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PhD Scholar Position – Li-ion Battery Calendering Process Optimization | BITS Pilani Hyderabad | WIPRO WIN Fellowship

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BITS Pilani Hyderabad as a PhD Scholar (Mechanical Engineering) under WIPRO WIN Fellowship. Work on Li-ion battery calendering process optimization. Apply by 18th July 2025. Stipend up to ₹42,000.

Post Date: July 8, 2025

Organization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Project Title:

Design and Optimization of a Calendering Process for Water-based Slurries for Enhancing the Production of Li-Ion Battery Cells

Job Description

BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, invites applications for a PhD Scholar position under the WIPRO WIN Fellowship in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The selected candidate will work on optimizing the calendering process for Li-ion battery electrode manufacturing, focusing on water-based slurries to improve battery cell production efficiency.

Essential Qualifications:

  • M.Tech/M.E. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Energy Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or related fields.

  • First Class (or equivalent) with ≥60% aggregate in UG & PG.

  • Exceptional B.Tech graduates (First Class, >8.0 GPA) may also apply.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Background in Li-ion battery materials, cell manufacturing, or electrode fabrication.

  • Knowledge of slurry formulation, calendering processes, and rheology.

  • Experience in mechanical design, heat/mass transfer, materials characterization.

  • Familiarity with modeling/simulation (COMSOL, ANSYS), DoE, and process optimization.

Fellowship & Duration:

  • Stipend: ₹37,000 + 27% HRA (or up to ₹42,000 based on performance).

  • Duration: 4 years (full-time at BITS Hyderabad).

How to Apply?

  1. Submit CV & Cover Letter via Google Form: https://forms.gle/cX3HLBiLStwbevYd7

  2. Last Date: 18th July 2025.

  3. Selection Process:

    • Shortlisting based on CV.

    • Telephonic/Video Interview.

    • Final Interview (online).

Contact Information:

Dr. Abhishek Sarkar
Department of Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Email: abhisheks@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Phone: +91 40 66303 772
Website: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/hyderabad/