Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 job notification announced by Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus for the post of PhD Scholar. Eligible candidates may apply through Google form.
Hiring Organization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Organization Profile: Mechanical Department
Research Position: PhD Scholar
Title of the project: Design and Optimization of a Calendering process for Water-based Slurries for Enhancing the Production of Li-Ion Battery Cells
Sponsoring/Funding Agency: WIPRO WIN fellowship (at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus)
Essential Qualifications: M.Tech/M.E. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Energy Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or related fields, having a First Class or equivalent grade and a minimum of 60% aggregate at both UG and PG levels. Candidates with a Strong undergraduate background (B.E./B.Tech) in a relevant engineering discipline. with a First Class and (>8.0 GPA) can also apply.
Desirable Qualifications: A background or prior experience in areas such as battery materials and Li-ion cell manufacturing are desirable. Familiarity with slurry formulation, electrode fabrication, and calendering processes is important. A solid understanding of mechanical design, heat and mass transfer, and fluid rheology is expected. Experience with materials characterization techniques, modeling and simulation tools, design of experiments (DoE), and process optimization methods will be considered an added advantage.
Project Duration: 4 Years
Stipend: Fellowship of Rs. 37,000 + 27% HRA per month (or ₹42,000 based on the year of PhD and performance).
Job Location: The student would be spending four years at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus during the PhD tenure.
Last date for the receipt of applications: 18th July, 2025.
Apply Mode: Google form (https://forms.gle/cX3HLBiLStwbevYd7)
Organization Website: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/hyderabad/
How to Apply: Please apply with CV and Cover letter (showing alignment and justification with the roles/responsibilities/requirements) using this form
- Please fill the Google form: https://forms.gle/cX3HLBiLStwbevYd7
Preliminary shortlisting will be based on resume and telephonic/audio-visual interview within a week of last date of application. For final interview, the candidate will be informed through e-mail for final interview (electronically). For any query regarding the application for position, please contact via email ([email protected]) or office phone number (+91 40 66303 772)
Contact Details:
Dr Abhishek Sarkar
Department of Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/dr-abhishek-sarkar/