Manipal Academy of Higher Education, a leading deemed university based in Manipal, Karnataka, has announced recruitment for Project Research Scientist I (Project Manager) and Project Technical Support III positions under an ICMR-funded multicentre study on preventing contrast-associated acute kidney injury, conducted by the Department of Nephrology at Kasturba Medical College. A total of four posts are available, two for each role, offering candidates a chance to work on a randomised clinical trial involving patient recruitment, sample handling and study coordination.
MAHE Recruitment 2026 - Project Research Scientist I and Project Technical Support III Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
12 Oct
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Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification26 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About MAHE Project Research Scientist I and Project Technical Support III Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Post Name
- Project Research Scientist-I (Project manager) and Project Technical Support-III
- Job Location
- Udupi, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable by another two years based on performance and the need of the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Research Scientist-I (Project manager)
2
Project Technical Support-III
2
Total4
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-I (Project manager) | 2 |
| Project Technical Support-III | 2 |
| Grand Total | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Research Scientist-I (Project manager)2 posts
- Qualification
- First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, in the field of Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences/Clinical Research/Biochemistry/Public Health or related disciplines, or Second Class Post Graduate Degree in these fields with PhD.
- Desirable
- PhD, or PG degree with two years post-PG research experience; experience in Randomized Controlled Trials and multicentre study coordination; proficiency in scientific writing and statistical software (SPSS/R/Stata or equivalent); experience with REDCap software and data management; working knowledge of Kannada is desirable but not mandatory
- Job Code
- Application for Project Research Scientist-I - Department of Nephrology, KMC, Manipal
- Travel
- Travel to participating sites for project staff training and periodic audits; cost of travel and stay borne by the project fund
Project Technical Support-III2 posts
- Qualification
- Three Years Graduate degree in the field of Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences/Clinical Research/Biochemistry/Public Health or related disciplines with three years post qualification experience, or PG in these fields.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience with a three-year graduate degree
- Desirable
- Prior research experience, preferably in RCTs; proficiency in venipuncture; laboratory skills such as handling and processing of biological samples, centrifugation and ELISA; scientific writing skills; fluency in spoken Kannada is essential; experience with REDCap software and data management is desirable
- Job Code
- Application for Project Technical Support-III - Department of Nephrology, KMC, Manipal
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are screened and eligible candidates are shortlisted.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed by email about the interview date; no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Salary Structure
Project Research Scientist-I (Project manager)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 + 10% HRA
Project Technical Support-III
Pay: Rs. 28,000 + 10% HRA
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-I (Project manager) | Rs. 56,000 + 10% HRA |
| Project Technical Support-III | Rs. 28,000 + 10% HRA |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed CV with personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 2Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph.
- 3Mention the job code of the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- 4Email the complete application to [email protected], or send it by post to the Director - HR, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104, Udupi, Karnataka.
- 5Make sure the application reaches on or before 12 October 2026.
- 6Keep a copy of the sent application for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed CV
•Self-attested copies of educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photographs
Important Details
- Mentioning the job code in the subject line of the application is mandatory.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview date.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Project Details
The positions are for an ICMR intermediate grant-funded multicentre study titled 'SGLT2 Inhibition and Remote Ischemic Preconditioning to Prevent Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Multicenter Randomized 2x2 Factorial Trial' at the Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal.
Project Research Scientist-I Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate research activities across all participating study sites and ensure smooth implementation of the study protocol
- Train and supervise project staff
- Identify, screen and recruit eligible participants
- Coordinate participant visits, intervention administration, follow-up and retention
- Coordinate collection, processing, storage and documentation of biological samples as per study SOPs
- Coordinate shipping of study drug to all participating sites and maintain documentation of study drug supply, shipping and storage
- Assist with biochemical and biomarker analyses
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry in case report forms and electronic databases and assist in resolution of data queries
- Maintain participant records, study files, screening and enrolment logs, intervention records and follow-up documentation
- Coordinate Data and Safety Monitoring Board meetings and maintain minutes
- Assist the Principal Investigator in progress reports, presentations, abstracts and manuscripts
Project Technical Support-III Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the study including screening and identification of eligible participants, informed consent, recruitment, delivery of study interventions, data collection and entry, reporting of adverse events and participant follow-up
- Maintain participant records, study files, screening and enrolment logs, intervention records and follow-up documentation
- Collection, proper handling and storage of biological samples
- Analysis of blood and urine samples by ELISA
- Assist the Principal Investigator in progress reports, presentations, abstracts and manuscripts
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0820-2923433
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply by post instead of email?
Yes. Candidates may send their detailed CV either by email to [email protected] or by post to the Director - HR, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104, Udupi, Karnataka.
Is mentioning the job code in the application mandatory?
Yes. The notification states that mentioning the job code in the subject line of the application is mandatory.
Is Kannada language proficiency required?
For Project Technical Support-III, fluency in spoken Kannada is essential. For Project Research Scientist-I, working knowledge of Kannada is desirable but not mandatory.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No. The notification states that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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