Currently, multiple PhD positions are available in our laboratory. Applicants with a background in life sciences/chemistry/physics/computational biology, having their own independent PhD fellowship, are encouraged to apply. In our lab, students have the opportunity to work in both the wet and dry labs. Students are also encouraged to think and work independently to become future scientists or decision makers. Thus, we are interested in taking motivated students who have a strong interest in structural biology using cryo-EM, image processing, and computation, as well as have a strong interest in  /biochemistry/molecular biology/microbiology related works. We have our own in-house small cryo-EM image processing and computation setup and a standard wet lab facility. 

There are a few important points you should know about us. At present, there are almost no chances of getting a hostel room on campus for PhD students. However, there are plenty of privately owned apartments/rooms available for rent within walking distance to the institute where our PhD students stay. By staying there, you may even save some money from your HRA as well. We have very good on-campus canteens that offer healthy food at reasonable prices. Ours is a very green, pollution-free, spacious campus with resort-like landscaping, with a plethora of student activity centers. Similar to the IITs and other IISERs, our fees are a bit high compared to other research institutes and universities in the country. It's a Government mandate and not in our hands to change. In my opinion, though, the extra money you spend is because of using their many facilities and capitalizing on the brand value of these premier institutes of the country. However, be aware of bad mouthing and misguiding persons. That's their job. What to do? Don't get distracted by them. 

Finally, if you are still interested and remain motivated enough to join our group and are ready to explore the journey into the unknown, and enjoy it through interdisciplinary approaches of science, please contact "partha_datta@iiserkol.ac.in" with your full CV and an SOP.  Simultaneously, check the IISER Kolkata application portal periodically and submit your application package before the deadline mentioned there. Best wishes.

Also, students interested in carrying out their MSc final year project or final year BSMS project, which are generally for a longer duration, like six months to one year, are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in working with us as a postdoc, drop an email.