Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, an Institution of eminence deemed to be University, invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) for the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India funded research project in the School of Civil & Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal.
Post : Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
Project title : “Multi-matrix volatomic-metabolomic profiling approach for early and pathogen-specific diagnosis of sepsis and assessment of antimicrobial sensitivity using animal models”
Duration of Engagement : 2 years (2026 – 2028)
Eligibility : First-class Post Graduate degree with 3 years experience/ PhD in Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ in subjects relevant to the project.
Mandatory requirements :
• Experience in animal handling and surgical techniques on mice (tracheostomy, catheterization, blood and tissue collection). (Candidates applying for this position must have expertise in handling animals at laboratory)
• Must have published research article (s) as a first author involving a murine model in peer-reviewed journal.
Desired : • Candidates with UGC-CSIR/NET/GATE/DBT-BET qualification will be preferred.
• Experience in metabolomics (GC-MS/LC-MS) and multi-omics data analysis.
• Scientific writing experience with peer-reviewed publications and strong communication skills.
Job Code : Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) – ICMR, MIT, Manipal
Remuneration : INR 67000 and 10% HRA per month
Mentioning of Job Code in the subject line of the application is mandatory.
Candidates possessing the requisite qualification may send their detailed CV and documents in support of qualification and experience to jobs.research@manipal.edu by September 02, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Director – HR
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Madhav Nagar, Manipal – 576104
Udupi, Karnataka, India
e-mail: jobs.research@manipal.edu
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