Research Associate – III Position Notice (Kasturba Medical College, Manipal)
Position Overview & Project Background
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal invites applications for the position of Research Associate – III to work under the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India funded “Technical Resource Centre for Evidence Synthesis and Grade – based Clinical Guideline Development” at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal.
Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria & Remuneration
- Position: Research Associate – III (Position: 01)
- Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. / MD / MS / MDS or equivalent postgraduate degree. OR
- Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences / Public Health, Statistics, M. Pharm, M.E., M.Tech or M.Sc with at least 3 years of research, teaching or design/development experience after the post-graduation degree.
- Remuneration: Rs. 67,000 + 10% HRA
Work Description & Responsibilities
The Research Associate will assist in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses commissioned under the Technical Resource Centre. The work will include literature searches, study screening and data extraction, risk-of-bias assessment, evidence synthesis and meta-analysis, preparation of GRADE evidence profiles, assistance with evidence-to-decision processes, preparation of reports and presentations, coordination of review-related activities, and assistance with training and capacity-building activities in evidence synthesis and guideline development. The Research Associate will also assist with documentation and progress reporting related to the Centre. These activities are consistent with the scope of work specified by DHR for the Technical Resource Centres.
Job Code & Application Guidelines
- Job Code: “Research Associate-III, Infectious Diseases, KMC, Manipal”
- Important Note: Mentioning of Job Code in the subject line of the application is mandatory.
- Duration of the Project: One year.
- Last Date to Apply: On or before September 06, 2026.
- Submission Email: jobs.research@manipal.edu.
- Contact Phone: 0820-2923433.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Research Associate – III position at MAHE?
Ans: Candidates may send their detailed CVs on or before September 06, 2026. - Q2: Where should candidates send their applications?
Ans: Applications should be sent via email to jobs.research@manipal.edu. - Q3: Is mentioning a Job Code required?
Ans: Yes, mentioning the Job Code “Research Associate-III, Infectious Diseases, KMC, Manipal” in the subject line of the application is mandatory. - Q4: What is the monthly salary/remuneration for this role?
Ans: The remuneration is Rs. 67,000 + 10% HRA. - Q5: Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
Ans: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date.
Tips by Campus Calendar Team
- Check Your Email Subject Line: Ensure you include the exact Job Code (“Research Associate-III, Infectious Diseases, KMC, Manipal”) in your email subject line to prevent application screening rejection.
- Verify Qualification Requirements: Confirm that your postgraduate degree (Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or Master’s with 3 years of relevant research/teaching/design experience) matches the criteria before applying.
- Track Deadlines Closely: Submit your comprehensive CV well ahead of September 06, 2026, and regularly monitor your email inbox and spam folder for interview notices.