The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA) is inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow under the IoT Security Project. This opportunity is part of a collaborative project with C3i Hub, IIT Kanpur, focusing on the development of a Security Audit Framework for Secure IoT Networks. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in Information Technology and a passion for IoT security.
Description
The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Postdoctoral Fellow. This position is part of a project aimed at developing a Security Audit Framework for Secure IoT Networks. The project is a collaboration between IIITA and C3i Hub, IIT Kanpur, under the MoU signed with IHUB NTIHAC FOUNDATION. The selected candidate will work with a team of esteemed professors and researchers to advance IoT security.
Position
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Executive Engineer
Project Details
Project Title: ” IoT Security – Development of Security Audit Framework for Secure IoT Network”.
Funded by: C3i Hub, IIT Kanpur
PI: Dr. S. Venkatesan, Dr. Soumyadev Maity, Dr. Vijay Chaurasiya.
Duration: This appointment will be purely contractual and up to 31st March 2027.
Eligibility
Candidates must possess an M.E/MTech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering with more than two years of relevant experience, or a completed PhD in a related field. Desirable skills include proficiency in hardware (UART/SPI), networking, Shell Script/C/C++/Python programming, and experience with Arduino/Raspberry Pi.
Minimum Monthly Remuneration
- Rs. 50,000 + HRA (as per Institute norms)
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a duly completed application in the prescribed format (Annexure – I) along with supporting documents to Prof. S. Venkatesan, Department of Information Technology, Room No. 4304, Computer Centre 2, IIIT Allahabad, Devghat, Jhalwa, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India 211015. The envelope should be marked as “EE (on contract) IoT Security Project.” A soft copy of the application should also be emailed to venkat@iiita.ac.in with the same subject line.
Important Date
The deadline for application submission is 30th September 2026.
Job Location
Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad, Devghat, Jhalwa, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India 211015, India.
For Additional Information
For more details, refer to the official notification available on the IIITA website or contact Prof. S. Venkatesan at venkat@iiita.ac.in.
Reference: https://www.iiita.ac.in/sites/default/files/Advt_-August-2026.pdf
Highlights
This is a prestigious opportunity to work on a government-funded project in collaboration with IIT Kanpur. The role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in IoT security.
- Government Job Opportunity in National Technical Research Organisation
- Monthly Salary Rs.35,000 to Rs.85,000
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🔖 Post Expires on 30th September 2026