Call for Institute Research Fellow: BITS Pilani (K K Birla Goa Campus)

Call for Institute Research Fellow: BITS Pilani (K K Birla Goa Campus)

Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani – K K Birla Goa Campus invites applications from motivated students for an Institute Research Fellow position under the BITS Pilani Cross-Disciplinary Research Framework III Funded Project.

The research will be conducted at the Department of Chemistry in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Project Overview

• Project Title: "Peptide-based Supramolecular Photochromic Biocompatible Hydrogels for the Development of 4D-Printed Next-Generation Adaptive Contact Lenses"

• Research Fields: Chemistry, Materials, and Additive Manufacturing.

• Project Supervisors: Dr. Subhasish Roy (Department of Chemistry) & Prof. Dhananjay Madhukar Kulkarni (Department of Mechanical Engineering).

• Funding Agency: BITS Pilani.

• Duration: 2 Years (Renewed annually based on satisfactory performance).

Fellowship & Benefits

• Fellowship Amount: INR 37,000/- per month (for the first two years).

• Accommodation: Hostel accommodation at BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus will be provided, subject to availability and institutional norms.

• Ph.D. Opportunity: The initially recruited fellow will have the opportunity to apply for a Ph.D. position at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus (rules of the Ph.D. program will apply).

Candidate Eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum Eligibility: Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry (with at least 60% marks) OR M.Pharm (with at least 60% marks) with experience in Synthetic Organic Chemistry/Peptide Chemistry related project work.

• Preferences: Priority will be given to candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including PhD only / PhD + lectureship / Assistant Professorship) in Chemical Sciences or a GATE in Chemistry.

Key Skills & Expectations

• Candidates should have a basic understanding of Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Reagent Chemistry, Coupling Agents, Peptide Chemistry, Biomolecules, Materials Chemistry, and Photochemistry.

• Responsibilities include performing lab experiments, writing reports/articles in good English, and targeting publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Age Limit

• Not exceeding 35 years as on the date of interview.

• Age relaxation of up to 5 years is allowed for SC/ST/PH/OBC/Women candidates.

Important Dates & Application Process

• Application Deadline: May 28, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their application and curriculum vitae (including details of research experience) to the principal investigators via email:

• Email to: subhasishr@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in

• CC to: dmk@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in

• Email Subject Line: "Application for an Institute Research Fellow Position Under BITS Pilani CDRF-III Funded Project"

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an online interview.