IIT Hyderabad

The Center for Cryptography and Cybersecurity at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering invites applications for the following positions:

1. Scientific Officer (Cybersecurity)

• Educational Qualification: Advanced degree in Computer Science or related fields
• Desirable Experience:
  • BTech/MSc (CS/IT)/MCA with 6+ years in Cybersecurity R&D
  • OR MTech with 4+ years in Cybersecurity R&D
  • OR PhD in related areas
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Strong background in Computer Systems (Networks, Cloud, Web, OS)
  • Publications in reputed venues (cybersecurity/network/system security)
  • Hands-on experience with a proven R&D track record
• Pay: Rs. 1.0 to 2.0 Lakhs per month (consolidated)
• Last Date of Submission: Rolling Advert

2. Scientific Officer (ML and HPC)

• Educational Qualification: Advanced degrees in CS / Math / AI / Data Science / HPC or related fields
• Desirable Experience:
  • BTech/MSc/MCA with 6+ years in ML/HPC R&D
  • OR MTech with 4+ years in ML/HPC R&D
  • OR PhD in related areas
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Strong math background, ML/HPC tools, big data/cloud computing
  • Publications in ML/HPC venues
  • Proven record in applying ML/HPC for cybersecurity or cryptography
• Pay: Rs. 1.0 to 2.0 Lakhs per month (consolidated)
• Last Date of Submission: Rolling Advert

3. Scientific Officer (Cryptography)

• Educational Qualification: Advanced degrees in CS / Math / Stats or related fields
• Desirable Experience:
  • BTech/MSc with 6+ years in Cryptography/Stats R&D
  • OR MTech with 4+ years in Cryptography/Stats R&D
  • OR PhD in related areas
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Strong math and C++ or Rust skills
  • Peer-reviewed cryptography publications
  • Experience in symmetric-key cryptography and cryptanalysis
• Pay: Rs. 1.0 to 2.0 Lakhs per month (consolidated)
• Last Date of Submission: Rolling Advert

4. Predocs

• Educational Qualification: Masters in CSE / IT / EE / ECE / Mathematics
• What you will do: Work with researchers and publish in top-tier venues
• Duration: 3 months (extendable)
• Pay: Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated)
• Last Date of Submission: Rolling Advert

5. Postdoctoral Researcher

• Educational Qualification: PhD in CS / Math / related fields with specialization in cryptography, cybersecurity, or AI/ML in security
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Strong background in computational number theory, cryptography, cybersecurity, or AI/ML in security
  • Publications in reputed venues
• Pay: Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per month (consolidated)
• Last Date of Submission: Rolling Advert

6. Interns

• Educational Qualification: Bachelors in CSE / IT / EE/ ECE / Mathematics
• What you will do: Interns work with faculty members and graduate students at IIT Hyderabad to implement novel ideas in the areas of cryptography, machine learning, and networks.
• Duration: 3 months (Extendable)
  Last Date of Submission: Rolling Advert
• Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month (consolidated)

7. Program Manager

• Educational Qualification: MBA with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology.
• Desirable Experience:
  • At least 3 years experience in the role of program manager or equivalent in managing and executing R&D programs, technical projects, or multidisciplinary teams in academia, government, or industry.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with research areas like cybersecurity, AI/ML, HPC, data science, or related emerging technologies.
  • Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, Logistics, and timeline management for complex technical projects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Last Date of Submission: Rolling Advert
• Pay: Rs 0.6 - 1.0 Lakhs per month (consolidated)

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