MAHE Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow Vacancy

MAHE Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow Vacancy

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a DBT-sponsored research project at the Manipal School of Life Sciences. Eligible candidates with a background in Life Sciences are encouraged to apply.

Project Details

Project Title:
“Neural circuit mechanism of obsessive-compulsive disorder-like checking behaviour in mice: A study with a special focus on the role of hippocampo-medial prefrontal cortical neuronal circuit”

Funding Agency: DBT

Project Code: BT/PR53788/BMS/85/251/2024

Supervisor: Dr. Gireesh Gangadharan
Associate Professor, Department of Ageing Research
Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE

Position Details

Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Project Duration: 2 Years

Remuneration: INR 37,000 per month + HRA as per DBT norms

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess:

• M.Sc. in any field of Life Sciences

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• UGC-CSIR/NET/GATE/DBT-BET qualification

• Research experience in behavioural neuroscience, molecular neuroscience, or computational biology

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should send:

• Detailed CV

• Research experience details

• Cover letter

• Contact details of two references

Applications must be emailed within two weeks of the advertisement to:

director.msls@manipal.edu
jobs@manipal.edu
CC: gireesh.g@manipal.edu

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date by email.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Official Source

Organization: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
School: Manipal School of Life Sciences
Email: jobs@manipal.edu
Phone: 0820-2922702

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