Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – BITS Pilani Hyderabad

HIRING FOR
SALARY

INR 37000

POSTED ON
25/04/2026
LAST DATE
15/05/2026
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – BITS Pilani Hyderabad

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ANRF-sponsored research project in the Department of Physics.

This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in cosmology, machine learning, and astrophysics research.


Position Overview

Institution

Campus

Location

Post

Vacancies

Deadline

BITS Pilani

Hyderabad Campus

Hyderabad, India

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

01

15 May 2026


Project Details

Component

Details

Project Title

Probing the Epoch of Reionization with 21-cm Cosmology using Machine Learning in the SKA Era

Funding Agency

ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation)

Principal Investigator

Dr. Madhurima Choudhury (ANRF Ramanujan Fellow)

Department

Physics

Project Insight:
The project focuses on studying the early universe (Epoch of Reionization) using 21-cm cosmology and machine learning techniques, aligned with global efforts like the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).


Fellowship & Duration

Component

Details

Fellowship

INR 37,000/month + HRA

Duration

3 Years (1+2 years, based on performance)


Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

  • First-class M.Sc. in Physics
    OR

  • B.Tech / M.Tech with background in:

    • Physics

    • Mathematics

    • Computer Science


Preferred Criteria

  • Valid GATE / NET score

  • Strong background in:

    • Physics

    • Computational methods

    • Data analysis / Machine Learning


Age Limit

  • Maximum 28 years


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Work on cosmological data analysis using machine learning

  • Contribute to research on 21-cm signals and early universe studies

  • Assist in:

    • Simulations

    • Model development

    • Research publications


Application Process

How to Apply

  1. Apply via Google Form:
    https://forms.gle/iVMxqmznYsGy5RBT8

  2. Send application via email with:

    • CV/Resume

    • Cover letter (research interests, academic background, publications)

📧 Email: madhurima.choudhury@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in


Important Dates

Event

Date

Last Date to Apply

15 May 2026

Interview (Tentative)

Last week of May 2026


Important Notes

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview

  • Interview will be conducted online

  • Candidates must ensure all documents are properly submitted


Final Note

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge astrophysics research combining cosmology and machine learning at BITS Pilani Hyderabad. Ideal for candidates aiming for a career in research, Ph.D., or advanced scientific computing.

Apply before the deadline to be part of this frontier research project.

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