Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for an ASEAN-India Science & Technology development Fund (ASTDF), ANRF sponsored research project titled “Growth and characterization of Gallium oxide and its application for broadband ultraviolet photodetector” (CRD_2024_000776). Selected candidate will get a chance to work with international researchers/collaborators.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Apurba Chakraborty (EEE, BITS Pilani Goa Campus), Prof. Songphol Kanjanachuchai (Chulalongkorn University) and Prof. Yam Fong Kwong (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Broad area of Research:  Wide-bandgap semiconductors

Duration of the project: 2 Years

Fellowship Amount (Rs.):  37,000 per month+ HRA

Accommodation: Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate. HRA will be provided if the hostel accommodation is not available.

Qualification: ME/M.Tech in Microelectronics, VLSI Design, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, or MSc in Physics/Electronics or equivalent with minimum 60% aggregate overall. Candidate with GATE or NET score is desirable.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may send their application along with the detailed curriculum vitae (clearly mention the academic degrees, graduating institutes, obtained marks and research experiences) using the link https://forms.gle/wd9EqgmGW6Nzw8ju9. For any clarification, candidate can contact to the principal investigator (email:  apurbac@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in). Last date of application: 24^th May, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via e-mail for online/personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus and no TA/DA will be paid for the Interview.

Selected candidate will be enrolled for PhD program at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus (Rules of PhD program for BITS Pilani are applicable)