Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support – III – “ MultiOmics Profiling and Population Pharmacokinetic Approach for Prediction of Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions for the Antitubercular Therapy (ATT) with Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART), and Comedications”

Job Title
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support – III

Number of Posts

• Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): 1
• Project Technical Support – III: 1

Project Title
Multi-Omics Profiling and Population Pharmacokinetic Approach for Prediction of Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions for the Antitubercular Therapy (ATT) with Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART), and Comedications

Funding Agency
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India

Location
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal, Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104, Udupi, Karnataka, India

Eligibility
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical):

• MSc/PharmD/MPharm/MTech (Life Sciences/Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Pharmacy Practice preferred)

Project Technical Support – III:

• MSc/MPharm/PharmD (Life Sciences/ Molecular Biology/ Laboratory Technology/ Biotechnology, Pharmacy)

Requirements
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Skills required:

• Prior experience in pharmacogenomics or pharmacokinetics and tuberculosis research
• Molecular biology experiments and blood sample collection from patients
• Prior clinical research experience
• Knowledge of adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting and analysis
• Good communication & leadership Skills
• Computer skills: GraphPad Prism, Excel, SPSS, “R” software
• Prior publications in a relevant area are preferred

Project Technical Support – III – Skills required:

• Prior experience in pharmacogenomics or pharmacokinetics and tuberculosis research
• Molecular biology experiments and blood sample collection from patients
• Prior clinical research experience
• Good communication & leadership Skills
• Computer skills

Responsibilities
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical):

• Isolation of genomic DNA, RNA, and proteins from biological samples
• Isolation of serum and plasma samples from blood samples
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team with multicentric research teams
• Manuscript writing and publications
• Day-to-day mentoring of project staff and students; other duties as assigned
• Self-motivated
• The candidate should be highly organized and be able to manage multiple priorities

Project Technical Support – III:

• Data collection and documentation
• Treatment follow-up of patients
• Isolation of genomic DNA, RNA, and proteins from biological samples
• Isolation of serum and plasma samples from blood samples
• Biological sample collection, processing, storage and experimentation
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Salary

• Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): Rs. 56,000 + 10% HRA per month (Rs. 61,600)
• Project Technical Support – III: Rs. 28,000 + 10% HRA per month (Rs. 30,800)

Duration of Engagement
04 years. The annual extension will be given after review of the work done during the previous year.

Last Date
October 21, 2026

How to Apply
Eligible candidates may send their applications along with their detailed CV, the position applying for, a recent passport-size photo, documents in support of their qualifications, research experience (if any), and names of two references, on or before October 21, 2026, to the e-mail id/address below:

• Email: jobs.research@manipal.edu
• Phone: 0820 -2923433
• Address: Director – HR, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104, Udupi, Karnataka, India

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email to appear for the interview.