Madras Sanskrit College is seeking to hire a head of Indic/ Sanskrit research. A primary focus of this position is leading a pioneering AI-driven initiative to develop a Large Language Model (LLM) for Sanskrit
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Nagaraj Paturi
May 18, 2026, 11:18:30 PM (2 days ago) May 18
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Our college, the Madras Sanskrit College is seeking to hire a head of Indic/ Sanskrit research. The following is a brief outline of the position.
The Madras Sanskrit College is seeking a Head of Indic Research to bridge the gap between ancient Indian wisdom and modern innovation. This visionary leader will oversee a national manuscript conservation program, managing the acquisition, preservation, and high-fidelity digitization of rare texts. Beyond archival work, the role involves establishing multi-disciplinary research verticals in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)—specifically Ayurveda, Ganitam, and Dharmasastra—and translating this research into accessible curricula for schools and colleges to engage the next generation.
A primary focus of this position is leading a pioneering AI-driven initiative to develop a Large Language Model (LLM) for Sanskrit and creating EdTech applications for a global audience. The ideal candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Sanskrit and possess at least ten years of senior academic leadership experience. They should demonstrate scholarly command of Sanskrit and English, a proven track record in securing research grants, and a clear vision for integrating Artificial Intelligence with the humanities to preserve and propagate Indic heritage.
If any of you know of great research scholars who would be interested in this assignment, kindly respond to this post. Thanks
The Madras Sanskrit College is seeking a Head of Indic Research to bridge the gap between ancient Indian wisdom and modern innovation. This visionary leader will oversee a national manuscript conservation program, managing the acquisition, preservation, and high-fidelity digitization of rare texts. Beyond archival work, the role involves establishing multi-disciplinary research verticals in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)—specifically Ayurveda, Ganitam, and Dharmasastra—and translating this research into accessible curricula for schools and colleges to engage the next generation.
A primary focus of this position is leading a pioneering AI-driven initiative to develop a Large Language Model (LLM) for Sanskrit and creating EdTech applications for a global audience. The ideal candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Sanskrit and possess at least ten years of senior academic leadership experience. They should demonstrate scholarly command of Sanskrit and English, a proven track record in securing research grants, and a clear vision for integrating Artificial Intelligence with the humanities to preserve and propagate Indic heritage.
If any of you know of great research scholars who would be interested in this assignment, kindly respond to this post. Thanks
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