Project Associate

Bits Pilani; Goa; On-site; INR 360,000 - 430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fellowship: Rs. 30,000/pm + 16% HRA

Job summary

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for Project Associate on a sponsored research project with Sustainable Bio solutions Pvt Ltd, India.

The role focuses on evaluating a 5 KLD SUSBIO Ecotreat STP with IoT sensors, energy considerations, and regulatory alignment. One-year duration with potential PhD pathway at Goa Campus.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or graduate qualifications in basic sciences or related professional fields as described.
• Selection via national exams like CSIR-UGC NET and GATE or equivalent central government exams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in evaluation of the SUSBIO ECOTREAT STP and IoT system at the Goa campus.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting for water quality and treatment performance.

Skills

Water analysis

Chemistry basics

Environmental chemistry

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry/Environment Science/Microbiology/Biotechnology

Graduate/Post Graduate in Chemical Engineering/Environmental Technology/Biotechnology

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of -Project Associate - in the Department of Chemistry at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a - Sustainable Bio solutions Pvt Ltd., India, sponsored research project titled “Performance Evaluation of SUSBIO ECOTREAT Advanced Prefabricated Sewage treatment plant and IOT system.”.

Broad area of Research: Water Analysis and Treatment, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry. The project aims to install and evaluate a 5 KLD SUSBIO Ecotreat advanced packaged sewage treatment plant (STP) at the BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa campus. The evaluation will use conventional and IoT-enabled sensor-based methods to monitor water quality. Tertiary treatment processes will be assessed for energy consumption and by-product analysis. The findings will help determine the suitability of the treated water for various uses, in line with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and regulatory norms.

Duration of the project: One year with evaluation after six months. Candidate selected, and motivated to do PhD degree, will get a chance to apply for PhD degree at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus

Fellowship Amount (Rs.): -30000/pm + 16% HRA if hostel is not availed

Accommodation: Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.

Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science (Chemistry, Environment Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology OR Graduate/Post Graduate in Degree in Professional Course (Chemical Engineering, Environmental Technology, Biotechnology) selected through a process described through any one of the following:-

• Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests- CSIR –UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
• The Selection process through National level examinations conducted by central Government departments and their agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.

Selected candidate will get a chance to apply for PhD degree at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus (Rules of PhD program for BITS Pilani are applicable