Job Description

Centre for Internet Studies and Artificial Intelligence (CISAI) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications from qualified Indian candidates for one (01) Post-Doctoral Fellow to work under the Centre for Internet Studies and Artificial Intelligence (CISAI), Amritapuri Campus aligned with the "Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project Phase-III."

Priority Area:

Cybersecurity (including Information Security, Privacy, Network/ Cloud/ IoT Security, AI/ ML for Security, and Trustworthy/ Responsible AI).



Application Process



Submit a detailed CV, list of publications, a brief research statement (max 2 pages) and scanned copies of certificates in a single PDF to: (cisai-isea@am.amrita.edu) with subject: "Application for Post-Doc (CISAI) - [ISEA Phase - III]".



Correspondence



CISAI - Centre for Internet Studies and Artificial Intelligence

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, Kerala - 690525

E-mail:

cisai-isea@am.amrita.edu



Equal Opportunity



Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is an equal opportunity employer. Women and candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.



Job Title Post-Doctoral Fellow

Location Kollam, Kerala

Short research visits to partner labs/ centres/ industry within India may be required based on project needs



Required Number 1

Duration Initially one year; extendable based on performance, project requirements, or until project ends (whichever is earlier)



Consolidated Salary INR Rs. 60,000/- per month plus applicable HRA



Qualification



Ph.D. in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE/ Mathematics/ AI/ Data Science or a closely related field



Candidates with thesis submitted ("PhD submitted") may also apply



Area of Special Interest (Priority)

Cybersecurity (preferred):

Information/Cyber Security, Privacy, Network/Cloud/IoT Security, Digital Forensics, Adversarial ML, Privacy-Preserving ML, Trustworthy/Responsible AI, Generative AI Safety, Secure Systems, CPS/ICS Security, Hardware/Embedded Security

Internet Studies/Measurement:

Web/Network Measurement, Platform Integrity and Safety



Important Points



The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of all information and documents submitted.



Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview; shortlisting will be based on merit and project requirements.



Shortlisted candidates will be notified by e-mail regarding the interview schedule and mode (online/offline).



Shortlisted candidates must present an updated CV and original plus attested copies of mark sheets/certificates at the time of interview.



Employed candidates must produce a No-Objection/Relieving Certificate if selected.



The institute/project reserves the right to modify or cancel the advertisement/position/conditions without assigning reasons.







Conduct independent and collaborative research in Cybersecurity and adjacent CISAI focus areas



Design and develop methods/systems (e.g., secure architectures, detection/defense algorithms, measurement frameworks)



Build reproducible research software and datasets; maintain documentation and basic lab hygiene



Collaborate with internal teams and external partners; contribute to proposal writing and sponsored projects



Disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications, patents (as applicable), and conference presentations



Mentor student researchers; support workshops, demos, and outreach as needed



Requirements (Skills/ Exposure)

Strong background in at least two of:

security/privacy, networks/systems, AI/ML, data analysis/measurement

Programming proficiency in one or more of:

Python, C/C++, Rust, Go, MATLAB; familiarity with Linux, Git, and reproducible pipelines

Desirable:

experience with cloud/edge/IoT platforms; microservices; containerization; GPU workflows; privacy-enhancing tech; secure software practices



Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams