"Junior Research Fellow (JRF)"

Opening Date: 14th January 2022

Closing Date: 27th January 2022

Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a research project entitled "Secure Drones: Analyze, Deploy, and Decide Cryptographic Modules in UAVs" in reference to the collaborative R&D agreement (No: CW 699259) executed between:

• the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India), National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS), Technology Innovation Hub (TIH), Cyber Security and Cyber Security of Cyber-Physical Systems (C3iHUB), IHUB NTIHAC Foundation, IIT Kanpur, and;
• Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City (IIITS), Chittoor, dated: 29th November

JRF Positions available: 1 (One)

Name of Position:Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Number of Position:01 (One)Project Duration:Around 33 MonthsAcademic Qualifications:B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering/related branches with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above. With 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD applicants. and M.Tech./M.E. in related areas/specializations of Computer Science and Engineering/related branches with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above. With 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD applicants.Skills Required (Essential):(i) Background in Cryptographic Algorithms (ii) Good proficiency in Computer System Architecture (iii) Knowledge in Wireless CommunicationSkills Required (Desirable):(i) Proficient in Python programming and Matlab (ii) Knowledgeable in Embedded Systems and Design / Drones / Sensors (ii) The preference may be given to the candidates who published papers (paid journals are not considered) in reputed Journals/Conferences.Fellowship:As per the funding agency norm (i.e., for JRF Rs. 31000 and HRA)

Interested and eligible applicants may submit their application through the following link only (No email submissions are entertained): https://forms.gle/gd2M83u6hagqSCBS8

A detailed Curriculum Vitae describing the working knowledge as per notification along with soft copies of Mark Sheets, Certificates, and a one-page motivation letter should be uploaded.

In case of any queries, you may contact balaji.r@iiits.in (PI of the project) w.r.t. to the application process. Selected candidates must be able to report to the institute immediately.

Note:

1. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of the information, other documents, and photographs
2. The Institute reserves the right to accept applications at any time and consider candidates of exceptional credentials without Qualification and experience may be relaxed at any point in time for exceptional candidates.
3. Mere, possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be called for an The shortlisting will be done based on the need of the project.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview date. So, the candidate must provide valid E-mail IDs in their applications.
5. Applicants in government/semi-government employment must submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer.
6. The first and foremost responsibility of the candidate is to fulfill the jobs’ requirements to complete the above-mentioned project in a timely manner.
7. Leaving the project before the end of the project is strongly discouraged. Candidates will not be entitled to any experience certificate if leaving the project without completing it.
8. The association between PI and the candidate can be discontinued at any time by giving one month’s notice in writing either by the PI of the project to the candidate or by the candidate to the PI of the project.
9. The progress of the project will be monitored continuously and JRF/PA may be asked to leave in case of unsatisfactory performance.
10. Candidates selected for this position can also apply for the regular Ph.D. program in IIIT Sri City, provided they satisfy the eligibility criterion followed by the selection process laid down by the institute.
11. Experience letters will be provided, only if the candidate completes the project
12. The above-mentioned positions are purely temporary, an association of the candidates with the institute will automatically end on the closing date of the project.