Looking for strongly motivated individuals passionate to pursue research in fluid dynamics and turbulence, to join the research group of Prof. Rishita Das. Please see details of the openings below.
Project Associate
We invite applications for a Project Associate position in TPCRL. This is a pre-doctoral role meant for a highly motivated individual who wants to explore the use of data science in discovering physical complexities of turbulent flows.
Project Associate (Data-Driven Analysis of Turbulence)
Duration: 2-3 years (funded project)
Location: Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
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Project Overview
Specifically, the project will involve application of data-driven methods, such as information theory and machine learning, to investigate the causality and predictability of varied turbulent flow problems. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to develop a research career at the intersection of fluid mechanics and advanced data science, possibly leading to a PhD in our research group. The responsibilities will include establishing the use of specific data-driven methods in turbulence, developing novel analysis approaches, and applying them on large turbulence datasets to understand/model the flow physics in different turbulent flow problems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Fundamental knowledge in probability and statistics.
- Background in fluid mechanics and/or turbulence.
- Proficiency in Python or a comparable language used for data analysis and modeling.
- Familiarity with machine learning or information theory is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a passion for research.
Why Join Us
This position offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge data-driven methods for discovering the complexities of turbulent flow, with access to significant data-science/computational resources. As part of a funded project, you will have the opportunity to build a robust research portfolio. Successful performance in this pre-PhD role may serve as a stepping stone to our PhD program in one or more years of joining.
How to Apply
Please submit a single PDF containing:
- A cover letter explaining your motivation and relevant background.
- A detailed CV highlighting educational qualifications, research projects, programming experience, and future research interests.
- Contact information for at least two references.
Send applications or inquiries to rishitadas@iisc.ac.in, using the subject line “Application for Project Associate”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We look forward to receiving your application!
Postdoctoral scholar
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral position in TPCRL for PhD graduates who are interested in pursuing a research career in data-driven turbulence modeling and simulations, under the ANRF – NPDF program (deadline June 30). If interested, please email us soon!
Postdoctoral scholar (Data-Driven Turbulence Modeling)
Duration: 2 years
Location: Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
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Qualifications
- PhD degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Fundamental knowledge in probability and statistics.
- Background in fluid mechanics and/or turbulence.
- Proficiency in Python or a comparable language used for data analysis and modeling.
- Familiarity with machine learning is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a passion for research.
Why Join Us
This position offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge data-driven methods for discovering the complexities of turbulent flow, with access to significant data-science/computational resources. As part of a funded project, you will have the opportunity to build a robust research portfolio. Successful performance in this pre-PhD role may serve as a stepping stone to our PhD program in one or more years of joining.
How to Apply
Please submit a single PDF containing:
- A cover letter explaining your motivation and relevant background.
- A detailed CV highlighting educational qualifications, research projects, programming experience, and future research interests.
- Contact information for at least two references.
Send applications or inquiries to rishitadas@iisc.ac.in, using the subject line “Application for Project Associate”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We look forward to receiving your application!
PhD & Masters Students
We are looking for Ph.D. students to start exciting research thesis project at TPCRL. We warmly invite candidates who have received admission offers for Ph.D. (or M.Tech.) programs at IISc to reach out to us. Please feel free to send us your CV and initiate a conversation about potential research opportunities within our group. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who will tackle exciting research problems at the frontier of turbulence in Aerospace.
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Interested graduate students can email Prof. Rishita Das at rishitadas@iisc.ac.in or stop by her office (AE-210).
Candidates who have not applied to IISc yet, can apply through IISc admissions conducted twice a year. We look forward to receiving your application!
Research Interns
Applications are actively encouraged from undergraduate students currently pursuing BTech or B.Sc. degrees in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering, Physics, or other related areas.
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Interested candidates can email their CV mentioning their interests/experience to Prof. Rishita Das (rishitadas@iisc.ac.in).
Candidates are encouraged to apply for fellowship programs such as JNCASR, Indian Academy of Sciences.
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