GIFT IFI—an initiative by GIFTCL in partnership with Ahmedabad University, IIT Gandhinagar, and UC San Diego—is building a global hub for fintech education, applied research, and ecosystem innovation inside GIFT City. We’re looking for early-career scholars for three year term appointments who want to work at the intersection of academia + industry + policy, with research interests across: FinTech, Climate/Green Finance, Sustainable Finance, Startups, Innovation, Digital Finance, and more. Appointment is subject to renewal based on performance and mutual interest.What you’ll do Research & thought leadership Publish high-quality applied research in finance/tech/entrepreneurship domains Collaborate with faculty, regulators, and industry leaders in GIFT City Participate in conferences, policy dialogues, and ecosystem roundtables Teaching & program development Design and deliver advanced courses, certifications, and modules with senior faculty + industry Potential teaching areas (amongst others): FinTech & Digital Finance Climate/Green Finance Entrepreneurship & Startup Innovation Financial Markets, Asset Management, Insurance, Pensions Industry & ecosystem engagement Work closely with banks, insurers, asset managers, pension funds, fintech, startups, regulators Contribute to applied projects, consulting initiatives, and partnerships Institution-building Support new research centres, academic initiatives, and flagship programs Help organize conferences, workshops, industry summits, executive educationWho should apply PhD (completed or near completion) in Finance/Econ/Management/Entrepreneurship/Tech Management/AI & Computer Science (or related) from a leading institution Strong research capabilities (quantitative/analytical/policy-oriented) Interest in interdisciplinary work and applied impact If you have deep fintech experience and have built and taught programmes then you are also encouraged to apply.What we offer Mentorship from senior academics + industry leaders Unmatched access to the GIFT City financial ecosystem Chance to shape cutting-edge national-impact programs in FinTech & Climate Finance Platform to build a strong research profile and future career runway * Access to resources and mentoring at IIT Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad University.How to apply Email: careers@ Subject: “Application for Full-time Faculty” Include: Cover letter (with short career aspirations statements) CV with PhD details, teaching, industry/research experience, interests, publication(s), grants, cases/books/patents, and 2 references
Job Title
Assistant Professor