Open position
PhD position in condensed matter physics is available
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position under the following two projects:
Project 1 Title: Novel 2D Materials for photovoltaic and photocatalytic application
Id : BITSRMIT024B001225
To apply: https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/ResearchProjectApply.aspx?progCode=229
Project 2 Title: 2D heterostructures for gas sensing and catalytic applications
Id : BITS025F001483
To apply: https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/ResearchProjectApply.aspx?progCode=499
Supervisors: Prof. Swastibrata Bhattacharyya, Dept. of Physics, BITS-Pilani K. K. Birla Goa Campus and Prof. Michelle Spencer, STEM College, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia
Highlights:
- Acquire an internationally recognised qualification from an Indian Institute of Eminence (BITS Pilani) and a top Australian University (RMIT)
- Receive a full RMIT tuition fee scholarship for the duration of your enrolment
- Receive a generous scholarship with nominal tuition fee from BITS
- Benefit from the combined expertise of two leading universities and access world-class research facilities
- Travel to Australia for up to one year of candidature and be supported by an Australian stipend for the duration of your year in Melbourne
Eligibility:
- M.Sc/M.Tech/ME and equivalent in Physics/Chemistry/Nanoscience/Materials with “First Division/Class” or equivalent. The applicant should have a strong motivation to do research in the field of computational condensed matter physics. Knowledge of density functional theory (DFT) is desirable but not essential.
How to apply:
You can search for the project ids (BITSRMIT024B001225 and BITS025F001483) on the research projects page to apply.
Closing date: 26th September 2025 for the January 2026 intake.
To register and apply visit:
https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/ProjectsResearch.aspx?bitrmite
For the advertisement:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17B6p8_BBT-v8uLd5osgef-5XuR54CD0_/view?usp=sharing
