Join us!

We welcome motivated postdocs, JRFs, and graduate students who want to join us. If you are committed to research in evolution or ecology, read on!

Please read and think about our research before you approach for a position. Read some of our papers so that you know what kind of work we do. If you find our research interesting, please email Deepa with your CV and a brief description of your research interests. We cannot respond to emails that do not include this information.

MSc project interns: Please write by April 2026 if you are interested in working with us for your MSc thesis in the August term.

PhD applicants: PhD students usually join the lab through the joint NCBS admissions. We would like to recruit 1-2 students in the August 2026 term.

Postdoc applicants: We currently have one funded postdoctoral position for bioinformatics analysis of bacterial mutations, and welcome applications from candidates who have already received their PhD degree. Please write in with your CV and a brief statement about your research interest.

JRFs/Project assistants: We are always interested in recruiting a project assistant with prior training in bioinformatics or insects, and a strong interest in evolution. If you have a UGC/CSIR/equivalent fellowship, even better! Please write.