Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at BITS Pilani Goa – ICSSR-Funded Trade & AI Research Project

Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at BITS Pilani Goa – ICSSR-Funded Trade & AI Research Project

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus invites applications for 01 Research Associate (RA) position under an ICSSR-funded research project examining India’s Regional Trade Agreements, welfare gains, and AI/ML-enabled computational analysis.

Position Overview

Project Title

“India’s Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) Welfare Gain Analysis: A Computational Framework Using Terms of Trade & AI/ML-Based Automation”

The project combines international trade and development research with computational methods, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to study the welfare implications of India’s Regional Trade Agreements.

Broad Areas of Research

The research project covers areas including:

• Trade and Development

• Regional Trade Agreements

• International Trade

• Welfare Gain Analysis

• Terms of Trade

• Blue Economy

• Maritime Economics

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Computational Economic Analysis

Research Team

Principal Investigator:
Prof. Rajesh Barik

Co-Principal Investigators:

• Prof. Rudra Prasad Pradhan

• Prof. Hemant Rathore

• Prof. Jestin Johny

Fellowship

The selected Research Associate will receive:

INR 37,000 per month

The fellowship will be governed by the applicable terms of the ICSSR-funded project.

Project Duration

The research project has a duration of:

2 Years

The appointment will be linked to the requirements and duration of the sponsored research project.

Eligibility & Qualifications

The detailed educational qualification, experience, and eligibility requirements are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official notification for information regarding:

• Essential academic qualifications

• Preferred disciplines

• Research experience requirements

• Knowledge of economics / trade / AI / ML

• Data analysis or programming requirements

• Age criteria, if applicable

Relevant Candidate Profile

Candidates with academic or research experience in the following areas may find the position particularly relevant:

• Economics

• International Trade

• Development Economics

• Maritime / Blue Economy

• Econometrics

• Data Analytics

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Computational Social Science

Documents Required

Applicants should keep relevant documents ready as specified in the detailed advertisement, which may include:

• Updated CV / Resume

• Educational qualification certificates

• Academic mark sheets

• Research experience details

• Publication details, if applicable

• Technical / computational skills

• Other supporting documents required by BITS Pilani

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply according to the procedure prescribed in the official BITS Pilani Goa Campus project recruitment notification.

Applicants should carefully review the complete advertisement for:

• Application form / email / online link

• Essential qualifications

• Required documents

• Application deadline

• Selection procedure

• Interview details

Note: The application deadline and submission instructions are not visible in the provided excerpt.

Important Details

Official Notification & Apply Information

Candidates should visit the official BITS Pilani Goa Campus / Research & Innovation recruitment section for the complete project advertisement and application instructions.

About BITS Pilani Goa Campus

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus is part of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, one of India’s leading higher education and research institutions. The campus supports interdisciplinary research spanning engineering, sciences, economics, management, artificial intelligence, data science, and emerging technologies.

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