Faculty Positions in Economics and Data Science (Open Rank)
Center for Economic Analysis and Applied Data Science (CEADS)
Shiv Nadar University Chennai, India
Positions: Assistant Professor | Associate Professor | Professor
Shiv Nadar University Chennai invites applications for full-time faculty positions at all ranks in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Data Science, and related disciplines.
About the University and the New Center
Shiv Nadar University Chennai, an initiative of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, is committed to building a research-oriented, multidisciplinary academic environment with a strong emphasis on excellence in research and teaching. The University's recent establishment of the Shiv Nadar School of Law, which has attracted accomplished scholars trained at leading universities worldwide, reflects its commitment to academic excellence and institution-building.
The University is undertaking a major academic renewal and expansion in Economics and Data Science. Its existing Department of Economics has laid the foundation for undergraduate Economics education at SNU Chennai. Building on this foundation, the University is establishing the Center for Economic Analysis and Applied Data Science (CEADS) to develop a vibrant academic community dedicated to high-quality research, excellent teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
CEADS aims to bring together scholars pursuing ambitious, independent research agendas across Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, and Data Science. The Center seeks to foster original scholarship, active engagement with the international research community, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The University is committed to providing an excellent environment for both research and teaching. Teaching loads will be comparable to those at leading private universities in India, with responsibilities structured to allow faculty sufficient time to pursue sustained research. Excellence in teaching and high-quality research will both be recognized and valued. The University is also committed to providing institutional support for scholarly activities.
Academic Programs
Beginning in the academic year 2027–28, the University is introducing new four-year undergraduate programs in Economics and Data Science, with two major-minor pathways:
- B.S. (Honors) Economics with Minor in Data Science
- B.S. (Honors) Data Science with Minor in Economics
A third, selective B.S. (Honors with Research) pathway will be available to eligible students pursuing either major, offering opportunities for advanced study and supervised research.
Students will follow a common curriculum during the first two years before choosing their major. The programs integrate rigorous economic reasoning with mathematics, statistics, computing, and modern data science, with applications in business, finance, technology, and public policy.
Faculty recruited through this search will be appointed to CEADS and will contribute to the new undergraduate programs and the University's existing Economics program, working collaboratively with colleagues from the Department of Economics and other academic units.
Areas of Interest
Applications are particularly encouraged in the following areas:
· Microeconomic Theory, Game Theory, Industrial Organization, and Digital Markets
· Econometrics, Applied Economics, and Causal Inference
· Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, and International Finance
· Statistics, Statistical Learning, Machine Learning, and Computational Economics
· Optimization, Decision Sciences, Programming, Algorithms, and Data Systems
These areas reflect the Center's initial academic priorities. Outstanding candidates in closely related fields are also encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Expectations
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. Candidates expecting to complete their Ph.D. before joining are also welcome to apply.
For Assistant Professor positions, the University seeks candidates with outstanding research potential, demonstrated through doctoral research, a job market paper, and other research contributions. Candidates should also demonstrate an aptitude for and commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching.
For Associate Professor and Professor positions, applicants should have an established record of high-quality research, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and the capacity to contribute to academic leadership and institution-building.
The University seeks faculty who are committed to pursuing active research programs while maintaining high standards of teaching, student mentoring, and academic responsibility.
Open-Rank Recruitment
Applications are invited at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor levels.
Applicants need to submit only one application and may indicate their preferred rank. Candidates will be evaluated according to their career stage, research accomplishments and potential, teaching capabilities, and expected academic contributions.
The appropriate rank of appointment will be determined according to qualifications, experience, and academic achievements, in accordance with University norms.
The University expects to make multiple appointments, with particular interest in outstanding early-career researchers.
Compensation and Academic Environment
The University intends to offer highly competitive compensation packages, benchmarked against leading private universities in India.
CEADS offers scholars an opportunity to pursue independent research while contributing to high-quality undergraduate education and the development of a new academic Center.
The University is committed to fostering an intellectually stimulating environment, supporting scholarly activities, and providing faculty with the time and institutional support needed to maintain productive research programs alongside their teaching responsibilities.
Specific details of teaching expectations and research support will be shared during the recruitment process.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit the following materials through EconJobMarket (EJM):
- A cover letter describing research interests, teaching interests, and suitability for the position.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Job market paper or representative research publications.
- Research statement.
- Teaching Evaluations
- Teaching statement.
- Three letters of recommendation for Assistant Professor applicants. Applicants for senior positions may initially provide the names and contact details of three referees.
Application portal: https://econjobmarket.org/
Full-consideration deadline: 31st December 2026
Applications received by the deadline will receive full consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and research presentations.
Expected Joining: Flexible
Location: Shiv Nadar University Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Further Information:
Shiv Nadar University Chennai: https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/
CEADS: https://ceads.snuchennai.edu.in/
Department of Economics: https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/department-of-economics/
Shiv Nadar School of Law: https://law.snuchennai.edu.in/
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Teaching evaluations (optional)
- Recommenders to be selected: 3 for junior applicants, none for senior applicants