NAMTECH, Gandhinagar – Director (CACAI) Recruitment
Director/Program Director vacancy at NAMTECH Gandhinagar for the Centre for Advanced Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CACAI). Apply for leadership roles in AI, ML, Data Science, and HPC.
Post Date: November 14, 2025
Organization: NAMTECH (New Age Makers Institute of Technology)
About NAMTECH
NAMTECH is a world-class, next-generation institute backed by the Tata Group and supported by leading global academic and industry partners.
The institute is committed to redefining engineering and professional education through:
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Experiential, project-based learning
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Industry-integrated programmes
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Advanced technologies and innovation-driven curricula
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Global collaborations
NAMTECH prepares future-ready engineers, technologists, innovators, and leaders who can shape the digital and industrial transformation.
Position: Program Director / Director – Centre for Advanced Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CACAI)
The Centre for Advanced Computing and Artificial Intelligence is a flagship research and innovation hub focusing on:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Machine Learning (ML)
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Data Science
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High-Performance Computing (HPC)
The Director will lead the Centre’s academic strategy, research ecosystem, and partnerships to advance NAMTECH’s mission of applied, interdisciplinary learning.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Academic Leadership
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Develop and lead academic, research, and training programs in AI, ML, Data Science, and Advanced Computing.
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Build partnerships with industry, academia, and government for research and joint initiatives.
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Create and implement the Centre’s long-term strategic roadmap.
Research & Innovation
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Drive impactful research in Generative AI, Edge Computing, Applied ML, and Data Analytics.
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Mentor faculty, researchers, and students in research design, publications, and grant proposals.
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Establish advanced lab infrastructure: AI labs, HPC clusters, simulation facilities.
Teaching & Mentorship
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Deliver specialized courses and skill-development workshops.
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Guide students and faculty in research, innovation, and interdisciplinary projects.
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Enable real-world applications of AI across domains such as manufacturing, robotics, sustainability, and materials science.
Institutional & Industry Engagement
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Represent NAMTECH at national/international AI conferences and forums.
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Build collaborations with technology companies, startups, and research organizations.
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Support innovation and entrepreneurship through the NAMTECH Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell.
Qualifications & Experience
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Ph.D. (or Master’s with significant applied expertise) in CS, AI/ML, Data Science, or related fields.
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10–20 years of experience in academia, applied research, or R&D leadership.
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Proven research record: publications, patents, funded projects, or industry collaborations.
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Experience in establishing or leading research centers/labs.
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Technical proficiency in:
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Python
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TensorFlow, PyTorch
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R
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Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
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High-Performance Computing systems
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Apply Mode
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Email your application to: dhara.shah@namtech.ac
Job Location
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Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
