The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram is inviting applications for the esteemed position of Director, offering an attractive monthly salary of Rs 2,25,000. This coveted position comes with significant responsibilities and seeks candidates with distinguished academic records and extensive experience in teaching and research.

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online by visiting the official website- www.nitco-uncil.org.in. Candidates must note that the registration last date for the post is March 3, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must possess a PhD and hold first-class degrees at the Bachelor's and Master's levels in any scientific discipline, with a particular emphasis on pure science.


• Eminent individuals with a minimum of 15 years of teaching/research experience, including 10 years at the Professor level or higher, are eligible to apply.


• Applicants should be below 65 years of age as of the last application date.

The selected candidate will receive an attractive salary of Rs 2,25,000 per month but is also expected to demonstrate proven administrative, teaching, and research skills. Leadership qualities are deemed essential for this role, emphasizing the need for visionary individuals to lead the institute toward greater heights.

A notification on the Ministry of Education's website highlights the importance of careful submission, as applications cannot be altered or resubmitted once submitted.

Candidates must visit the official website to get further details and detailed eligibility criteria- www.nitco-uncil.org.in