
Multiple Openings in vKYC Project
Applications are invited for multiple positions in a MeitY-funded research project at CSTAR and CVIT, IIIT Hyderabad. The appointment will be made initially for one year, which can be renewed for subsequent year(s), subject to a performance review and availability of funds.
Investigators:
Dr. Ankit Gangwal (PI), Dr. Sudipta Banerjee (Co-PI), Dr. Kishore Kothapalli (Co-PI) and Dr. Anoop Namboodiri (co-PI)
Project Description:
The project focuses on blockchains and biometrics (image/video document/face verification). The positions require knowledge and hands-on experience of smart contract development on blockchain and/or biometric (image/video face verification) processing.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Primarily project-related research work (coding and development, data collection, prototype building and system integration, paper writing, etc.).
Sr. No. | Position | Required qualifications | Consolidate pay | Number of positions |
1. | JRF | First class BE/BTech in Computer Science/IT with 2 years of post-qualification experience in relevant areas OR First class MS/ME/MTech in Computer Science/IT in relevant discipline |
Rs. 38,440/- per month | 6 |
2. | SRF | First class BE/BTech in Computer Science/IT with 4 years of post-qualification experience OR First class MS/ME/MTech in Computer Science/IT relevant discipline and 2 years of post-qualification experience in relevant areas | Rs. 43,400/- per month | 5 |
3. | Jr. Research Engineer | First class ME/MS/MTech in relevant discipline with at least 4 years of post-qualification work experience in relevant areas | Rs. 45,000/- per month | 3 |
4. | Sr. Research Engineer | Doctoral degree OR ME/MTech with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience. | Rs. 75,000/- per month | 1 |
5. | Project Staff (For office/administrative works) | First class Bachelor degree. | Rs. 25,000/- per month | 1 |
Preferred Qualifications/criteria:
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working in blockchain/ biometrics/digital forensics/video analytics. A research background in these disciplines will be strongly preferred.
Application Deadline: Rolling
Selection Procedure:
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email for an interview; if on-site interviews take place, no TA/DA will be provided to the candidates.
- Selection will be based on the candidates’ performance during the interview conducted by the selection committee.
- Selected candidates will be informed via email
Application Procedure:
Email your CV (in a single PDF, max 2 pages) with details of qualifications, experience, etc.
- TO: hiring.projectstaff@iiit.ac.in
- CC:
- gangwal@iiit.ac.in for blockchain-related applications.
- sudipta.b@iiit.ac.in for biometrics-related applications.
IMPORTANT: Please keep the subject line of the email as: “PRJ_vKYC_22_PositionName”, for example PRJ_vKYC_22_JRF.