
Advance Research in Land–Atmosphere Interactions & Climate Science 🌍☁️
The Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, in collaboration with the Department of Earth and Climate Sciences, IISER Tirupati, invites applications for a Full-Time Joint PhD Programme in the exciting area of Land–Atmosphere Interactions and Coupling Metrics.
🔬 Research Focus
Study the exchange of energy, water, and momentum between the land surface and the atmosphere, contributing to improved understanding of climate processes, hydrological systems, and environmental sustainability.
✨ Programme Highlights
🎓 Joint Doctoral Degree from BITS Pilani and IISER Tirupati
💰 Fellowship:
₹37,000/month (first two years)
₹42,000/month (after two years)
🏫 Programme Structure:
First 2 years at BITS Pilani
Final 2 years at IISER Tirupati
📅 Expected Joining:
1st August 2026
🖥️ Selection Process:
Online Interview
👨🏫 Supervisors
Dr. Guntu Ravikumar
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Dr. K. Sai Kranthi
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth and Climate Sciences
IISER Tirupati
🎯 Eligibility
Applicants with a Master's degree (minimum 55% marks or CGPA ≥ 6.0/10) in relevant disciplines such as:
Civil Engineering
Hydrology
Water Resources
Meteorology
Atmospheric Sciences
Earth Sciences
Geology & Geophysics
Environmental Sciences
Physics
Or allied disciplines
Candidates with NET/GATE qualifications in relevant subjects are encouraged to apply. IISER BS-MS dual degree graduates (CGPA ≥ 8.0) are also eligible under the specified criteria.
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their CV to:
📧 guntu.ravikumar@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
📧 saikranthi@iisertirupati.ac.in
🗓️ Application Deadline: 20 July 2026
Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
🌱 Join two premier institutions and contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of hydrology, climate science, and environmental sustainability.
Apply now and become part of the next generation of researchers shaping the future of Earth system science.
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📢 Applications Open | Joint PhD Programme 2026
BITS Pilani × IISER Tirupati
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