PhD positions:

If you wish to do a PhD with me, you should apply for the Computational Biology PhD program at IMSc, Chennai. Minimum eligibility requirements for admission to the PhD program are: (a) B.Tech. or M.Sc. in Science or Engineering subjects, and (b) Qualification of a National level examination such as CSIR-UGC JRF or GATE. For additional details, see PhD program page. Deadline for admissions in 2019 was April 30.

Postdoctoral positions:

If you wish to carry out Postdoctoral research with me, you should apply for a Postdoctoral position in the Computational Biology group in IMSc. To apply, send your application with a copy of your recent CV and Research Statement to Director, IMSc. Please also arrange at least two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Director, IMSc. If you would like additional information before your application, you are welcome to contact me.

Project Assistant positions:

We are able to hire students interested in gaining research experience as Project Assistants in externally funded projects. Minimum eligibility for such positions is B.Tech. or M.Sc. or M.Tech. degree in computational biology or related disciplines. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit for at least 2 years with excellent communication skills and have qualified a National level examination such as CSIR-UGC JRF or GATE. Knowledge of computer programming in languages such as C, C++ or Python is essential. Open positions for Project Assistants are advertised in the IMSc Careers page.

Masters and Bachelors Thesis students:

We usually host 1-2 students for their Masters or Bachelors Thesis projects each year. In case you are interested, we encourage you to contact one of the group members at least 3 months before the start date with a copy of your CV and address of 1-2 referees. Knowledge of programming in languages such as C, C++ or Python is essential. Outstation applicants will only be considered if they can commit at least 6 months for their project work. Outstation students will also have to arrange their accommodation on their own.

Summer Internships:

IMSc has a summer program in computational biology. To apply for the summer internship, please apply online here. Deadline is usually last week of February every year.