Distributed Systems - Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Job Overview
Tulas Institute’s Department of Computer Science & Engineering invites applications for the position of PROFESSOR - Distributed Systems. The department has earned a reputation for strong research output in scalable computing and parallel architectures. Faculty here regularly publish in IEEE and ACM journals while maintaining active collaborations with DRDO and other national labs in Dehradun. The university provides state-of-the-art lab facilities, including a dedicated Distributed Systems lab with high-end servers and cloud testbeds.
What You Will Do
Teach advanced courses such as Distributed Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Frameworks at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The PROFESSOR Distributed Systems vacancy in Dehradun involves designing curricula aligned with emerging trends like edge computing and microservices. Curriculum development for new electives in Blockchain-based distributed ledgers is part of the role.
Lead funded research projects in areas like fault-tolerant consensus algorithms and container orchestration frameworks. Publish regularly in Q1 journals and present findings at national conferences such as the Indian Conference on Distributed Computing. Secure external funding through agencies like SERB and DST to support doctoral scholars and lab upgrades.
Supervise Ph.D. students from the first semester itself, guiding literature reviews, experiment design, and thesis writing. The Distributed Systems Faculty Recruitment in Uttarakhand emphasizes guiding students toward publishable, high-impact work. External thesis evaluation for universities across North India is a recurring responsibility.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Computer Science with specialization in Distributed Systems or closely related areas is mandatory. Candidates must have completed the degree from a recognized university as per UGC norms. Post-doctoral research or industry experience in cloud-native systems will be strongly preferred.
For the Assistant Professor component within the role, UGC-NET with JRF or CSIR-NET in Computer Science is acceptable if the PhD is not yet completed. A minimum of six years of full-time teaching and research experience at the level of Associate Professor or equivalent is required. Publications in Scopus/WoS-indexed journals demonstrate sustained academic contribution.
Research & Publications
Tulas Institute encourages collaborative projects with industry partners in Dehradun’s IT corridor, especially on real-time analytics and IoT platforms. Funding opportunities exist through national programs like IMPRINT and MeitY grants focused on smart infrastructure. Faculty are expected to submit proposals annually to maintain research momentum.
Regular journal publications in IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems or Elsevier’s Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing are standard expectations. Conference proceedings at venues like ICDCN and CLOUDCOM are encouraged to broaden academic visibility. The PROFESSOR Distributed Systems Position in Dehradun, Uttarakhand requires at least three publications in the last five years.
Research Leadership
Guide doctoral candidates from proposal stage to viva voce, ensuring timely progress and adherence to ethical guidelines. Thesis evaluation panels for external universities in Uttarakhand and neighboring states are part of the role. Mentoring junior faculty in grant writing and laboratory management is expected.
The University PROFESSOR Distributed Systems Opening includes serving on doctoral committees and contributing to university-level research policy. Reviewing papers for international journals and national conferences adds to the academic service component. Active participation in Ph.D. admission interviews ensures alignment with departmental research priorities.
Perks and Pay
The university offers a consolidated monthly salary between Rs.70,000 and Rs.120,000 as per UGC norms for Professor positions. Additional research grants up to Rs.5 lakh per project are available for approved proposals. Accommodation on campus or a house rent allowance is provided depending on availability.
Professional development support includes funding for attending international conferences and short-term courses. Tulas Institute provides subsidized meals at the campus cafeteria and access to recreational facilities. Medical insurance coverage is extended to the entire family under the university’s group health scheme.
The role at Tulas Institute is designed for scholars who wish to combine rigorous teaching with impactful research in distributed systems. Contributions to both curriculum innovation and sponsored projects are valued equally. This PROFESSOR Job in Dehradun, Uttarakhand offers an environment where academic freedom meets institutional support.