BITS Pilani Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Biological Sciences at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, has invited applications for 1 Project Research Scientist – I position on an ICMR-sponsored research project. The project runs for 3 years, and the fellowship is Rs. 56000 per month + 10% HRA. Candidates need a Post Graduate Degree in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Biochemistry OR a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course. Applications go by email to the Principal Investigator by 2 November 2026. BITS Pilani is not a government body. This is a project position funded by ICMR.

BITS Goa Project Research Scientist – I at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About BITS Goa Project Research Scientist – I

BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus is the Goa campus of the Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, a deemed university. This position is in the Department of Biological Sciences and serves an ICMR-sponsored project. The broad area of research is Protein nanoconjugates and Infectious Diseases. The Principal Investigator is Prof Sumit Biswas and the Co-Investigator is Prof Sachin Talekar.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

The notice prints the qualification as: Post Graduate Degree in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Biochemistry OR Graduate/Post Graduate in Degree in Professional Course.

Desirable

The notice marks the following as desirable. The candidate should have been selected through any one of these:

• Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
• The selection process through National level examinations conducted by central Government departments and their agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.

Experience

An experience in biofilm handling and/or nanoparticle synthesis would be preferred.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility for the Project Research Scientist – I post.

Pay and Tenure

• Fellowship: Rs. 56000 per month, plus 10% HRA on top.
• Tenure: The project lasts 3 years.
• Accommodation: Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability. It will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time the candidate joins.
• PhD option: The selected candidate will get a chance to apply for a PhD degree at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus. The Rules of the PhD program for BITS Pilani apply.

How to Apply for BITS Goa Project Research Scientist – I

Interested candidates may email their application to the Principal Investigator, Prof Sumit Biswas, at [email protected] by 2 November 2026.

1. Prepare an application and a curriculum vitae that gives details of your research experience.
2. Write the email subject exactly as: "Application for Project Research Scientist – I ICMR IG".
3. Send the application and CV to [email protected] by 2 November 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Application
• Curriculum vitae with details of research experience

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for an online/Personal interview, to be held at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.

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