Big Data Analytics - Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Job Overview
Tulas Institute’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering houses a growing Centre of Excellence in Big Data Analytics. The department is recognized for its research output in scalable data processing, machine learning applications, and industry-academia collaborations. Faculty here contribute to national projects under the Digital India initiative and publish regularly in Scopus-indexed journals.
What You Will Do
Teach advanced courses such as Distributed Data Systems, Machine Learning for Big Data, and Cloud-based Analytics to postgraduate students at Tulas Institute. Develop and revise curricula aligned with UGC model syllabi and emerging industry standards in Dehradun.
Lead sponsored research projects in collaboration with local tech firms and government agencies on smart-city datasets and healthcare analytics. Publish findings in high-impact journals indexed in SCI/Scopus.
Guide doctoral students in their thesis work, set milestones, and conduct periodic reviews within the university’s research governance framework.
Organize workshops and guest lectures by industry experts to bridge the gap between classroom learning and field requirements in Uttarakhand.
Participate in curriculum design committees for new M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes in Data Science at Tulas Institute.
Engage with alumni networks to secure internships and project placements for students in Dehradun’s IT sector.
Present research outcomes at national and international conferences, including those organized by IEEE and ACM chapters in India.
Mentor junior faculty and co-supervise interdisciplinary projects with departments such as Mathematics and Electronics.
Contribute to institutional accreditations by maintaining updated records of research grants, patents, and publications.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field from a recognized Indian university or foreign institution of equivalent standing. Post-doctoral research or industry experience in Big Data Analytics will be preferred.
UGC-NET with JRF qualification or equivalent SET/SLET score as per UGC regulations for direct recruitment to the Professor position at Tulas Institute.
Minimum six years of teaching and research experience in a university or reputed R&D organization, with at least three years at the Associate Professor level.
Demonstrated expertise through publications in Scopus-indexed journals and funded projects in scalable data systems or analytics.
Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java, and familiarity with Hadoop, Spark, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Research Opportunities
Tulas Institute offers seed grants up to Rs. 5 lakh for exploratory Big Data projects and seed funding for proof-of-concept development. Faculty can apply for SERB Core Research Grants and DST’s Inspire Faculty Fellowships.
Collaborative opportunities exist with the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing in Dehradun for geospatial Big Data analysis and with local hospitals for clinical data mining projects.
The university maintains subscription to IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, and SpringerLink, ensuring access to latest research in Big Data Analytics.
Regular workshops on grant writing and paper submission are conducted by the Tulas Institute Research Council to support faculty in securing external funding.
Ph.D. Supervision
As a Professor at Tulas Institute, you will guide a minimum of three doctoral students through their thesis journey from proposal stage to final defense.
Serve on Doctoral Advisory Committees for students across departments when Big Data intersects with their research domains.
Evaluate Ph.D. theses for other universities and act as external examiner for viva voce examinations in Uttarakhand and beyond.
Participate in the university’s plagiarism review process using Turnitin and other authenticated tools to ensure academic integrity.
Salary and Benefits
The monthly consolidated salary for the Professor position ranges from Rs.70,000 to Rs.120,000 based on qualifications and experience, as per UGC norms. Additional research incentives are provided for publications in SCI/Scopus journals.
Tulas Institute offers reimbursement for attending national and international conferences subject to approval and availability of funds.
Faculty members receive comprehensive medical insurance coverage for self and dependents under the university’s group health scheme.