- Opportunity to work on a 36-month ANRF-PMECRG funded project titled 'Beyond Heavy Metals: Leveraging Orbitronics in Light Metals for Energy-Efficient in-plane Magnetization Switching in Magnetic Memory Devices'.
- Research focus on Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Devices under the supervision of Dr. Debanjan Polley, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics.
- Selected candidate may register for PhD program at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, subject to institutional eligibility criteria.
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🎓 M.Sc.
🎓 Physics Degree
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for ANRF-PMECRG Project
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Hyderabad Campus
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet Mandal, Hyderabad 500078, Telangana, India
Apply Deadline
25 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Hyderabad Campus (BITS Pilani) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | M.Sc. (m.sc.), Physics Degree (physics-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- First Class Postgraduate with M.Sc. in Physics as mandatory qualification.
- Desirable: Strong background in Solid-State Physics, Optics, and Magnetism.
- Prior experience in thin-film/nanostructure preparation and familiarity with SEM, XRD, VSM techniques is preferred.
- Qualification in national-level exams such as NET/GATE or equivalent is desirable but not mandatory.
- Desirable: Strong background in Solid-State Physics, Optics, and Magnetism.
- Prior experience in thin-film/nanostructure preparation and familiarity with SEM, XRD, VSM techniques is preferred.
- Qualification in national-level exams such as NET/GATE or equivalent is desirable but not mandatory.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for an interview.
- Interview will be conducted through Zoom/Google Meet.
- Final selection subject to fulfilling institutional eligibility criteria for PhD registration.
- Interview will be conducted through Zoom/Google Meet.
- Final selection subject to fulfilling institutional eligibility criteria for PhD registration.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Detailed application including educational qualifications, research experience, and published research papers (if any).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the JRF position under the ANRF-PMECRG project?
The last date to submit applications is 25th August 2026.
Q.
What is the fellowship amount for the JRF position in the first two years?
The fellowship amount is Rs. 37,000 per month plus 30% HRA for the first two years.
Q.
Under which project is the JRF position being offered?
The JRF position is offered under the ANRF-PMECRG funded project with advertisement number ANRF/ECRG/2025/003443/PMS.
Q.
Who is the Principal Investigator for this project?
The Principal Investigator is Dr. Debanjan Polley, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.
Q.
Is there any provision for PhD registration for the selected candidate?
Yes, the selected candidate may be permitted to register for the PhD program at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, subject to fulfilling institutional eligibility criteria.