BITS Pilani Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 – Research Fellow Vacancy in Economics
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 for Research Fellow in Economics. Master’s degree holders with econometrics, Python, R, Stata and causal inference skills can apply for a two-month research project paying ₹40,000 per month. Last date: 30 October 2026.
Date Posted: 13th October 2026
Organization: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
BITS Pilani Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, invites applications from eligible candidates for one Research Fellow position under a sponsored research project funded by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) through the CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion Accelerator.
The position is associated with the research project titled “Building the Business Case for Gender-Responsive Extension and Advisory Services.” Candidates with a Master’s degree in Economics and strong quantitative research skills are encouraged to apply.
Position Details
- Post Name: Research Fellow
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Department: Economics and Finance
- Project Duration: 2 months
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹40,000 (consolidated)
- Funding Organization: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), through the CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion Accelerator
- Appointment Type: Sponsored research project
- Job Location: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Telangana
Essential Qualification
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Economics.
Preferred Research Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate the following research and technical skills:
- Strong knowledge of applied econometric methods.
- Proficiency in statistical software such as Python, R, and/or Stata.
- Experience handling and analysing large-scale survey datasets.
- Ability to conduct rigorous secondary data analysis.
- Experience applying causal inference techniques.
- Ability to complete empirical research tasks within strict deadlines.
Additional Preferred Skills
The following competencies will be advantageous:
- Strong academic writing skills.
- Ability to review and synthesise academic literature.
- Experience in policy-oriented research and analysis.
Research Responsibilities
The selected Research Fellow is expected to contribute to the project through activities such as:
- Conducting applied econometric analysis.
- Processing and analysing large-scale survey datasets.
- Performing secondary data analysis.
- Applying causal inference techniques to empirical research.
- Reviewing and synthesising relevant academic literature.
- Supporting the preparation of empirical findings and policy-oriented research outputs.
Salary and Remuneration
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹40,000 per month.
Additional allowances and benefits have not been specified in the available advertisement.
Appointment Duration
- Initial Duration: 2 months
- Nature of Appointment: Sponsored research project
- Extension: Not specified in the supplied advertisement
Project Details
Project Title: Building the Business Case for Gender-Responsive Extension and Advisory Services
Funding Organization: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), through the CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion Accelerator
Project Team: Bhemeshwar Reddy A, Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official BITS Pilani website.
- Locate the Hyderabad Campus research recruitment announcement.
- Read the complete advertisement for the prescribed application procedure and submission requirements.
- Prepare the required academic details and supporting documents.
- Submit the application according to the instructions in the official notification before the deadline.
Official Website: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/
Official Address
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Hyderabad Campus
Hyderabad, Telangana, India