BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow (Chemistry) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Chemistry at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), Hyderabad Campus, has invited applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in a 36-month research project on selective hydrogenation of CO₂ to ethanol. The fellowship is Rs. 31,000/- p.m. in the first and second years and Rs. 35,000/- p.m. in the third year upon upgradation. Candidates need a B.S. (4 years) / Integrated B.S.-M.S. / M.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent degree with 55% marks and NET-LS/GATE, and must send an application with a detailed CV by e-mail to Prof. Sounak Roy on or before 30 November 2026.

About BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani has a Hyderabad Campus at Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet Mandal, Hyderabad. The post is in a time-bound research project run by Prof. Sounak Roy, Principal Investigator, in the Department of Chemistry. It is a temporary post, purely on contractual basis.

Who Can Apply

• Essential qualification: B.S. 4 years programme / Integrated B.S.-M.S. / M.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET-LS/GATE.
• Age limit: 28 Yrs. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.

The notice does not mention an age cut-off date, a desirable qualification or any experience requirement. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The project tenure is 36 Months. The post is for a temporary period, purely on contractual basis, and is co-terminus with the duration of the project. The notice does not mention HRA or other allowances.

BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job Description

• Synthesis and characterization of single atom catalysts and alloys, and testing their performance for selective CO₂ hydrogenation to ethanol.

How to Apply for BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1. Prepare an application with a detailed CV.
2. Send it by e-mail to Prof. Sounak Roy, Department of Chemistry, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, at [email protected].
3. Send it on or before 30 November 2026.

The notice names no other document and gives no e-mail subject line.

Important Instructions

• Selection will be made strictly as per CSIR-HRDG Guidelines.
• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the project; no claim for regular employment will be entertained.

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