Job Opening @IISc Mechanical

Faculty Hiring Update

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at IISc, Bangalore is among the leading departments around the country, attracting exceptional faculty and outstanding students. Our postgraduate programs prepare the next generation of engineers, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs, with alumni serving as faculty at premier institutions in India and abroad, scientists in leading R&D labs, industry leaders, and founders of successful start-ups.

With enthusiastic students and inspired faculty, our department is committed to excellence in research and teaching, advancing technological progress, embracing diversity, and addressing grand challenges in service of society.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              We are inviting applications from bright and motivated young faculty in all areas of Mechanical Engineering. Our hiring will place particular emphasis on candidates with expertise in the fundamental areas of Robotics and controls, Design, optimization, and systems, Thermal systems, Experimental mechanics, and Data-driven and computational mechanics. We also strongly encourage applications from researchers whose work focuses on societal challenges in the areas of Health, Medical devices & Rehabilitation Engineering, Manufacturing, Security and Defence, Space Technologies, and Mobility.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Applications are accepted year-round through the online portal (https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/frp/ ). The deadline for applications for this current round is October 1st , 2025. Queries may be addressed to the Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering (chair.me@iisc.ac.in ).