Thermodynamics - Assistant Professor Vacancy in Rahe, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Cambridge institute of technology
Full Time
Job Description
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Thermodynamics in Ranchi, Jharkhand | University Recruitment
About This Role
Cambridge Institute Of Technology is expanding its Department of Mechanical Engineering with a new ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in Thermodynamics. The department holds a strong research reputation in energy systems, heat transfer and sustainable thermal technologies. Current faculty are engaged in funded projects with industries around Ranchi and Delhi-NCR, making this a dynamic place for academics who want to teach and innovate.
Candidates should be ready to contribute to ongoing research on waste-heat recovery, solar thermal storage and computational fluid dynamics applied to industrial problems in Jharkhand. The institute regularly hosts national seminars on renewable energy, giving faculty a platform to showcase their work.
Day-to-Day Duties
The Thermodynamics ASSISTANT PROFESSOR will deliver core and elective courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Advanced Thermal Systems. Lesson planning, lecture delivery and continuous assessment are part of the weekly schedule.
The role includes supervising B.Tech and M.Tech project students, guiding their experimental work in the department’s thermal lab equipped with calorimeters, heat exchangers and data acquisition systems. Faculty are expected to set up and run lab experiments that align with current industry standards in Ranchi’s growing manufacturing sector.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Thermodynamics Vacancy in Ranchi requires active participation in curriculum review, syllabus design and outcome-based education mapping. The institute encourages faculty to embed sustainability themes into every course, reflecting Cambridge Institute Of Technology’s green campus initiative.
Eligibility Criteria
For the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Thermodynamics Position in Ranchi, Jharkhand, a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermodynamics is mandatory. Candidates who have completed post-doctoral research will receive preference, especially those with experience in funded projects.
If the Ph.D. is not yet awarded, UGC-NET with JRF or CSIR-NET qualification is acceptable as per UGC norms for direct recruitment to the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR role. A minimum of one year of teaching or industry experience in thermal engineering is required.
Preference will be given to candidates who have published in Scopus-indexed journals or presented at international conferences on energy conservation and thermal management. Familiarity with MOOC platforms and NPTEL resources is an added advantage.
Academic Projects
Cambridge Institute Of Technology actively pursues collaborative projects with NTPC, SAIL, Tata Steel and local MSMEs on energy audits and green manufacturing. The new faculty member will have opportunities to join these initiatives, contributing to proposal writing and project execution.
Funding avenues include SERB, DST and TEQIP grants, with institute support for seed money up to Rs.2 lakh for pilot studies. Faculty are encouraged to apply for these grants within the first year to establish their research group.
Thermodynamics Faculty Recruitment in Jharkhand emphasizes interdisciplinary projects, such as integrating solar thermal systems with industrial cooling towers. Regular journal publications in Elsevier, Taylor & Francis or ASME venues are expected as part of faculty accountability.
Ph.D. Supervision
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Thermodynamics Job in Ranchi will guide doctoral students registered under the institute’s Ph.D. programme in Mechanical Engineering. Initial supervision load is capped at two scholars, with gradual increase based on performance and research output.
Thesis evaluation duties include serving as internal examiner for Ph.D. vivas and external examiner for other universities. Faculty are also expected to participate in doctoral committees and provide research direction aligned with industry needs in Jharkhand.
Perks and Pay
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Thermodynamics Position in Ranchi, Jharkhand offers a monthly salary between Rs.30,000 and Rs.55,000 as per UGC scales, with annual increments based on performance. Additional research grants up to Rs.3 lakh per year are available for approved projects.
Cambridge Institute Of Technology provides furnished accommodation on campus for outstation faculty, along with subsidized transport between Ranchi city and Rahe campus. Medical coverage and group insurance are part of the benefits package.
Faculty are entitled to conference travel support once per year, subject to approval of the research committee. The institute also offers a one-time book grant of Rs.10,000 for updating laboratory manuals or writing monographs in Thermodynamics.
About This Role
Cambridge Institute Of Technology is expanding its Department of Mechanical Engineering with a new ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in Thermodynamics. The department holds a strong research reputation in energy systems, heat transfer and sustainable thermal technologies. Current faculty are engaged in funded projects with industries around Ranchi and Delhi-NCR, making this a dynamic place for academics who want to teach and innovate.
Candidates should be ready to contribute to ongoing research on waste-heat recovery, solar thermal storage and computational fluid dynamics applied to industrial problems in Jharkhand. The institute regularly hosts national seminars on renewable energy, giving faculty a platform to showcase their work.
Day-to-Day Duties
The Thermodynamics ASSISTANT PROFESSOR will deliver core and elective courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Advanced Thermal Systems. Lesson planning, lecture delivery and continuous assessment are part of the weekly schedule.
The role includes supervising B.Tech and M.Tech project students, guiding their experimental work in the department’s thermal lab equipped with calorimeters, heat exchangers and data acquisition systems. Faculty are expected to set up and run lab experiments that align with current industry standards in Ranchi’s growing manufacturing sector.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Thermodynamics Vacancy in Ranchi requires active participation in curriculum review, syllabus design and outcome-based education mapping. The institute encourages faculty to embed sustainability themes into every course, reflecting Cambridge Institute Of Technology’s green campus initiative.
Eligibility Criteria
For the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Thermodynamics Position in Ranchi, Jharkhand, a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermodynamics is mandatory. Candidates who have completed post-doctoral research will receive preference, especially those with experience in funded projects.
If the Ph.D. is not yet awarded, UGC-NET with JRF or CSIR-NET qualification is acceptable as per UGC norms for direct recruitment to the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR role. A minimum of one year of teaching or industry experience in thermal engineering is required.
Preference will be given to candidates who have published in Scopus-indexed journals or presented at international conferences on energy conservation and thermal management. Familiarity with MOOC platforms and NPTEL resources is an added advantage.
Academic Projects
Cambridge Institute Of Technology actively pursues collaborative projects with NTPC, SAIL, Tata Steel and local MSMEs on energy audits and green manufacturing. The new faculty member will have opportunities to join these initiatives, contributing to proposal writing and project execution.
Funding avenues include SERB, DST and TEQIP grants, with institute support for seed money up to Rs.2 lakh for pilot studies. Faculty are encouraged to apply for these grants within the first year to establish their research group.
Thermodynamics Faculty Recruitment in Jharkhand emphasizes interdisciplinary projects, such as integrating solar thermal systems with industrial cooling towers. Regular journal publications in Elsevier, Taylor & Francis or ASME venues are expected as part of faculty accountability.
Ph.D. Supervision
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Thermodynamics Job in Ranchi will guide doctoral students registered under the institute’s Ph.D. programme in Mechanical Engineering. Initial supervision load is capped at two scholars, with gradual increase based on performance and research output.
Thesis evaluation duties include serving as internal examiner for Ph.D. vivas and external examiner for other universities. Faculty are also expected to participate in doctoral committees and provide research direction aligned with industry needs in Jharkhand.
Perks and Pay
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Thermodynamics Position in Ranchi, Jharkhand offers a monthly salary between Rs.30,000 and Rs.55,000 as per UGC scales, with annual increments based on performance. Additional research grants up to Rs.3 lakh per year are available for approved projects.
Cambridge Institute Of Technology provides furnished accommodation on campus for outstation faculty, along with subsidized transport between Ranchi city and Rahe campus. Medical coverage and group insurance are part of the benefits package.
Faculty are entitled to conference travel support once per year, subject to approval of the research committee. The institute also offers a one-time book grant of Rs.10,000 for updating laboratory manuals or writing monographs in Thermodynamics.
About School
Cambridge Institute of Technology has a rich history in the beautiful city of Ranchi, and we're proud to say that we've been a part of this vibrant community for over two decades. Established in 2001 by the visionary Late Dr. Bahadur Singh, a renowned educationist and social reformer, our institution has grown from a humble beginnings to become one of the premier engineering institutes in the country. We've always been driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to nurture young...
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