MAHE Recruitment 2026: Research Associate-I Vacancy

MAHE Recruitment 2026: Research Associate-I Vacancy

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the position of Research Associate-I. This role is part of a project sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, and will be based at the Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences.

Project Details

• Project Title: Physics informed AI powered polarization sensitive mobile based cancer diagnosis for telepathology

• Project ID: DST/INT/Singapore/P-01/2026 (G)

• Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Nirmal Mazumder

• Duration: 3 years

Vacancy & Remuneration

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• PhD in Photonics, Physics, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Biomedical Engineering.

• Candidates must have a very good academic record throughout.

• Scholars who have submitted their PhD thesis are also encouraged to apply.

Preferred Skills

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in instrumentation, image analysis, and data science.

Job Location

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, India.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates may apply with a detailed CV, research experience, and cover letter along with contact details of two references.

Deadline: Within two weeks of the advertisement.

Submission: Send your application via email to:

• director.msls@manipal.edu

• nirmal.mazumder@manipal.edu

Important Notes:

• Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview date.

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Official Website: manipal.edu