PhD Opportunity in Civil Engineering: Seismic Base Isolation and Elastomeric Composite Durability at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani in

PhD opportunity at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus under a BITS-CDRF funded project on Durability Assessment of Glued-Fiber Elastomeric Layered Isolators (GFELIs) for Seismic Protection of Buildings.

The project sits at the intersection of Civil Engineering, Materials Science, and Mechanical Engineering, with research themes including seismic base isolation, durability and aging of elastomeric composites, experimental testing, shake-table studies, structural dynamics, and finite element modelling.

Supervisor: Prof. Mohan S C
Co-supervisor: Prof. Ramesh Adusumalli

Eligibility: ME/M.Tech in Civil (Structural), Mechanical, or Materials Science and Engineering with first class or equivalent CGPA. GATE is preferred, though non-GATE candidates may also apply. Helpful background includes experimental material testing/characterization, earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, and FEM/simulation software.

Funding: This is a funded PhD position. The fellowship is ₹37,000 per month for the first two years, then ₹40,000 or ₹42,000 per month after two years and approval of the research proposal, for the remaining period. The normal duration is 3–4 years.

How to apply: Email the updated CV, statement of purpose/research interest, copies of degree certificates and mark sheets, and GATE/NET scorecard if applicable to [email protected]. The last date is 15 June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for an online interview.