Applications are invited for post of PhD Scholar at BITS Pilani

BITS Pilani is a Deemed to be University, offering on-campus programs to more than 17,500 students across its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. It has been recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2020. In the NIRF 2022 rankings, BITS Pilani has been ranked 5th in Pharmacy, 18th in the University category and 29th in Engineering. In QS Asia University Rankings 2023, BITS has been ranked 188th, the only private institute from India in Asia Top 200, and at 18 in India.

Post : PhD Scholar on project

Applications are invited for ONE position of PhD Scholar on project, “Elucidating the mechanism of action of novel, efficient and targeted Anticancer Drug : In vitro and in vivo study” under the supervision of Prof. Shibasish Chowdhury and Prof. Richa Shrivastava.

Scope of work : 1. In-Silico and in-vitro studies of cancer drug actions. 2. In-vivo pharmacokinetics, bio distribution and pharmacodynamics studies of the drug
Essential Qualification : M.Sc./M.Tech/M.Pharm in any discipline of Biological Sciences and Pharmacy
Desirable Qualification : Candidate with hands- on experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture techniques, and animal handling, HPLC and LCMS handling and data analysis
Fellowship : Rs. 37,000 - Rs. 42,000 per month (based on the year of PhD and performance)
Duration : As per BITS Pilani norms
Place of work : BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan

Application process
Please apply with CV and Cover letter (showing alignment and justification with the roles/responsibilities/requirements) using this form.

Preliminary shortlisting will be based on resume and telephonic/audio-visual interview within a week of last date of application. For final interview, the candidate will be informed through e-mail for interview. No TA/DA will be provided in case of personal interview.
For more details, please contact :
Shibasish Chowdhury
Department of Biological Sciences and Pilani Campus
Email : shiba@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in