BITS Pilani Careers: JRF Jobs | MSc Chemistry Graduates Apply Now
Are you looking for a research opportunity through BITS Pilani Careers? This announcement for JRF Jobs invites motivated candidates, including those seeking MSc Chemistry Jobs, to apply for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an MNRE-sponsored project at BITS Pilani. This government-funded role focuses on green hydrogen production and offers strong exposure to advanced energy and sustainability research.
About BITS Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is one of India’s leading institutions for science and engineering education. Through BITS Pilani Careers, the institute offers prestigious JRF Jobs and government-funded research opportunities, including roles well-suited for candidates searching for MSc Chemistry Jobs and careers in green energy and sustainable technologies.
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on the research project sponsored by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The position will be purely on a contractual basis as per the following details:
- Position: Junior Research Fellows
- Number of Vacancies: 03
- Funding Agency: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Project Title: Biomass to Green Hydrogen: Development of 100 kg/day H2 production via oxy-steam-CO2 gasification integrated with catalytic CO conversion and continuous H2 separation using a mixed matrix hollow fibre membrane system
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Pratik N Sheth, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
- Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
- Project Tenure: 3 Years
Job Description
Hydrogen production and separation from green sources are vital for sustainable growth. The Government of India has identified that green hydrogen production from biomass sources will decarbonise various industrial processes utilising hydrogen produced from fossil fuels. This project proposes a novel technology and process for producing and separating hydrogen via gasification, followed by membrane-based separation. The technology developed will be employed at a pilot plant scale in collaboration with an Industrial partner (Chanderpur Renewal Power Pvt Ltd). The project will accelerate the development of biomass gasification-based Green Hydrogen production and membrane-based separation technologies.
Essential Qualification:
- M.E./M.Tech. with at least 60% marks in Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Energy Science or Engineering/ Material Science / Environmental Engineering/ Nano Technology or a relevant area
- M.Sc Chemistry/Physics with at least 65% marks (with a minimum of one year of experience)
Upper Age Limit: Preferably below 35 Years
Fellowship: Rs. 37,000/- per month (as per MNRE/Govt and BITS Pilani guidelines)
Registration for PhD: Selected candidates may be permitted to register for the PhD program at BITS Pilani, subject to meeting the requirements of the PhD qualification process in accordance with the institute’s norms.
How to Apply: Email the following documents to: pratik@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in with the subject as ‘Application for JRF Position’
- CV (Mention past education, technical skills, research experience, publications, etc.)
- Cover letter and contact details of at least two academic referees.
- Copy of the NET/GATE/National-level exam score card (if applicable).
Selection Process:
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit, experience, and the project’s requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview, which will be conducted online.
- Only qualified and suitable candidates will be invited to interview.
- The initial JRF appointment is for 1 year and may be extended up to 3 years based on performance.
Application Deadline: 10 February 2026.
