Post Date: June 14, 2026

Hiring Organization: GIFT International Fintech Institute, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

About the Organization: GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT IFI), located in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, is a pioneering institute established by Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFTCL) in partnership with Ahmedabad University, IIT Gandhinagar, and the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego). The institute focuses on advancing education, research, innovation, and skill development in Financial Technology (FinTech), bringing together academia, industry, policymakers, and regulators to build future-ready talent and drive innovation in the global financial ecosystem.

Positions Open:

  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Professor
  • Professor of Practice
  • Visiting & Adjunct Faculty

Educational Qualification:

  • Ph.D. (completed or near completion) in Finance, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology Management, or a related discipline from a recognized business school or university in India or abroad.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, or policy-oriented research skills.

Refer to the official career page of the GIFT IFI for detailed information regarding educational qualifications and eligibility criteria.

Area of Specialization:

  • FinTech & Digital Banking
  • AI in Finance
  • RegTech & InsurTech
  • Blockchain & Tokenisation
  • Digital Assets & Stable Coins
  • Capital Markets Infrastructure
  • Payments & Digital Infrastructure
  • Embedded Finance & Open Banking
  • Digital Lending & Credit Analytics
  • Cybersecurity in Financial Services
  • InsurTech & WealthTech
  • Financial Inclusion & DPI
  • Regulatory Sandbox for Innovation
  • Venture Capital & FinTech Entrepreneurship

Experience:

  • At least one ABDC “A” or above publication (published or accepted).
  • Demonstrated research interest and a developing publication record in Finance, FinTech/Digital Finance, Climate or Green Finance, Entrepreneurship/Innovation, or Financial Services.

Refer to the official career page of the GIFT IFI for detailed information regarding experience requirements.

Candidate Profile:

  • Academicians, researchers, and industry professionals with expertise in FinTech and related domains are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates should demonstrate strong capabilities in teaching, research, innovation, and industry engagement.
  • Applicants should be capable of contributing to interdisciplinary learning at the intersection of finance, technology, and policy.
Pay Scale/Salary:

Compensation as per institute norms and experience.

Important Dates:

  • Last Date to Apply: Not Mentioned (Apply at the earliest)

Job Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Apply Mode: Email

How to Apply:

  • Interested candidates may send their updated CV to the official email address mentioned in the advertisement.
  • Candidates should provide complete academic, professional, research, and publication details in their application.

Email: careers@giftifi.in

Detailed Advertisement: link

Organization Website (for details): https://giftifi.in/

Organization Address:

GIFT International Fintech Institute
18th Floor, GIFT Two Building
Block No. 56, Road-5C, Zone-5
GIFT City, Gandhinagar – 382355
Gujarat, India

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