Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a premier educational institution known for its excellence in research and education. Located in Manipal, Karnataka, MAHE offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. The institution is committed to fostering innovation and research, providing students and faculty with state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative environment.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Project Technical Support – III (Position A – Behavioral Neuroscience and Clinical Support)
• Project Technical Support – III (Position B – Clinical Research Support)

🎯 PROJECT DETAILS

• Project titled: “AI-Driven Wearable Biomarker Validation of Monoaminergic Sleep Disruption in Major Depressive Disorder: A Cross-Species Translational Framework”
• Funded by: ICMR
• PI: Prof. Samir Kumar Praharaj, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, KMC, Manipal and Dr. Pavan Kumar Agrawal, Associate Professor, Centre for Molecular Neurosciences, Dept. of Anatomy, KMC, Manipal and Co-PIs at the MIT, Manipal, School of Computer Engineering. 
• Duration of the post: Up to 3 years, co-terminus with the project, subject to annual review of performance. 

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Position A: M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Neuroscience, Biotechnology or equivalent with appropriate research experience. Candidates with UGC-CSIR/NET/GATE qualification will be preferred.

Position B: M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology/Psychiatric Social Work, or M.Sc. in Psychology or Masters in Social Work. Prior clinical research exposure is desirable. Candidates with UGC-CSIR/NET/GATE qualification will be preferred.

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Rs. 28,000 per month + 10% HRA, as per ICMR norms (both positions).

💺 JOB LOCATION

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Eligible candidates may apply with a detailed CV, cover letter along with contact details of two referees, as a single pdf file, on or before September 21, 2026, with the subject line “ICMR-PTS-III-Molecular Neurosciences (Position A)” or “ICMR-PTS-III-Molecular Neurosciences (Position B)” by email to jobs.research@manipal.edu. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview 

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before September 21, 2026.

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Director – HR, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Manipal Academy of Higher Education invites applications from eligible candidates for the Project Technical Support positions.

Project Technical Support positions Recruitment: View Official Notification