Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 2 Associate Professor (Cyber Security) positions at the IFAC-CORE, Coimbatore Campus. Ph.D. holders in Cyber Security or Computer Science can apply online before 30 August 2026.

Date Posted: 1st August 2026

Organization: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University)

Organization Profile

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a NAAC A++ Accredited multi-campus university and one of India’s leading institutions for higher education, research, innovation, and industry collaboration. Recognized for its excellence in engineering, technology, health sciences, management, and interdisciplinary research, the university consistently ranks among the top universities in India.

The Coimbatore Campus houses the IFAC-CORE (Indo-French Centre of Excellence) in Cyber Security, a premier research and innovation center established to promote collaboration between academia, industry, and government organizations. The centre focuses on advanced cybersecurity research, technology development, capacity building, and academic excellence.

Applications are invited from highly qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Associate Professor in Cyber Security.

Recruitment Details

Organization: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Campus: Coimbatore Campus

Centre: IFAC-CORE in Cyber Security

Position: Associate Professor

Number of Vacancies: 02

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Areas:

• Teaching
• Research

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Area of Specialization

Applications are invited from candidates specializing in:

• Cyber Security
• Computer Science
• Information Security
• Operating Systems
• Network Security
• Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking
• Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security
• Cloud Security
• Related Computer Science disciplines

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• Ph.D. from a recognized and reputed university.
• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong academic record with research achievements.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Expertise in Operating Systems and other Cyber Security domains.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Candidates with high-quality publications, funded research projects, patents, and industry collaboration experience will be preferred.

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses.
• Conducting advanced research in Cyber Security.
• Supervising research scholars and student projects.
• Publishing research papers in reputed journals and conferences.
• Developing research proposals and securing sponsored projects.
• Collaborating with industry, government organizations, and international research institutions.
• Contributing to curriculum development and academic administration.
• Participating in innovation, consultancy, and technology transfer activities.

Salary

Salary: As per Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham norms.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, research achievements, and relevant academic experience.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment portal of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Last Date to Apply: 30 August 2026

Email (For Queries): hrd@amrita.edu

Applicants are advised to carefully read the detailed recruitment notification and ensure that all required academic qualifications, experience certificates, and supporting documents are submitted during the online application process.

Selection Process

The selection process may include:

• Screening of applications.
• Academic and research profile evaluation.
• Technical presentation or seminar (if applicable).
• Personal interview.
• Document verification.
• Final selection based on academic merit and institutional requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment procedures.

Address

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham – Coimbatore Campus
Amritanagar, Ettimadai,
Coimbatore – 641112,
Tamil Nadu, India.

Official Website: https://www.amrita.edu