Applications are invited for ASCRIN joint PhD program of BITS Pilani & La Trobe University

Project Title: Biomarker-based Monitoring of Biomethanation for Enhanced Process Control and Product Yield
Project Description: This project aims to monitor biomethanation through biomarker-based techniques to enable real-time insights into microbial community dynamics and metabolic activities. Moving beyond conventional kinetic models, the study will employ advanced tools like fluorescent and gas-based reporter systems, high-throughput sequencing, and substrate-specific labeling.
Essential Qualification: M.Tech/ M.E/ M.Sc in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Life Sciences/ Environmental Biotechnology/ Environmental Science from a recognized university, with > 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
Fellowship: @ BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus: INR 37,000 - 42,000 + 24% HRA per month.
@ La Trobe University: Full-fee research scholarship, covering tuition fee. Return economy airfare and health insurance.
Application Deadline: 03.08.2025
No. of Positions: One
Desirable Qualification: Specialization and work experience in anaerobic digestion/biomethanation/ microbiology/ biochemistry/ molecular biology.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can please apply with (i) cover letter, (ii) detailed resume with mobile number, email ID, postal address and contact details of two references as a single PDF via email to sangan@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in with the subject line "Application for ASCRIN PhD
Position". Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in the first week of August 2025.

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