BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus Recruitment 2026: 2 Research Associate & Field Investigator Positions

This opportunity is ideal for postgraduates in social science disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks, particularly those with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualifications for the Research Associate role. Candidates should have a strong interest in computational frameworks, terms of trade, AI/ML-based automation, and research areas such as Trade and Development, Blue Economy, Maritime Economics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. It suits individuals seeking a project-based, short-term (2-year) research role with the potential to pursue a PhD at BITS Pilani Goa Campus.

Individuals seeking permanent employment or roles outside the specified social science and computational research domains should not apply. Those who do not meet the minimum postgraduate qualification (55%) or the additional requirements for the Research Associate position (NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.) are ineligible.

BITS Pilani is a highly reputed institution in India, known for its academic excellence and research facilities. While these are project-based contract roles, they offer significant exposure to advanced research within an ICSSR-funded project. This can serve as an excellent stepping stone for a research career and provides a direct pathway for potential PhD enrollment at a prestigious university, enhancing long-term academic and professional growth.