Natural Language Processing - Associate Professor Vacancy in Guhwati, Assam
The Assam Royal Global University
Full Time
Job Description
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Natural Language Processing in Guhwati, Assam | University Recruitment
Job Overview
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Assam Royal Global University invites applications for the ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Natural Language Processing position in Guhwati, Assam. The department enjoys a strong research reputation in NLP applications for regional languages, with ongoing collaborations with IITs and IIITs across India. The university provides a vibrant academic ecosystem that supports interdisciplinary research and innovation in computational linguistics.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Natural Language Processing Vacancy in Guhwati reflects the growing demand for advanced NLP expertise in Northeast India. The position is designed for scholars who can contribute to both teaching excellence and cutting-edge research in machine translation, sentiment analysis, and AI-driven language models.
Day-to-Day Duties
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Natural Language Processing, including advanced electives such as Deep Learning for NLP and Multilingual Information Systems. Curriculum design and delivery must align with UGC norms and industry standards.
Engage in sponsored research projects under DST, MeitY, or corporate partners, focusing on NLP applications relevant to Assamese, Bodo, and other regional languages. The Assam Royal Global University encourages translational research with local impact.
Publish high-quality research papers in Scopus/WoS indexed journals and present findings at national and international conferences. Active participation in peer review and editorial roles is highly valued.
Supervise M.Tech and Ph.D. scholars in their thesis work, guiding them through data annotation, model training, and evaluation stages. Regular progress reviews and domain-specific mentorship are expected.
Develop open-source NLP tools and datasets for low-resource Indian languages, contributing to the university’s open science initiatives. Community engagement through workshops and hackathons is encouraged.
Who Can Apply
A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a closely related field is mandatory for this ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Natural Language Processing Position in Guhwati, Assam. Candidates with post-doctoral experience or industry exposure in NLP will be given preference.
Candidates must have qualified UGC-NET with JRF or hold a Ph.D. degree to be eligible. The Assam Royal Global University follows UGC regulations strictly for faculty appointments.
A minimum of 3 years of teaching and research experience in NLP is required. Experience in guiding doctoral students or leading funded projects will strengthen the application.
Research & Publications
The university offers seed grants and matching funds for high-impact NLP research. Collaborations with government agencies and tech firms provide additional funding avenues for applied projects.
Publish regularly in journals such as IEEE/ACM Transactions on Speech and Language Processing, ACL Anthology, or regional language technology journals. Conference participation in ACL, EMNLP, or COLING is strongly encouraged.
Engage in collaborative projects with departments of Linguistics, Electronics, and Social Sciences to explore NLP applications in healthcare, education, and governance. Interdisciplinary synergy is a key focus.
Ph.D. Supervision
Guide doctoral students in defining research problems, conducting literature reviews, and designing experiments. The Assam Royal Global University supports Ph.D. scholars with dedicated lab access and computational resources.
Serve on thesis evaluation committees for external Ph.D. candidates. Participation in doctoral colloquia and research seminars is part of the academic responsibility.
Maintain an active research group with weekly progress presentations and peer feedback sessions. Supervision extends beyond thesis writing to career mentorship and publication strategy.
What You Get
The salary for this ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Natural Language Processing Vacancy in Guhwati ranges from Rs.55,000 to Rs.80,000 per month, as per UGC norms. Additional research incentives and travel grants are available based on performance.
Faculty housing, medical coverage, and professional development funds are provided. The Assam Royal Global University supports sabbaticals and international collaborations for meritorious scholars.
Access to high-performance computing clusters and NLP toolkits is included. The university library subscribes to major digital repositories for seamless research access.
Job Overview
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Assam Royal Global University invites applications for the ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Natural Language Processing position in Guhwati, Assam. The department enjoys a strong research reputation in NLP applications for regional languages, with ongoing collaborations with IITs and IIITs across India. The university provides a vibrant academic ecosystem that supports interdisciplinary research and innovation in computational linguistics.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Natural Language Processing Vacancy in Guhwati reflects the growing demand for advanced NLP expertise in Northeast India. The position is designed for scholars who can contribute to both teaching excellence and cutting-edge research in machine translation, sentiment analysis, and AI-driven language models.
Day-to-Day Duties
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Natural Language Processing, including advanced electives such as Deep Learning for NLP and Multilingual Information Systems. Curriculum design and delivery must align with UGC norms and industry standards.
Engage in sponsored research projects under DST, MeitY, or corporate partners, focusing on NLP applications relevant to Assamese, Bodo, and other regional languages. The Assam Royal Global University encourages translational research with local impact.
Publish high-quality research papers in Scopus/WoS indexed journals and present findings at national and international conferences. Active participation in peer review and editorial roles is highly valued.
Supervise M.Tech and Ph.D. scholars in their thesis work, guiding them through data annotation, model training, and evaluation stages. Regular progress reviews and domain-specific mentorship are expected.
Develop open-source NLP tools and datasets for low-resource Indian languages, contributing to the university’s open science initiatives. Community engagement through workshops and hackathons is encouraged.
Who Can Apply
A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a closely related field is mandatory for this ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Natural Language Processing Position in Guhwati, Assam. Candidates with post-doctoral experience or industry exposure in NLP will be given preference.
Candidates must have qualified UGC-NET with JRF or hold a Ph.D. degree to be eligible. The Assam Royal Global University follows UGC regulations strictly for faculty appointments.
A minimum of 3 years of teaching and research experience in NLP is required. Experience in guiding doctoral students or leading funded projects will strengthen the application.
Research & Publications
The university offers seed grants and matching funds for high-impact NLP research. Collaborations with government agencies and tech firms provide additional funding avenues for applied projects.
Publish regularly in journals such as IEEE/ACM Transactions on Speech and Language Processing, ACL Anthology, or regional language technology journals. Conference participation in ACL, EMNLP, or COLING is strongly encouraged.
Engage in collaborative projects with departments of Linguistics, Electronics, and Social Sciences to explore NLP applications in healthcare, education, and governance. Interdisciplinary synergy is a key focus.
Ph.D. Supervision
Guide doctoral students in defining research problems, conducting literature reviews, and designing experiments. The Assam Royal Global University supports Ph.D. scholars with dedicated lab access and computational resources.
Serve on thesis evaluation committees for external Ph.D. candidates. Participation in doctoral colloquia and research seminars is part of the academic responsibility.
Maintain an active research group with weekly progress presentations and peer feedback sessions. Supervision extends beyond thesis writing to career mentorship and publication strategy.
What You Get
The salary for this ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Natural Language Processing Vacancy in Guhwati ranges from Rs.55,000 to Rs.80,000 per month, as per UGC norms. Additional research incentives and travel grants are available based on performance.
Faculty housing, medical coverage, and professional development funds are provided. The Assam Royal Global University supports sabbaticals and international collaborations for meritorious scholars.
Access to high-performance computing clusters and NLP toolkits is included. The university library subscribes to major digital repositories for seamless research access.
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