Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a premier institute of higher education and a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act. It is renowned for its innovative educational practices and research excellence, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of science, engineering, and management.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Cross-Disciplinary Research Fellow

🎯Project Details

• Project Title – “Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of Parali waste by Aspergillus niger NJP09 for organic acid production to extract zinc from tailing waste”
• Under the supervision of – Prof. Suresh Gupta (Chemical Engineering & Biological Sciences) and Prof. Jitendra Panwar (Biological Sciences).
• Duration: As per BITS Pilani norms (https://admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in/PhD/phd.html)

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Qualifications & experience as prescribed by Norms.

The candidate must have an M.Tech/M.E. in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or its equivalent. The position is open to PhD aspirants intending to pursue a full-time, on-campus PhD program at BITS Pilani.

This position is open only to candidates (PhD Aspirants) who intend to pursue a full-time, on campus PhD program. The candidates should check the eligibility criteria and qualification process for the PhD program at BITS Pilani: (https://admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in/PhD/phd.html).

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

₹37,000 – ₹42,000 per month (As per the institute norms)

💺 JOB LOCATION

BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.

Applicants should email their CV and cover letter, demonstrating alignment and justification with the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, to sureshg@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in. Preliminary shortlisting will be based on resume and telephonic/audio-visual interview within a week of the last date of application.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 20th September 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Department of Biological Sciences & Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus-333031, Rajasthan

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani invites applications from eligible candidates for the Cross-Disciplinary Research Fellow position.

Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/CDRF_Prof-Suresh-Gupta-Project-Fellow-Advertisement_CDRF-III_on_15-09-2026.pdf