TERI School of Advanced Studies Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Assistant Professor & Research Opportunities

August 22, 2026 admin

TERI SAS Faculty Recruitment 2026 for two regular Assistant Professor posts in Data Science & AI and Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics. Check eligibility, fee, application process and deadlines.

Posted Date: 22-08-2026

Organization: TERI School of Advanced Studies

About Organization:

The TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS), New Delhi, has announced faculty recruitment and research fellowship opportunities across areas including Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences and related interdisciplinary fields.

The current faculty recruitment includes two regular Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences. Eligible candidates can apply through email and postal mode. The soft-copy application deadline is 10 September 2026, while the hard-copy application must reach the university by 13 September 2026.

Faculty Vacancy Details

1. Assistant Professor – Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Advertisement No.: TSAS/ACAD/2026/24
Number of Posts: 01 Regular

Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, in the relevant discipline.

Applicants should have qualified UGC/CSIR-NET, SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. awarded in accordance with applicable UGC regulations.

Desirable qualifications include a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or allied disciplines relevant to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Candidates with M.Tech./M.Sc. qualifications in relevant areas and a strong foundation in programming, mathematics, statistics and machine learning will be preferred. An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or BCA may also be advantageous.

2. Assistant Professor – Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics

Advertisement No.: TSAS/ACAD/2026/25
Number of Posts: 01 Regular

The position focuses on Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics, particularly applications involving AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Earth Observation and risk assessment related to disaster risk reduction in mountain and ocean ecosystems.

Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade, and should have qualified UGC/CSIR-NET, SLET/SET or possess a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC regulations.

A Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering will be desirable. M.Tech./M.Sc. qualifications with strong expertise in remote sensing and environmental applications will also be advantageous.

Candidates demonstrating the ability to establish research collaborations and secure research funding may receive preference.

Application Fee

The application fee for the faculty positions is Rs. 1,500/-, which is non-refundable.

Payment can be made through Demand Draft, NEFT or IMPS.

Account Name: TERI SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES
Account Number: 52142908560
Account Type: Savings
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: Scope Complex, Ground Floor, Core-6, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
IFSC: SBIN0020511

How to Apply for Faculty Positions

Candidates should submit the application in both soft-copy and hard-copy formats.

Soft Copy

The soft copy of the application should be emailed to:

Mr. R Bala
Email: rbala@terisas.ac.in

The soft copy must be submitted by 10 September 2026.

Hard Copy

The completed application should be superscribed:

“Application for the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences”

and sent to:

The Registrar
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Plot No. 10, Institutional Area
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070

The hard-copy application must reach the university by 13 September 2026.

Research & Fellowship Opportunities

In addition to faculty recruitment, TERI SAS is offering opportunities for researchers seeking host-institute certification for various national and international fellowship schemes.