Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
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PhD Opportunity in Plasmonics, Biosensing and Point-of-Care Diagnostics Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani in India
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
The programme offers scholarship support and a joint PhD degree. The student will spend three years at BITS Pilani and one year at RMIT University, Melbourne, with international research experience included.
Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
Country
India
University
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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PhD Opportunity in plasmonics, biosensing, biophotonics, and point-of-care diagnostics at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, in collaboration with RMIT University, Melbourne.
The project, titled “Ultrasensitive Detection of Disease-Specific Biomarkers Using Photonic Tools for Potential Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Devices” (Project ID: BRJP26100047), focuses on developing plasmonic tools for ultrasensitive biomarker detection and translating them into practical POCT devices.
The successful candidate will work on plasmonic biosensing at BITS Pilani and then spend one year at RMIT University working on POCT device development. The programme offers a joint PhD degree, scholarship support, and international research experience, with three years at BITS Pilani and one year at RMIT University.
Ideal interests: nanoplasmonics, biosensing, biophotonics, nanotechnology, and diagnostic device development.
Deadline: 10 October 2026.
How to apply: Search for Project ID BRJP26100047 on the BITS–RMIT PhD portal and submit your application there. If interested, you may also reach out to the supervisor to express your interest.
Funding details
The programme offers scholarship support and a joint PhD degree. The student will spend three years at BITS Pilani and one year at RMIT University, Melbourne, with international research experience included.
What's required
Applicants should be motivated and interested in nanoplasmonics, biosensing, biophotonics, and point-of-care diagnostics. The post does not specify degree prerequisites beyond the PhD opening, but it implies suitability for a joint PhD project with international research mobility.
How to apply
Search for Project ID BRJP26100047 on the BITS–RMIT PhD portal and apply through the portal. Interested candidates may also contact the supervisor by expressing interest in the project.
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