The Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) Division of BITS Pilani offers industry-relevant programmes of study for working professionals across multiple industries. The WILP Division supports its industry partners in solving their organizational problems in specific domains through its dedicated network of competency centers and experiential learning facilities. This industry-academia collaboration has evolved to undertake industry research in emerging technology areas that are largely interdisciplinary and often trans disciplinary. The WILP Division selectively engages with renowned academic institutions around the globe to further strengthen this model.
Applications are invited from candidates interested in pursuing their PhD’s as Senior Research Fellows (SRF) to contribute to WILP Division-funded PhD research in the following areas under the supervision of faculty members in the Department of Engineering BITS Pilani. The number of candidates required in each area is indicated in parenthesis.
(i) Sensor data processing for environment modeling, localization, object tracking, and vehicle guidance in the area of Autonomous Vehicles (2 - positions)
(ii) Applications of AI/ML in: (i) vehicle safety, (ii) automotive security, (iii) computer vision (2 - positions)
(iii) Smart Manufacturing – (i) Machine vision in smart manufacturing (1position), (ii) Digital twin development (1 - position)
Duration of research: 3 years
Fellowship amount: Rs. 42,000 per month
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Eligibility requirements:
MTech/MS in engineering from a recognized university with minimum 60% marks or equivalent. Experience in the area of research opted by the candidate is highly desirable.
Interested candidates with the above-mentioned qualification can apply by submitting the application including statement of purpose and latest CV by 31 October 2025.
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Please note that only qualified candidates will be called for interview in the first/second week of November 2025 and no TA/DA will be paid for the interview. Selected candidate may be permitted to register for PhD programme of BITS Pilani, subject to the fulfillment of the requirements.
