format along with the application and should indicate whether the candidate would
like to be considered under the same. Women and PWD candidates are encouraged to
apply.
(vii) Reservation for Persons with Disabilities [PWD] shall be applicable as per Govt of India
rules subject to producing the Disability Certificate on the prescribed format issued by the
Competent Medical Board.
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(viii)
Age limit (Preferable).
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
50 Years
45 Years
40 Years
(ix)
The date for determining the upper age limit, qualification and / or experience shall be
the closing date for receipt of application i.e. 27/04/2016.
(x)
Mere fulfilment of the above-mentioned qualifications/ experience etc., does not entitle
a candidate to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to
an advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all
the candidates. The Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to
a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than that of the
minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Candidates should, therefore, furnish proof of all
the qualifications and experience possessed in the relevant field, over and above the minimum
qualifications prescribed.
(xi)
Candidates who are presently employed should submit their applications through
proper channel only or else, they should produce NOC from employer at the time of interview..
(xii)
Relaxation in age, over and above the stipulated limit, educational qualification and/or
experience may be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious candidates with the
approval of the Competent Authority.
(xiii) Reimbursement of travel expenses will be limited to 2nd AC rail fare by the shortest
route to the candidate invited for interview and meeting all qualifying criteria.
(xiv) Application once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fee once paid will NOT
be refunded on any count nor can it be held in reserve for any other recruitment or selection
cycle/process.
(xv)
NO INTERIM INQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
Candidates are advised to check the DIAT (DU) Website www.diat.ac.in for related information
from time to time.
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