Database Management System - Professor Vacancy in Rahe, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Cambridge institute of technology
Full Time
Job Description
PROFESSOR - Database Management System in Ranchi, Jharkhand | University Recruitment
About This Role
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Cambridge Institute Of Technology is seeking a Professor specializing in Database Management System for its Rahe campus. The department enjoys a strong research reputation in data engineering, big data analytics, and cloud databases. Faculty members here regularly publish in SCOPUS-indexed journals and collaborate with industries in Ranchi and beyond.
Cambridge Institute Of Technology encourages interdisciplinary research that bridges database theory with real-world applications in Jharkhand’s growing IT sector.
What You Will Do
Teach advanced courses in Database Management System at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including NoSQL, data warehousing, and distributed databases. Lead curriculum design and update syllabi in line with UGC and AICTE norms to ensure industry alignment.
Engage in high-impact research in database systems, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and present findings at national and international conferences. Secure external funding from agencies like SERB, DST, or private partners to support student projects and labs.
Guide doctoral students in their Ph.D. research, assist in thesis writing, and coordinate viva examinations. Mentor young faculty and supervise project teams working on database optimization and AI-driven query processing.
Eligibility Criteria
A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field is mandatory. Post-doctoral research experience is highly preferred, especially in database architecture or data science.
For candidates without a Ph.D., UGC-NET with JRF or equivalent qualification like CSIR-NET or GATE with research publications may be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor level initially.
UGC norms for direct recruitment to the Professor position require a minimum of five years of teaching and research experience in a university or reputed institution.
Research Opportunities
Cambridge Institute Of Technology offers access to high-performance computing clusters and cloud platforms for database research. Collaborative projects with Tata Steel, HEC Ranchi, and local IT firms provide real-world datasets and deployment opportunities.
Funding support is available through internal seed grants and external schemes such as IMPRINT and UGC-MRP. Faculty can apply for travel grants to present papers at international conferences in the US, Europe, or Asia.
Opportunities exist to lead sponsored research in database security, blockchain-based ledgers, and AI-driven indexing for regional languages like Hindi and Santhali.
Ph.D. Supervision
As a Professor, you will supervise 4–6 doctoral scholars at any given time, guiding them from proposal stage to thesis submission. You will also serve as an external examiner for Ph.D. vivas at other universities across Jharkhand.
Regular participation in doctoral committees and thesis evaluation panels is expected. Cambridge Institute Of Technology supports Ph.D. scholars with stipends and conference participation support.
What You Get
The monthly salary for this Professor position ranges between Rs.60,000 and Rs.90,000, as per UGC pay scales and revised pay commission norms. Additional research grants of up to Rs.3,00,000 per annum are available for approved projects.
Other benefits include subsidized campus housing, medical insurance, and professional development allowances for attending workshops or certification courses in cloud databases and AI tools.
Faculty members at Cambridge Institute Of Technology enjoy autonomy in research direction while contributing to the institute’s vision of becoming a center of excellence in data engineering in Eastern India.
About This Role
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Cambridge Institute Of Technology is seeking a Professor specializing in Database Management System for its Rahe campus. The department enjoys a strong research reputation in data engineering, big data analytics, and cloud databases. Faculty members here regularly publish in SCOPUS-indexed journals and collaborate with industries in Ranchi and beyond.
Cambridge Institute Of Technology encourages interdisciplinary research that bridges database theory with real-world applications in Jharkhand’s growing IT sector.
What You Will Do
Teach advanced courses in Database Management System at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including NoSQL, data warehousing, and distributed databases. Lead curriculum design and update syllabi in line with UGC and AICTE norms to ensure industry alignment.
Engage in high-impact research in database systems, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and present findings at national and international conferences. Secure external funding from agencies like SERB, DST, or private partners to support student projects and labs.
Guide doctoral students in their Ph.D. research, assist in thesis writing, and coordinate viva examinations. Mentor young faculty and supervise project teams working on database optimization and AI-driven query processing.
Eligibility Criteria
A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field is mandatory. Post-doctoral research experience is highly preferred, especially in database architecture or data science.
For candidates without a Ph.D., UGC-NET with JRF or equivalent qualification like CSIR-NET or GATE with research publications may be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor level initially.
UGC norms for direct recruitment to the Professor position require a minimum of five years of teaching and research experience in a university or reputed institution.
Research Opportunities
Cambridge Institute Of Technology offers access to high-performance computing clusters and cloud platforms for database research. Collaborative projects with Tata Steel, HEC Ranchi, and local IT firms provide real-world datasets and deployment opportunities.
Funding support is available through internal seed grants and external schemes such as IMPRINT and UGC-MRP. Faculty can apply for travel grants to present papers at international conferences in the US, Europe, or Asia.
Opportunities exist to lead sponsored research in database security, blockchain-based ledgers, and AI-driven indexing for regional languages like Hindi and Santhali.
Ph.D. Supervision
As a Professor, you will supervise 4–6 doctoral scholars at any given time, guiding them from proposal stage to thesis submission. You will also serve as an external examiner for Ph.D. vivas at other universities across Jharkhand.
Regular participation in doctoral committees and thesis evaluation panels is expected. Cambridge Institute Of Technology supports Ph.D. scholars with stipends and conference participation support.
What You Get
The monthly salary for this Professor position ranges between Rs.60,000 and Rs.90,000, as per UGC pay scales and revised pay commission norms. Additional research grants of up to Rs.3,00,000 per annum are available for approved projects.
Other benefits include subsidized campus housing, medical insurance, and professional development allowances for attending workshops or certification courses in cloud databases and AI tools.
Faculty members at Cambridge Institute Of Technology enjoy autonomy in research direction while contributing to the institute’s vision of becoming a center of excellence in data engineering in Eastern India.
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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