BITS Pilani Chemistry JRF Vacancy | Apply for Research Fellow Jobs
Looking for a prestigious Chemistry JRF Vacancy in a top research institute? BITS Pilani has announced an exciting opportunity for motivated candidates under a Cross-Disciplinary Research Framework project at the Goa Campus. This Research Fellow job opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about nanostructured materials, electrochemistry, energy storage devices, and advanced chemistry research. Candidates interested in BITS Pilani Careers and cutting-edge research work should not miss this opportunity.
About the Institute:
BITS Pilani is one of India’s premier higher education and research institutions known for excellence in science, engineering, and interdisciplinary innovation. The K.K. Birla Goa Campus is actively involved in advanced research projects across chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and energy technologies.
Call for the Position of Junior Research Fellow
Date: 12th May, 2026
Call Summary: Applications are invited from motivated candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on a BITS Pilani sponsored Cross-Disciplinary Research Framework (CDRF) project under the joint supervision of Prof. Saurav Bhattacharya (Department of Chemistry) and Prof. Richa Singhal (Department of Chemical Engineering) at BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus.
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Project Title: Design of Inorganic and Organic Frameworks─based Hybrid Nanostructured Materials for High Performance Energy Storage Devices
- Place of Work: BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus
- Investigators:
- Prof. Saurav Bhattacharya, Department of Chemistry
- Prof. Richa Singhal, Department of Chemical Engineering
- Project Duration: 2 Years (The selected candidate will be given the opportunity to register for the BITS Pilani PhD program, subject to the fulfillment of institute requirements)
Scope of Work:
- The JRF would be exposed to cutting edge research work, wherein he/she would be involved in the design and development of novel hybrid nanostructured materials based on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) and subsequently in their utilization as catalysts for key electrochemical energy storage and conversion reactions.
Essential Qualifications:
- MSc. (Chemistry) or an equivalent degree or M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or allied disciplines, with a minimum of 60% marks. The age of the candidate should not exceed 35 years as on the date of the interview.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Candidates with a background in synthetic Inorganic and/or Materials chemistry along with an experience in electrochemistry will be preferred. Qualification in any of the National Eligibility Tests, such as the CSIR–UGC NET (including lectureship) and/or GATE, is desirable.
Fellowship: INR 37,000/- per month (or as per the guidelines). Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability.
Deadline for Application: 31st May, 2026
How to Apply:
- Interested and suitably qualified candidates should email their updated CV along with a cover letter stating their academic/research experience, and their motivation to work justifying their suitability for the role to either Prof. Saurav Bhattacharya (sauravb@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in) or Prof. Richa Singhal (richas@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in) by 31st May 2026.
- Please note that only qualified and suitable candidates will be contacted via e-mail for online/personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus and no TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
This Chemistry JRF Vacancy at BITS Pilani offers an excellent opportunity for candidates aiming to build careers in advanced chemistry and materials research. Candidates looking for Research Fellow Jobs and BITS Pilani Careers can gain valuable exposure to high-impact interdisciplinary research along with a potential PhD opportunity.
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