Welcome to the Opportunities page of my research group. I am building an interdisciplinary team to explore questions in statistical ecology, forecasting, and biodiversity dynamics. If you are motivated, curious, and excited about combining quantitative methods with ecological questions, I’d love to hear from you!
🎓 PhD Opportunities
🎓 PhD Opportunities
There are three pathways to join my group as a PhD student:
Direct PhD Enrollment ( Can start anytime )
Direct PhD Enrollment ( Can start anytime )
- If you already hold a fellowship, e.g., CSIR/UGC NET-JRF (Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Statistics), INSPIRE Fellowship (DST), DBT-JRF (Life Sciences/Ecology), you are eligible to join directly as a PhD student under my supervision.
- I encourage interested candidates to contact me anytime.
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Project-linked Research → PhD Pathway ( Will open from Summer 2026 )
- If you don’t yet hold a fellowship, you may join initially as a project-linked researcher (up to 3 years).
- Strong performers will be supported to transition into a PhD under my supervision upon securing a fellowship (NET-JRF, INSPIRE, etc.)
- Once a fellowship is secured, you can smoothly transition into a PhD under my supervision.
- Secure PhD funding from the institute ( ISI JRF entrance test on 10-May-2026)
- You can appear for ISI JRF entrance test - this test is held every year on 2nd Sunday of May (e.g., this year it will be on 10-May-2026) for different subject categories. If you are really interested in joining my lab where we do inter-disciplinary work, please appear for ISI-JRF entrance test with subject category "Physics & applied math". Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person interview to discuss research interests and potential directions. Contact me if you would like to know more.
🔹 Backgrounds Welcome: Statistics, data science, applied mathematics, physics, engineering, ecology —or anyone with a Master's degree eager to apply quantitative skills to ecology, forecasting, and biodiversity research.
🔬 Research Themes:
- Statistical & mathematical modeling of ecosystems
- Biodiversity forecasting under global change
- Nonlinear dynamics, time series, spatio-temporal modeling
- Data science & machine learning applications in ecology
🔬 Research Themes:
- Statistical & mathematical modeling of ecosystems
- Biodiversity forecasting under global change
- Nonlinear dynamics, time series, spatio-temporal modeling
- Data science & machine learning applications in ecology
🧑🔬 Postdoctoral Opportunities
I am open to hosting postdoctoral fellows with NPDF fellowships, or NBHM fellowships, or other externally funded postdoc positions. Please reach out early so we can co-develop a competitive project proposal. Currently, there is no opportunity for ISI-funded postdoc fellowship.
📩 How to Apply
📩 How to Apply
Please email me ([email protected]) with:
- CV (academic background, skills, relevant experience).
- A short statement of interest (why you want to join, your research motivation, which research theme excites you most, and how your current skillset aligns with that).
- For PhD applicants, mention clearly if you already hold a fellowship (NET-JRF/INSPIRE, etc.).