[ecrea] Social Science Faculty Positions in Centre for IT & Society at IIIT-Delhi

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*_Social Science Faculty Positions in Centre for IT & Society at 
IIIT-Delhi_*

*_About IIIT-Delhi_*

IIIT-Delhi (Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, 
www.iiitd.ac.in <http://www.iiitd.ac.in>) is an Autonomous Institute 
created by Govt. of Delhi with a mission to become a world-class R&D led 
Institution in IT and interdisciplinary areas. It offers one of the most 
vibrant and exciting academic environments in India and is an ideal 
place for a young researcher who wishes to work in India in these 
exciting times. With strong research groups and associated centers in 
areas like Security, Biometrics, Mobile Computing, Data Management, AI, 
Computational Biology, the Institute is seeking to expand into areas 
such as IT and Society as well.


*_Centre for IT and Society_*

There is an emerging need for focused and rigorous research on 
evaluating the impact that Information and Communication Technologies 
(ICTs) have on the society, while at the same time evaluating the 
societal influence in shaping ICTs. This requires multi-dimensional and 
interdisciplinary perspectives that can analyze and interpret these 
changes within their social, political and global contexts.

The Centre for IT and Society at IIIT-Delhi seeks to tackle this by 
bringing together competent researchers in the areas of anthropology, 
sociology, media studies, economics, policy, psychology and other 
similar fields and create research opportunities for both partnership 
and engagement with the Computer Science and Design researchers at the 
institute. By deconstructing the complex web of information technologies 
and its impact on the civic as well as the everyday lives of people, the 
centre also aspires to provide policymakers, technocrats, not for profit 
organizations, multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, the general 
public and other such stakeholders a clearer sense of the levers that 
connect various social dimensions with how IT and related services 
evolve in the South Asian and the global context. The Centre is also 
instrumental in designing a cutting edge B. Tech programme in IT and 
Social Sciences.

We are looking for tenure-track faculty in 
Anthropology/Sociology/Political Science/Technology and Media Studies 
with the following areas of focus:

Digital Anthropology/Ethnography, Digital Sociology, Computational 
Sociology, Society and Computing, Economic Anthropology/Sociology, 
Social Network Analysis, Digital and Social Media, Civic and Community 
Media, Communications Rights, Internet Governance and Policy, Mobile 
Health, Education, Digital Creative Industries, Emerging Technologies in 
South Asia, Media Anthropology/Sociology, Social Psychology.

Economics of Information and/or Innovation, Auctions and Game Theory, 
Social and Economic Networks, Economics and Electronic Commerce, Sharing 
Economies, Computational and Empirical Economics including Big Data 
applications.

*_Eligibility_*

We seek candidates having a Ph.D. from a top Institution in India or 
abroad, preferably having post-doc experience and a strong publication 
record in relevant areas. Scholars with training in social sciences 
(Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Media Studies, Communications etc.) 
are preferred.  Candidates who are conducting research relevant to the 
center’s theme and having the capability to independently drive a 
research program, and provide innovation and quality teaching at both 
the undergraduate and graduate levels are welcome to apply.

*_Research, Innovation, and Development_*

IIIT Delhi emphasizes on research, innovation, and development to create 
impact through published papers, reports, projects, and technology 
development. It strongly focuses on graduate education through the Ph.D. 
program (attracting over 100 Ph.D. scholars in the past six years). It 
also extends significant support for initial career development through 
an initiation research grant, support for international conference 
travel, professional society membership, and encouragement of continuing 
collaborations with foreign partner institutions (with options for 
short-term leave support). It has implemented systems of yearly 
appraisal/feedback and a tenure process to help faculty members aim high 
and create an institute whose reputation is benchmarked against 
international standards.  Hence, all faculty members are expected to 
pursue research leading to publications in journals of repute and high 
impact and engage in sponsored projects and collaborations. Strong 
support is provided for research and the teaching load is light. 
IIIT-Delhi currently has around 60 faculty members, most of whom have 
their PhDs from top universities around the world. IIIT-Delhi is located 
within the academic belt of New Delhi, alongside other research 
institutes of international reputation. The institute is well connected 
with the city via the New Delhi international airport, railways and an 
efficient domestic metro service.

*_Education_*

The faculty in the center, besides pursuing research, are also expected 
to offer innovative courses. An interdisciplinary undergraduate program 
is also being planned in which new faculty members would be involved. 
The center has plans to offer specialized Master's and Ph.D. programs in 
the near future.

*_Application Schedule_*

*/For applying:/* Applications are processed regularly. Next deadline: 
August 31st, 2017. For further queries please contact 
(faculty-applications /at/ iiitd.ac.in) <mailto:(faculty-applications /at/ iiitd.ac.in)>

Further information on the application process can also be had from 
www.iiitd.ac.in/careers/faculty/2016 
<http://www.iiitd.ac.in/careers/faculty/2016>

*/Technical Seminar:/* On a mutually convenient date; often when the 
candidate is visiting India. E-seminar is also a possibility.

*/Interaction with Selection Committee:/* Held regularly every few 
months. Interaction over Skype is also possible.






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