Manipal Academy of Higher Education, a leading deemed university in Karnataka, is hiring for Project Research Scientist I and II (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support III posts on a project basis. A total of 3 positions are open under an ICMR extramural project at the Department of Integrated Research, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, focused on developing patient-specific biodegradable implants for mandibular reconstruction, offering interdisciplinary work in biomaterials, 3D printing and medical imaging.
MAHE Recruitment 2026 - Project Research Scientist and Project Technical Support III Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
12 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About MAHE Project Research Scientist and Project Technical Support III Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Post Name
- Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical), Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support III
- Job Location
- Udupi, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initially for a period of one year and extendable up to three years on performance and need of the project.
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
1
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)
1
Project Technical Support III
1
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) | 1 |
| Project Technical Support III | 1 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate degree, including an integrated postgraduate degree, in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with three years of relevant post-qualification research experience, or a PhD in a relevant discipline, as applicable to the prescribed eligibility criteria.
- Experience
- Three years of relevant post-qualification research experience.
- Note
- Job Code: Application for Project Research Scientist-II (NM) - Department of Integrated Research, KMC, Manipal
- Preferred Experience
- CT/DICOM-based medical image processing, 3D segmentation and extraction of anatomical defects from CT datasets; patient-specific 3D modelling and CAD for additive manufacturing/3D printing; research experience in biomaterials, tissue engineering, bone regeneration or additive manufacturing supported by scientific publications; hands-on FDM-based 3D printing with polymer or polymer-bioactive glass composite systems; mechanical, physicochemical and structural characterization of biomaterials and tissue-engineered scaffolds.
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate degree, including an integrated postgraduate degree, in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline, as applicable to the prescribed eligibility criteria.
- Experience
- Experience in at least two of the preferred areas.
- Note
- Job Code: Application for Project Research Scientist-I (NM) - Department of Integrated Research, KMC, Manipal
- Preferred Experience
- Biomaterials, tissue engineering or regenerative medicine; additive manufacturing/3D printing, particularly FDM-based fabrication; CAD, patient-specific 3D modelling and/or medical image processing; physicochemical, mechanical or biological characterization of biomaterials and scaffolds.
Project Technical Support III1 post
- Qualification
- 3-year Graduate degree in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Materials Science with 3 years of post-qualification experience OR Post Graduate degree in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Materials Science.
- Experience
- Three years of post-qualification experience when applying with a 3-year graduate degree.
- Note
- Job Code: Application for Project Technical Support-III - Department of Integrated Research, KMC, Manipal
- Preferred Experience
- Experience in computational modelling relevant to biology/biomedical engineering.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on their qualifications and relevant experience.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed by email about the interview date; no TA/DA is paid for attending.
Salary Structure
10% HRA is payable in addition to the pay of every post.
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
Pay: Rs. 67,000 + 10% HRA
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 + 10% HRA
Project Technical Support III
Pay: Rs. 28,000 + 10% HRA
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) | Rs. 67,000 + 10% HRA |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) | Rs. 56,000 + 10% HRA |
| Project Technical Support III | Rs. 28,000 + 10% HRA |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed CV covering 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] on or before 12 October 2026.
- 5Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed CV
•Self-attested copies of educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
Important Details
- Mentioning the job code in the subject line of the application email 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 the ICMR extramural research project titled 'Development and Translational Validation of CT-Guided Biodegradable Patient-Specific Implants for Mandibular Reconstruction Following Tumor Resection and Trauma' at the Department of Integrated Research, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal.
Research Environment
Work will be at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, in an interdisciplinary environment integrating clinical, engineering, biomaterials and translational research, with scientists from biomedical/engineering, maxillofacial and plastic surgery, and large animal preclinical evaluation.
Application Address
Director - HR, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104, Udupi, Karnataka, India. Email: [email protected], Phone: 0820-2923433.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0820-2923433
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