Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has announced an exciting opportunity for the position of Project Research Scientist-I under an prestigious ICMR-sponsored research project focused on Cancer-on-Chip technology and breast cancer diagnostics. Candidates with strong backgrounds in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and cancer research are encouraged to apply.
This latest MAHE recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for M.Sc graduates seeking careers in cancer biology, genomics, microfluidics, and translational biomedical research. Candidates with NET/GATE/DBT-BET qualifications and prior laboratory research experience will be preferred.
Job Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) |
| Position | Project Research Scientist-I |
| Project | Cancer-on-Chip: Organ-on-Chip Diagnostic Platform |
| Project Sponsor | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Location | Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Qualification | First Class M.Sc |
| Preferred Qualification | UGC-CSIR/NET/GATE/DBT-BET |
| Salary | ₹61,040 per month |
| Last Date to Apply | May 23, 2026 |
| Project Duration | 2 Years |
About the Research Project
The ICMR-funded project titled “Cancer-on-Chip: Developing a state-of-the-art microfluidic diagnostic Organ-on-Chip (OoC) platform to study ex vivo chemo radiation sensitivity in breast cancer patients” aims to advance precision oncology and personalized cancer treatment technologies.
The project is led by Dr. Sanjiban Chakrabarty and focuses on cutting-edge biomedical applications including:
- Microfluidic diagnostic systems
- Organ-on-Chip (OoC) platforms
- Cancer biology and genomics
- DNA damage response studies
- Breast cancer chemo-radiation sensitivity analysis
Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates for the Project Research Scientist-I role will be involved in:
- Conducting advanced molecular biology and cancer biology experiments
- Working on Organ-on-Chip and microfluidic research platforms
- Performing genomics and genome editing studies
- Handling confocal microscopy applications
- Assisting in animal handling and mouse model studies
- Supporting translational oncology and diagnostic research
- Maintaining experimental records and project documentation
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary biomedical research teams
Educational Qualifications
Candidates applying for this MAHE Project Research Scientist-I recruitment should possess:
Essential Qualification
- First Class M.Sc in:
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following qualifications will receive preference:
- UGC-CSIR NET
- GATE
- DBT-BET
Preferred Research Experience
Applicants with prior experience in the following areas are highly preferred:
- DNA damage response
- Microfluidics
- Cancer biology
- Genomics
- Genome editing
- Confocal microscopy
- Animal handling (mouse model)
Salary and Benefits
The selected candidate will receive salary as per ICMR norms:
- ₹61,040 per month (including HRA) for first two years
- ₹64,092 per month during the third year
Additional Benefits
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cancer diagnostics research
- Exposure to advanced Organ-on-Chip technology
- Experience in translational biomedical research
- Collaboration with leading researchers and clinicians
- Excellent academic and research environment at MAHE
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should send the following documents via email:
- Detailed CV
- Research experience summary
- Cover letter
- Contact details of two references
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