We are looking for motivated people to join MAHI Lab. If you are interested in neurosymbolic AI, graph neural networks, causal machine learning or AI for science (computational biology, drug discovery), read the relevant section and reach out.

Strong programming skills in Python/PyTorch and a background in AI/ML or computational biology are valued. Email tirtharaj@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in with subject [MAHI-Lab Inquiry] <Position Type>, attaching your CV and a short statement of interest with a paragraph on the most embarassing research mistake so far in your life.

PhD Students

Self-funded / Fellowship holders

We welcome PhD applicants who have secured their own funding through fellowships such as PMRF, CSIR-UGC NET, or equivalent. If you hold (or are likely to receive) such a fellowship and your interests align with ours, please get in touch.

BITS Pilani PhD Programme

BITS Pilani offers PhD positions with Teaching/Research Assistantships. Candidates who clear the BITS PhD entrance process can join the lab. See the BITS PhD admissions page for eligibility and schedule.

Postdoctoral Researchers

We are happy to host postdocs with their own funding via schemes such as ANRF N-PDF, INSA fellowships, Marie Curie, Newton fellowships, or equivalent. We do not currently have funding for postdocs independently.

Master’s Thesis Students (BITS or outside)

M.E. dissertation students in Computer Science or related disciplines at BITS Pilani are welcome to approach us with a research proposal. Typical projects are in neurosymbolic AI, GNNs, or AI for biology. I am also open to (co-)supervising thesis from outside BITS campuses, if the student is interested in pursuing a PhD with our group.

Project / Internship Students

BITS Students: Study-Oriented Projects (SOP), Practice School, and summer research internships are available. See the current summer 2026 application form. Keep watching for such Opportunities.

External Students: Short-term visits (2–3 months) may be arranged for students with a strong ML/AI background and a specific project interest. We do not have funding for external interns; you must have your own support, including stay outside the institute campus.

How to Apply

Email tirtharaj@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in with:

  1. Your CV / resume
  2. A half-page statement of research interest
  3. Links to prior code / publications / projects (if any)