Plaksha University

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Plaksha, a greenfield tech university, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Plaksha is building a thriving ecosystem that focuses on interdisciplinary research and teaching, and development of cutting-edge technology to address grand challenges.

Plaksha invites applications for faculty positions in Data Science, Economics & Business (DSEB) program. Areas of interest include game theory, microeconomics, environmental economics, econometrics, applied statistics and mathematics, time series and forecasting. Individuals who can teach courses in Data Science & Machine Learning are encouraged to apply.

Why Plaksha:
High degree of freedom, flexibility & autonomy to reimagine tech education.
Attractive salary structure and compensation (~1.5x of premier public institutions in India), start-up research grants & Professional Development Allowance.
Consulting opportunity for 1 day a week with 90% revenue share to faculty; support with making industry connections in leading corporates and start-ups.
2 summer months as mini-sabbatical at a reputed research-focused international university.
Access to a unique ecosystem of 100+ Founders (entrepreneurs, business leaders, academics).

Expectations: Develop and teach a rigorous curriculum with innovative pedagogy - up to 4 courses/year (1 course= up to 42 contact hours) across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs; conduct world-class research; raise grants

Appointment: As early as July 2024

Plaksha University is supportive of dual-careers and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.