Communication Systems - Assistant Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Job Overview
Tulas Institute’s Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is recognized for its strong research base in Communication Systems. The department offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs and has active collaborations with industries in the Himalayan region. Recent projects funded by UGC and DST focus on 5G technologies, IoT-based communication, and wireless sensor networks.
The faculty team publishes regularly in IEEE and Elsevier journals, presenting at national and international conferences. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in Communication Systems will contribute to curriculum development and guide students in emerging areas like cognitive radio and VLSI communication.
Day-to-Day Duties
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, and Wireless Networks. Prepare lecture notes, lab manuals, and e-content aligned with UGC norms.
Conduct laboratory sessions on FPGA-based communication systems and MATLAB simulations for real-time signal processing. Supervise B.Tech and M.Tech project work in areas such as MIMO systems and optical fiber communication.
Engage in sponsored research projects under DST or UGC schemes relevant to communication technologies. Publish findings in Scopus-indexed journals and present at regional or national conferences.
Contribute to curriculum design and revision for B.Tech ECE and M.Tech Communication Systems programs. Organize workshops and short-term courses on IoT and 5G with industry partners in Dehradun.
Maintain industry linkages to facilitate internships and placement for students. Guide students in participating in national-level competitions like Smart India Hackathon.
Coordinate departmental events such as seminars and guest lectures by experts from ISRO or DRDO. Participate in academic audits and NAAC accreditation processes.
Contribute to university committees on research, innovation, and student welfare. Mentor students for higher studies and competitive exams like GATE and NET.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Communication Systems from a recognized university is mandatory. Candidates with post-doctoral research or industry experience in wireless communication will be preferred.
If Ph.D. is not completed, UGC-NET with JRF or CSIR-NET qualification is required as per UGC norms for Assistant Professor positions. Minimum one year of teaching or research experience in Communication Systems is necessary.
Proficiency in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and FPGA tools is essential for lab-based instruction. Familiarity with LaTeX for research paper writing and NS-2/NS-3 for network simulation is desirable.
Research & Publications
Tulas Institute encourages collaborative research with universities in Dehradun and Rishikesh. Faculty members can apply for seed grants under the institute’s internal funding scheme.
Opportunities exist to lead projects on low-power communication devices for Himalayan terrain applications. Publications in IEEE Transactions on Communications or IET Communications are strongly encouraged.
The university library provides access to IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, and SpringerLink. Faculty can avail APC support for open-access publications in reputed journals.
Ph.D. Supervision
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR will guide doctoral students in their thesis work on topics like mmWave communication or energy-efficient protocols. Thesis evaluation and viva voce conduction will be part of the academic responsibilities.
Assist in organizing Ph.D. colloquia and research symposia at the university level. Collaborate with external experts for joint supervision and co-guide interdisciplinary projects.
Salary and Benefits
Salary for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in Communication Systems ranges from Rs.40,000 to Rs.55,000 per month as per UGC norms. Research incentives are provided for publications in Scopus/WoS journals.
Contributing faculty may receive additional grants for attending conferences abroad. Housing assistance and medical benefits are available as per university policy.
Professional development support includes reimbursement for short courses and certifications in emerging technologies. Faculty are encouraged to apply for government research grants and innovation funds.