Position: Project Engineer /Scientists

No. of positions: 2 (two)
Applications are invited for the posts of “Project Engineer/Project Scientist” in the Project numbered MCIT /CS /2016257 in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur.

Minimum qualification:

For Project Engineers:

B. Tech in Computer Science / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or related disciplines with minimum 3 years of industrial/research experience

M. Tech in Computer Science / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or related disciplines

For Project Scientists:

M. Sc in Computer Science/Electronics or related disciplines and minimum of 3 years of industrial/research experience
PhD in Computer Science/Electronics or related disciplines

Desired qualification:

At least 60% marks in academics
Either (for 1 position)

Experience with Formal Methods for System Specification and Modeling
Knowledge of Formal Verification Tools such as SMV, SPIN, UPPAAL, CBMC, Statemate
Knowledge of Network Security Protocols and Implementations

Or (for 2nd position)

Hands on experience in designing co-processors on FPGA, especially for cryptographic functions
Hands on experience CAD tools for Chip Design
Extensive Knowledge of Verilog/VHDL
Knowledge of Secure Hashing, AES, DES, and other cryptographic implementations

Fluency in English language to make presentations and report writing

Consolidated Salary range: INR 22000 - 2200 - 44000.

Work: The candidate’s tasks and responsibilities will include:

Either (for 1st position)

Formal Verification, Modeling, and Proving Security Properties of Security Software
Development of new Security Protocols and Implementation

Or (for 2nd position)

Development of Hardware Co-processors for Cryptographic functions
Development of Plugin Modules for Network Interface cards with Cryptographic functions

Prepare presentations and reports.
Presentation of work at meetings and conferences

Working hours: 8:30 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday).

Duration: Appointment will be made initially for one year and can be extended up to five years or till the end of the project whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory performance. Performance reviews will be held weekly. The appointment can be terminated at any time if found unsatisfactory.

Applications Process: Interested candidates may apply by submitting a detailed resume with copies of all experiences and project details, a cover letter summarizing the experience in relevant technologies and software, copies of degree certificate and grade sheets for all 4 years of B. Tech, School final, and Higher Secondary exams. Submission accepted only as hardcopy by postal service to the mailing address: Prof. Sandeep K. Shukla, Head, Computer Science and Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur 208016, UP. Please note that if detailed cover letter, copies of grade sheets, certificates are missing, the application will be immediately rejected. Please indicate clearly on the envelop the project number and the position applied for.

Last date of receipt of application: 30 November 2017, before or at 5 pm.

Tentative date of interview: December 7 2017.

Contact Person: Prof. Sandeep K. Shukla, Computer Science & Engineering Department, IIT Kanpur

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR