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BITS Pilani PhD Position (Physics) 2026 — 1 Vacancy (PhD, Not a Job)

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (K K Birla Goa Campus)

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BITS Pilani (K K Birla Goa Campus) has invited applications for one fully funded PhD position in Physics under the BITS Pilani–IIT Madras collaborative Ph.D. program, under a notice dated 7 November 2026. This is a PhD position, NOT a job: the project is 'Resource-efficient generation of GKP states for photonic quantum Technologies' under Prof. Sanjib Dey and Prof. Anil Prabhakar. Fellowship is ₹37,000 plus 30% HRA (₹48,100 per month) with ₹20,000 annual contingency. M.Sc. Physics or equivalent with 60% marks; age limit 28 years. No application fee is stated. Apply by email to sanjibd@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in by 21 November 2026.

Total posts
1
Last date
21 Nov 2026
Qualification
Graduate / Post Graduate
Age limit
18–28 yrs

01Important dates

Last Date to Apply
21 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–28years

Age limit 28 years. No cut-off date and no relaxation are stated in the notice; no minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

04How to apply for the BITS Pilani PhD Position (Physics) 2026

  1. 01Open the official BITS Pilani notice PDF linked below and read it in full.
  2. 02Confirm you hold an M.Sc. in Physics or an equivalent degree, or a B.E., B.Tech., M.Tech. or M.E. in Electrical Engineering or an allied discipline, with at least 60% aggregate marks.
  3. 03Prepare your CV, highlighting knowledge of quantum mechanics, quantum optics or quantum information theory and basic programming skills, preferably Python.
  4. 04Email your CV to Prof. Sanjib Dey at sanjibd@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in by 21 November 2026.

Vacancy details

1 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
PhD Position (Physics) — GKP states for photonic quantum technologiesM.Sc. in Physics or equivalent degree in Physics / Engineering Physics / M.Tech. / M.E. / B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or allied disciplines, minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA1

Full details

BITS Pilani PhD Position (Physics) 2026 — 1 vacancy (PhD position, NOT a job)

This is a PhD position, not a regular job or recruitment. The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani — K K Birla Goa Campus — has invited applications for one fully funded PhD position under the BITS Pilani–IIT Madras collaborative Ph.D. program, under a notice dated 7 November 2026. The last date to apply is 21 November 2026.

The project

The PhD work is on the project 'Resource-efficient generation of GKP states for photonic quantum Technologies' (Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill states in photonic quantum computing). The supervisor is Prof. Sanjib Dey (BITS Pilani) and the co-supervisor is Prof. Anil Prabhakar (IIT Madras). The student will be registered at BITS Pilani and the PhD degree will be awarded by BITS Pilani on successful completion of all programme requirements. Stay at IIT Madras will be mutually decided by the supervisor and co-supervisor — expected at least 6 months, extendable up to 24 months.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Physics or an equivalent degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, M.Tech., M.E., B.E. or B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or other allied disciplines from a recognised university or institute, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. Desired skills are knowledge of quantum mechanics, quantum optics or quantum information theory, basic programming skills (preferably Python), and interest in theoretical and numerical research. The age limit is 28 years; no cut-off date and no relaxation are stated, and no minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

Fellowship

₹37,000 per month plus 30% HRA, which comes to ₹48,100 per month, along with an annual contingency of ₹20,000.

Fee and selection

No application fee is stated in the notice. Shortlisted candidates will be called for online interviews, with the schedule communicated by email. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to apply

Send your CV by email to Prof. Sanjib Dey at sanjibd@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in by 21 November 2026.

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BITS Pilani PhD Position (Physics) 2026 — 1 Vacancy (PhD, Not a Job): FAQs

Is this a job or a recruitment?

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No. This is a fully funded PhD position under the BITS Pilani–IIT Madras collaborative Ph.D. program. The student is registered at BITS Pilani and the PhD degree is awarded by BITS Pilani.

How many vacancies are there, and what is the project?

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1 vacancy, in Physics, on the project 'Resource-efficient generation of GKP states for photonic quantum Technologies', under Prof. Sanjib Dey (BITS Pilani) and Prof. Anil Prabhakar (IIT Madras).

What is the fellowship?

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₹37,000 per month plus 30% HRA, which comes to ₹48,100 per month, along with an annual contingency of ₹20,000.

What qualification is needed?

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M.Sc. in Physics or an equivalent degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, M.Tech., M.E., B.E. or B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or other allied disciplines, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

What is the age limit?

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28 years. No cut-off date and no relaxation are stated in the notice; no minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

How do I apply, and what is the last date?

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Email your CV to Prof. Sanjib Dey at sanjibd@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in by 21 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates are called for online interviews. No application fee is stated in the notice.

You may also need

PhD Position Notice PDF (dated 7 November 2026)12 days left