MAHE Manipal Recruitment 2026 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Vacancy under ANRF-PMECRG Project

MAHE Manipal Recruitment 2026 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Vacancy under ANRF-PMECRG Project

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) funded research project at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal.

The project focuses on developing innovative fungal biomass-based adsorbent systems for low-temperature carbon capture applications.

Position Details

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Positions: 01

Project Title

Development of Fungal Ferromass-Based Structured Adsorbent System for Low-Temperature CO₂ Capture

Department

School of Mechanical Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal

Job Code

“Junior Research Fellow – ANRF Funded Project”

Mentioning the Job Code in the subject line of the application is mandatory.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:

Option 1

• M.Sc. in:

  • Biotechnology

  • Microbiology

  • Environmental Science

  • Life Sciences

  • Biochemistry

  • Materials Science

  • Chemistry

  • Related disciplines

OR

Option 2

• B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in:

  • Biotechnology

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Bioprocess Engineering

  • Materials Science

  • Energy Systems

  • Related disciplines

from a recognized university/institution with a strong academic record.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• CSIR-UGC NET qualification

• GATE qualification

• Any national-level examination recognized by ANRF

• Experience in fungal cultivation

• Biomass processing and valorization

• Carbon capture and adsorption studies

• Material characterization techniques

• Environmental biotechnology

• Engineering research and scientific writing

Duration of Engagement

• Initial appointment for 1 year

• Extendable annually based on satisfactory performance

• Maximum project duration: 3 years

Fellowship / Remuneration

For candidates qualified through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or any ANRF-recognized national-level examination:

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

INR ₹37,000 per month + HRA
(For the first two years)

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

INR 42,000 per month + HRA
(For the third year, subject to satisfactory performance and approval as per ANRF norms)

Research Areas

The selected candidate will work on:

• Carbon capture technologies

• Fungal biomass-based adsorbents

• Environmental biotechnology

• Material synthesis and characterization

• Sustainable CO₂ capture solutions

• Climate and clean-energy related research

Why Apply?

✔ Work on a prestigious ANRF-PMECRG funded project
✔ Opportunity to contribute to sustainable carbon capture technologies
✔ Gain interdisciplinary research experience in biotechnology, materials science, and environmental engineering
✔ Work with leading researchers at MIT Manipal
✔ Potential progression from JRF to SRF based on performance

Organization

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal
School of Mechanical Engineering
Manipal, Karnataka

Key Highlights

• Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Vacancy: 01

• Funding Agency: ANRF (PMECRG)

• Initial Fellowship: INR 37,000 + HRA per month

• SRF Fellowship: INR 42,000 + HRA per month

• Duration: Up to 3 Years

• Location: MIT Manipal, Karnataka

• Preferred: NET/GATE/ANRF-qualified candidates

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in carbon capture, environmental biotechnology, and sustainable materials development at MAHE Manipal.

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