Join My Lab

We are inviting curious minds to explore the frontiers of genome evolution and plant-pathogen interactions.

If you’re interested in genomics, transposable elements, fungal evolution, or AI-assisted trait discovery in agriculture — this is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge research at ICAR–Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi.


🎓 Now Accepting (September 2025 onwards)

PhD Candidates

We welcome applications from PhD aspirants who already hold a fellowship (e.g., CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT/ICMR/ICAR fellowships, or institutional SRFs). Candidates should have a strong interest in:

  • Population or comparative genomics
  • Fungal pathogen biology
  • Bioinformatics, GWAS, or multi-omics data integration
  • AI/ML Integration
MSc Dissertation Students

MSc students looking for 4–6 month research internships are encouraged to apply. You’ll get hands-on experience with:

  • Multi-omic analysis
  • Bioinformatics
  • Plant-Pathogen interaction and evolution