Company Description

RedKross Research Foundation (RKRF) is a Section 8 nonprofit research and innovation organization based in Haryana, India. The Foundation works at the intersection of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Intelligence, Applied Psychology, Human-Centred Security, and Emerging Technologies.

RKRF focuses on ethical cybersecurity research, open-source intelligence (OSINT), cyber investigations, application security, malware analysis, cloud and IoT security, cyber psychology, and open-source technology development.

Through initiatives such as the Cyber Security Lab, AEGIS Research Group, Blue Team Lab, Digital Forensics Lab, Applied Psychology Lab, and Open Source Program, RKRF promotes interdisciplinary research, practical learning, responsible innovation, and community-focused digital safety.

Our mission is to transform research into practical solutions that improve digital resilience, public awareness, education, and social well-being.

Job Role Description

Position: Open Source Research Fellow

Job Type: Remote

Organization: RedKross Research Foundation (RKRF)

The Open Source Research Fellow will contribute to interdisciplinary research and innovation projects involving cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital forensics, threat intelligence, applied psychology, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct structured research, literature reviews, and technical investigations.
- Research cybersecurity threats, OSINT methodologies, digital evidence, and human behaviour in digital environments.
- Collect, analyse, validate, and document research findings.
- Contribute to research papers, technical reports, white papers, and policy briefs.
- Support the development and evaluation of open-source tools, research frameworks, and practical security solutions.
- Participate in collaborative research projects, technical workshops,



and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Assist with research proposals, grant applications, and project documentation.
- Maintain ethical research practices, confidentiality, privacy, and responsible handling of sensitive information.
- Present findings and collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent relevant academic experience, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Psychology, Criminology, Digital Forensics, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, or related disciplines.

Required Skills and Competencies:

- Strong interest in cybersecurity, technology, psychology, forensic science, or interdisciplinary research.
- Basic understanding of research methodologies, literature reviews, data collection, and analytical techniques.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning.
- Valuable written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prepare research reports, technical documentation, and presentations.
- Commitment to ethical research, privacy, confidentiality, and responsible technology use.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Previous participation in research projects, internships, fellowships, or technical communities.
- Familiarity with OSINT, threat intelligence, digital forensics, cybersecurity tools, or applied psychology.
- Experience with Python, Linux, GitHub, research databases, or data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of academic writing, technical documentation, and research publication processes.
- Contributions to open-source projects, technical blogs, research papers, or community initiatives.

Additional Information:

- Candidates from diverse academic backgrounds who demonstrate research aptitude, ethical judgement, curiosity, and a commitment to humanitarian values are encouraged to apply.

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