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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is seeking a highly motivated Project Research Scientist – I for an prestigious ICMR-sponsored research project. This study focuses on the intersection of pharmacogenomics and metabolomics to predict liver injury in patients undergoing tuberculosis (TB) treatment.
1. Project & Position Details
| Feature | Details |
| Project Title | Assessment of Pharmacogenomics and Metabolomics as Potential Preemptive Biomarkers for Antitubercular Drug-Induced Liver Injury in TB patients |
| Department | Pharmacy Practice, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS) |
| Sponsor | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Job Code | Project Research Scientist -I, Dept of Pharmacy Practice, MCOPS |
| Total Monthly Salary | Rs. 61,600/- (Rs. 56,000 + 10% HRA) |
2. Eligibility & Skills
Educational Background:
Candidates must hold one of the following degrees:
- M.Pharm / PharmD (Pharmacy Practice preferred)
- MLT / M.Sc / M.Tech (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Laboratory Technology)
Technical Expertise Required:
- Clinical Research: Minimum 2 years experience, ideally in TB or adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring.
- Laboratory Skills: Blood sample collection, genomic DNA extraction, and SNP analysis using Real-Time PCR.
- Academic Writing: Experience in systematic reviews and a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
3. Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for:
- Clinical Oversight: Patient recruitment, monitoring for drug-induced liver injury, and patient follow-up.
- Sample Management: Collecting, preprocessing, and storing biological samples.
- Genetic Analysis: Performing pharmacogenomic Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) analysis.
- Scientific Output: Data analysis, manuscript preparation, and publishing research findings.
4. How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application package on or before January 15, 2026.
Application Checklist:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates.
- Names and contact details of two academic/professional references.
Submission Channels:
- Email: Send your application to jobs.research@manipal.edu and carbon copy (CC) est.mcops@manipal.edu.
- Address: Director-HR, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka.
5. Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on qualifications and research experience.
- Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.
- Interview: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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