Company Description: BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus is one of India’s leading research and higher-education institutions. This position is based in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering and is part of a bilateral research collaboration with National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan , supported under the DST–INAE India–Taiwan Program of Cooperation in Science & Technology.

Role Description: The Junior Research Fellow will work on the project “3D Printed Tacky Liquid Metal–Ionogel Hybrids for Bioelectronic Interfaces.” The research focuses on developing soft, conductive , and adhesive polymeric materials for wearable and skin-interfaced bioelectronics, spanning materials formulation, functional composites, rheology/3D printing, electrical characterization, and bioelectronic interfaces.

The position includes a funded research visit to NCKU, Taiwan . The fellowship is ₹37,000/month + 10% HRA as JRF , with upgradation to ₹42,000/month + 10% HRA as SRF as per applicable norms.

Expected joining is September 2026 / immediately after selection .

Qualifications

M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Polymer Science/Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering,



Chemical Engineering, Physics, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related field .

Must satisfy the applicable Government of India eligibility requirements for appointment as a JRF .

Strong preference for candidates with hands-on experimental research experience in one or more of the following:

- Polymer chemistry and soft materials
- Ionogels, hydrogels, or related gel systems
- Functional/conductive composites
- Rheology and printable materials
- Surface/interface science and adhesion
- Flexible, printed, or wearable electronics

Experience with electrical transport, impedance/electrical characterization, bioelectronics, flexible sensors, electrophysiology, or related device measurements would be an added advantage. Prior experience with liquid metals is desirable but not essential .

- Candidates with a robust materials synthesis/formulation and experimental research background are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Interest in pursuing further research or doctoral studies is required.

📌 Junior Research Fellow (Goa)
🏢 BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus
📍 Goa