Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at BITS Pilani Goa Campus – DST-INAE India–Taiwan Research Project

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at BITS Pilani Goa Campus – DST-INAE India–Taiwan Research Project

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus invites applications from interested and motivated candidates for 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering under a DST-INAE India–Taiwan Programme of Cooperation in Science & Technology funded research project.

Position Overview

Project Title

“3D Printed Tacky Liquid Metal-Ionogel Hybrids for Bioelectronic Interfaces”

Project Investigators

Indian Principal Investigator

Prof. Tushar Sakorikar
Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus

Taiwanese Principal Investigator

Prof. Sheng-Sheng Yu
Department of Chemical Engineering
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess any of the following:

• B.E./B.Tech.

• M.E./M.Tech.

• M.Sc.

in relevant areas such as:

• Chemistry / Polymer Science

• Materials Science / Materials Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Physics

• Nanotechnology

• Biomedical Engineering

• Electrical / Electronics Engineering

• Instrumentation

• Closely related disciplines

Desirable Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who have cleared:

• CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship / Assistant Professorship

• GATE

• Other applicable national-level selection examinations conducted by Central Government departments, agencies, or institutions

as per prevailing project norms.

Preferred Research Experience

Candidates with hands-on experimental experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:

• Polymer synthesis and formulation

• Gels / soft materials

• Functional or conductive composites

• Rheology

• 3D-printable materials

• Additive manufacturing

• Electrical transport or impedance characterization

• Bioelectronics

• Flexible sensors

• Electrophysiology

• Related device characterization

Prior experience with liquid metals is welcome but not essential.

Candidates with a strong background in materials development/formulation will be particularly preferred.

Job Description

The selected JRF will work on the development of soft, conductive and adhesive polymeric materials for skin-interfaced bioelectronics.

The research will broadly involve:

• Soft-material/polymer formulation

• Functional liquid-metal composites

• Rheology

• Extrusion-based 3D printing

• Electrical transport and impedance characterization

• Electrochemical characterization

• Development and evaluation of wearable electrodes

• Electrophysiological recording applications

The position also includes at least one funded research visit to National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan.

Fellowship / Stipend

First & Second Year – JRF

INR 37,000 per month + 10% HRA

Third Year – SRF

INR 42,000 per month + 10% HRA

The third-year SRF fellowship will be subject to applicable upgradation/assessment and project norms.

Age Limit

The upper age limit will be applicable as per:

Project / Government of India norms

Project Duration

3 Years

The selected candidate is expected to join in September 2026 or immediately after completion of the selection process.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply according to the procedure specified in the complete official recruitment advertisement.

Applicants should keep ready:

• Updated CV

• Educational qualification certificates

• NET/GATE certificate, if applicable

• Research experience details

• Publications, if any

• Other relevant supporting documents

Application deadline and submission contact details are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

About BITS Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani is a leading higher education and research institution in India. Its K. K. Birla Goa Campus conducts advanced research across engineering, sciences and interdisciplinary technologies, including materials science, electronics, bioelectronics and emerging manufacturing technologies.

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