BITS Pilani ARCSET Professor of Practice (PoP) Recruitment 2026 (1 Vacancy)

This role is ideal for highly experienced industry leaders, such as CEOs, CTOs, VPs, or Principal Scientists, with a strong background in energy and sustainability. Candidates must possess at least a Master's degree (or a Bachelor's with exceptional entrepreneurial achievements), demonstrate extensive practical experience, a proven leadership record, and be aged 45 or above. The position requires a strategic thinker capable of driving innovation, fostering industry-academia collaborations, and translating technology to market within the sustainable energy sector.

This position is not suitable for individuals seeking a conventional academic tenure track or those with limited industry leadership experience. Candidates below 45 years of age, or those without significant domain knowledge and practical achievements in energy and sustainability, may find this role unsuitable. Those looking for detailed, upfront compensation structures might also find the lack of specifics a concern.

Joining ARCSET at BITS Pilani offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence in Energy & Sustainability, an area of critical national and global importance. BITS Pilani is an Institute of Eminence, ensuring high institutional prestige. The role as Professor of Practice provides a platform to influence policy, drive significant technology translation, and shape future talent, offering substantial impact and long-term professional influence within the academic and industrial ecosystems.