Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Title: Development of Medical Device
Funding Agency: Industry Sponsored
Principal Investigator: Prof. Anil Jindal, Department of Pharmacy
Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Radha Raman Mishra, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Project Tenure: 2 Years
Fellowship: ₹37,000 per month

About BITS Pilani

BITS Pilani is a Deemed to be University, recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. With campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai, it serves over 17,500 students. In the NIRF 2022 rankings, BITS Pilani is ranked 5th in Pharmacy and 18th among Indian universities.

Job Description

The JRF will focus on research in nanomedicine and drug delivery technology/medical devices. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting research and development activities.
• Writing research papers for indexed journals and conferences.
• Filing patents related to the project.

Qualifications

• Essential: First class in M.Pharm with specialization in Pharmaceutics or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Preferred: Candidates with industrial experience in formulation development, drug delivery, or medical devices.

Age Limit

• Not exceeding 30 years (age relaxation applicable as per norms).

PhD Registration

Selected candidates may have the opportunity to register for a PhD program at BITS Pilani, subject to fulfilling the required qualifications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV to anil.jindal@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in with the subject line: ‘Application for JRF’. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview, which will be conducted online. Please note that meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview invitation; candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements.

Application Deadline

27th October 2024

For further inquiries, please contact: anil.jindal@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in