Join Our Research Team

We are always on the lookout for highly motivated researchers, developers, and scholars to push the limits of distributed trust.

Opportunities for Institute Students

Undergraduates or graduates enrolled at IIT Jodhpur who wish to work on the design, analysis, and implementation of blockchain architectures, cryptographic primitives, and security systems at SPriT Lab can apply through the internal channel below.

  • BTP (B.Tech Project) Currently enrolled B.Tech students at IIT Jodhpur looking for challenging, system-oriented B.Tech Projects.
  • MTP (M.Tech Project) Thesis projects for currently enrolled M.Tech (Regular and Executive) students at IIT Jodhpur working on blockchain scaling, Payment Channel Networks, and distributed ledger systems.
  • Design Credit Available for IIT Jodhpur students seeking design credits through hands-on system building, security audits, and protocol implementation.
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Opportunities for Externals & All Applicants

We are looking for motivated graduates and researchers who want to pursue their career in cybersecurity research by addressing fundamental challenges in decentralized scaling, applied cryptography, and systems security. Note: The PhD program and all external positions listed below are also fully open to currently enrolled IIT Jodhpur students.

  • PhD Program Pursue a PhD with us, focusing on real-world problems in distributed systems, zero-knowledge proofs, and blockchain security.
  • Research Associate Post-doctoral or senior researchers with a strong publication record in security and cryptography looking to collaborate on active sponsored grants.
  • Research Assistant Join our team as a staff member to work on active sponsored research projects and gain hands-on systems-security engineering experience.
  • Research Intern Summer or winter research internships for external undergraduate/graduate students seeking hands-on research training in building secure systems.
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Application Process

Follow these structured steps to apply for a research role at SPriT Lab.

Review Work

Browse our active projects and publications page to match your interest.

Prepare File

Compile your CV, academic transcript, and a short 1-page research statement.

Submit Application

Email your documents to SPriT Lab at the official email address.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will participate in a virtual technical review presentation.

Recruitment FAQ

Common questions answered for potential applicants.

No, our research internships are strictly in-person at the IIT Jodhpur campus. This allows interns to participate in lab meetings, work directly with senior scholars, and utilize Jodhpur's computing servers.

We build and simulate actual systems. Strong comfort in Go, Rust, or C++ is highly recommended for blockchain core projects. Python is primarily used for privacy-preserving AI and scripting tasks.

Yes. We encourage researchers funded by government fellowships (like CSIR, UGC, or DST INSPIRE) or international agencies to reach out. We also collaborate regularly on inter-lab studies.

Get in Touch

For queries related to research opportunities, industry sponsorships, or academic exchanges, contact us using the official channels.

Official Email

sprit.iitj@gmail.com

Mailing Address

SPriT Lab, CSE Dept., IIT Jodhpur, NH 62, Karwar, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - 342030

Ready to Apply?

Direct applications should contain the word "[SPriT Application - PhD/MTech/Intern]" in the subject line to prevent filtering issues.

Important Note for Applicants: When sending your application email, please attach:
  • Your current CV (including link to GitHub/Scholar).
  • Your academic transcripts.
  • A 1-page statement of purpose detailing how your background aligns with SPriT Lab research (Blockchain, applied cryptography, or cybersecurity).