Job Description
Academic Research is looking for an experienced Emeritus Professor (Cybersecurity) to take ownership of the Cybersecurity & Cryptography charter at a senior level. This is a role for someone who has already operated at scale and is comfortable setting direction rather than simply following one.
The successful candidate will bring approximately 10 years of progressively senior experience, holding M.Phil, with a demonstrated track record across Grant Proposal Writing, Cryptography, Academic Writing, Research Ethics, Peer Review. Beyond individual capability, this role expects the person to mentor junior team members and represent the function in cross-departmental discussions.
Reporting relationships will be defined based on the final scope agreed at offer stage, and the role is based out of Chennai on a full-time arrangement. Compensation is benchmarked at INR 21.8-45.9 LPA, reflecting the seniority and scope of the position.
Success in this role will be measured less by task completion and more by the quality of judgement applied to ambiguous, high-stakes situations within cybersecurity & cryptography.
Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months.
Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy.
Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions.
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.
The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.
The successful candidate will bring approximately 10 years of progressively senior experience, holding M.Phil, with a demonstrated track record across Grant Proposal Writing, Cryptography, Academic Writing, Research Ethics, Peer Review. Beyond individual capability, this role expects the person to mentor junior team members and represent the function in cross-departmental discussions.
Reporting relationships will be defined based on the final scope agreed at offer stage, and the role is based out of Chennai on a full-time arrangement. Compensation is benchmarked at INR 21.8-45.9 LPA, reflecting the seniority and scope of the position.
Success in this role will be measured less by task completion and more by the quality of judgement applied to ambiguous, high-stakes situations within cybersecurity & cryptography.
Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months.
Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy.
Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions.
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.
The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.